Written by Asif, this section of the blog is for everyone working in the dental world.
The title of this blog may sound reminiscent of an ancient fable. But this is no moral or magical tale…
I have decided to tackle the thorny Brexit topic – but this blog is strictly apolitical!
I like the concept of a personal development plan (PDP) in which I can map out how I will evolve as a clinician and practice-owner.
When I first got an invitation to speak at the Harvard School of Dental Medicine, I was both delighted and dismayed.
I was intrigued to learn recently that at one dental school last year, nearly twice as many MSc students graduated as dental students.
Anyone who has been for treatment here will know how important my orthodontic nurses are to me and to the whole treatment process.
It has come as quite a surprise to me to learn that as a dentist I should comply with a duty of candour not once, but twice.
An antique mouse mat sits beside my computer……
For several years there has been widespread concern about the GDC’s operations – not just among the profession but shared by the regulator’s regulator, the Professional Standards Authority.
Are orthodontists being de-skilled by new digital technologies? No!
Three and a half centuries ago, Robert Hooke was born. He was the author of Micrographia, a book which revolutionised scientific thinking.
Full marks to the British Dental Industry Association (BDIA) which is tackling the proliferation of fake materials and equipment.
Of all the dental specialties, orthodontics has been most influenced by digital advances
There was talk of little else among dentists in December. What chance did, the British Dental Association, have in challenging the legality of the General Dental Council’s 63% increase in the Annual Retention Fee (ARF)?
I have recently been involved in a series of inter-disciplinary treatments where tooth erosion has been an exacerbating factor.
I find it fascinating to read about the dental pioneers who painstakingly trialled new materials for the benefit of patients.
In the world of orthodontics, Orthodontic Therapists have rapidly become established as part of the workforce.
The dental profession can often seem distanced from healthcare as a whole, despite the growing body of evidence which reinforces the close integration of oral health and overall health.
Each of the lingual systems I use has its advantages. As the first cases that I have treated with Suresmile are nearing completion, I reflect on its benefits.
We all think that the choices and activities of celebrities are highly influential. But when it comes to orthodontic treatment, friends, family and colleagues are more likely to be the people who make us aware of lingual treatment.
The word “conservative†is confusing. If you put a capital “C†at the front, it’s a political party. Without the capital, it’s an adjective, describing a philosophy or approach to life or even dentistry.
What do car brakes, eyeliner, ships in bottles and teeth have in common?
