The secrets behind the smile
It’s not hard to tell when someone is smiling a genuine smile. A ‘Duchenne Smile’ activates the muscles around the eyes as well as the mouth so that the whole face comes alive.
The good old days? Not for children’s teeth
Can you imagine how unhealthy the teeth of youngsters were 100 years ago? The first British Dental Association (BDA) survey in the early 1900s reported that in one school in the South of England, out of 1200 children, over half of them had already had extractions.
Why fizziness is a bad business
Fizzy drinks are very popular amongst British teenagers. I find this worrying because cola, lemonade and other sparkling drinks are a major cause of tooth erosion.
Why a smile is worth $1m
We not only appear more likeable and courteous when we smile, we are perceived to be more competent as well.
How London Lingual controls the robots
It might seem a contradiction in terms, but to my mind, the involvement of robots in orthodontic treatment planning delivers clinical freedom to the specialist.
The joy of a prophy jet clean
Prophy jet is in high demand here after a journalist being treated by Asif gave us a mention in the Sunday Times magazine.
Delivering hope to the dentally desperate
Television programmes like Embarrassing Bodies can make dreams of individuals come true and open the eyes of thousands of viewers
The value of the dental specialist
As more dentists offer orthodontic treatments, it's important to understand the added value a specialist brings, especially to complex cases
Tooth whitening and the GDC
The GDC is supporting both patients and professionals when it comes to tooth-whitening because it's in the interests of patients to be treated by someone who has dental training and registration.
