Ahh… coffee. Is there any other way to start the day? For many people their morning cup of coffee is a necessity and the only way to combat the tiredness and lethargy to face whatever life may bring. In fact, although the UK does have one of the lower coffee consumption rates in Europe, we
Read moreAll at EndoCare would like to congratulate Dr Foschi on becoming Visiting Professor at I.M Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University. We’re sure that he’s very excited for this honor and eager to help students at the oldest medical school in Russia.
Read moreGum disease and depressive thoughts – both are common conditions that people are likely to experience once in their lives, but are these two things linked? A connection between depression and oral health has been proposed before, but new research reveals that this association may go deeper than originally thought. In a recent study researchers
Read moreThe C word is enough to fill any of us with fear, and this is completely understandable, especially as cases of certain types of cancer continue to steadily rise despite improvements in medicine. What this comes down to is awareness, as these increases can be partly contributed to people being in the dark on the
Read moreVideogames have transformed immeasurably over the last twenty years. Many now have exceptional graphics and stories that can take hundreds of hours to complete and some even allow people to step directly into their worlds through the use of Virtual Reality (VR). But what does the evolution of videogames have to do with healthcare or
Read moreThe videogames of today are almost unrecognisable from the 8-bit glories of the past. Whilst many of us first encountered these virtual entertainments in game arcades where the biggest challenges were the likes of Pac-Man or Donkey Kong, today, games have evolved into something altogether different. Many now have sweeping narratives that span hundreds of
Read moreWhen faced with patients who have anxieties, as professionals we should do everything in our power to try to create a welcoming, calm environment that helps to allay these fears. Whilst some of us may try methods such as playing calming music or even scenting our waiting rooms with soothing fragrances, one thing that we
Read moreIn recent years we’ve been fed a lot of conflicting information about diet, food and what we need to consume in order to live a healthy lifestyle. Sugar, especially in the shadow of the recently introduced sugar tax, has now become enemy number one. Whilst this is, in my opinion, the right way forward in
Read moreIt’s incredible to think that something as straightforward as receiving a good night’s sleep can make such a difference to our oral health. However, research proves time and time again that a good session of shut-eye can considerably help people to overcome certain oral conditions. It is recommended that adults (people aged over 26) receive
Read moreIn recent years, there has been a big drive in dentistry towards helping homeless people in local communities. Not only do various charities such as Dentaid and Smile4Life strive to bring better oral care to this demographic, but there has been an increase in practices offering accessible dental treatment – and this is something that
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