A recent headline by BBC news revealed that there are now over 3 million “vapers” in the UK. The report details that this figure is predominantly made up of people who have or who are trying to quit smoking, and have turned to vaping as an alternative.[i] On the surface this sounds like it’s good
Read moreWith the HPV vaccine being recently extended to boys and the focus on mouth cancer once again being thrust into the limelight, it’s a good idea to take a closer look at the disease. As such, I think it’s a good idea to go back to the basics and explain what worrying signs could
Read moreAs we all know, tobacco use remains a leading cause of oral cancer and, as such, the dental profession is eager to find ways to stop people from putting their health at risk by smoking. Many would like to think that the use of e-cigarettes may be the answer, but while it has been demonstrated
Read moreAccording to a nationwide survey, children in the UK receive almost £24 million every year form the Tooth Fairy. That’s an average of about £1.58 per tooth. Naturally, children’s baby teeth will fall out – and with 20 milk teeth each, that’s a nice £31 bonus to be had – but it’s important to
Read moreIt is perhaps one of the most prominent faults of the human biological design, but our inability to heal or restore our own teeth may one day be nothing but a bad memory. Recent research into bioengineering has raised interest in the possibility of people being able to regrow their teeth from dental pulp and
Read moreThe Guardian recently published an insightful article about how patients who see the same doctor each time they need medical care may reduce the risk of death.[i] Previous studies have shown that the benefits of what is called ‘continuity of care’ are numerous – from patients more closely following medical advice to a better
Read moreWe all know that dental anxiety is something that affects a large portion of the population. We also know that dealing with anxious patients can be difficult, and to give them peace of mind, options such as sedation are often enforced so that treatment can be completed. However – I’ve said it before and I’ll
Read moreWhen browsing the news I’m always astounded at how many articles there are about the lax approach to oral care among the general populace of the UK. Whilst some of these headlines are more than likely sensationalised by the media to draw in an audience, there is often a grain of truth hidden amongst the
Read moreThe National Dental Survey performed by BUPA Dental Care revealed that over 2 million UK adults hadn’t been to the dentist in over a decade.[i] This worrying in a number of ways, as not only does it show a significant number of people are avoiding dental care but it also raises the question – should
Read moreJapan recently unveiled that they have created the first ever robotic dental nurse. The same news story revealed that the country is also developing another robot that will be capable of assisting with simple tasks such as taking notes, greeting patients and draping and preparing for treatment. This begs the question –what impact will these
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