Tag: dental
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New Year’s Resolutions
Let’s be honest….most of us make a New Year’s resolution that never makes it past the second week of January. New Year’s resolutions can be as easy or as hard as you make them. This year, why not set some reasonable goals and do something easy and healthy at the same time. Setting a goal of…
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Teeth Whitening Advice for this summer
In March of this year, the General Dental Council in the UK (the governing body for dental professionals) successfully prosecuted a non-registered dental professional for performing tooth whitening. This ruling is likely to cause chaos and confusion amongst hundreds of unregulated, unlicensed beauty salons across the UK and Ireland, not to mention concern from patients…
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Summertime Smiling
As ‘Summer 2011’ is now upon us, we thought we’d share a few tips and tricks to keep your teeth and gums in perfect condition when enjoying the long warm days (we hope!), trips to the seaside, outdoor BBQs etc.. During the summer holidays, we all actually tend to snack a little more on sugary,…
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Beautiful Smiles Create Lasting Impressions
When we meet someone for the first time, it is often said that we first look at a persons eyes and front teeth. At Shelbourne Dental Clinic, we came across a recent paper written in the Journal of Dental Research (via iadr.com) which explains that the face and head, along with the body, are perceived…
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Don’t eat too many Easter Eggs!
Wow…. Easter time already… this year is really flying by! With the temptation of all those yummy Easter eggs and some of us “going back on the chocolate after lent”, it is important that we don’t neglect our dental health. As dental professionals, we would of course hope that you enjoy those Easter treats, but…
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Hidden Sugars: Where Are They Hiding?
Introduction Sugar is one of life’s great pleasures. It’s found in everything from ‘health bars’ & yoghurts to breads, processed meats, baked beans, sauces, drinks, crisps and pizza.We all know that consuming too much sugar leads to dental problems, obesity, diabetes, nutritional deficiencies and even premature ageing which is probably why, as we refrain from…
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Irish Dentists Welcome Decision on Displaying Fees
All of us here at Shelbourne Dental Clinic welcome the new Code of Practice from the Dental Council relating to the display of professional fees. According to the new Code published yesterday, all Irish dentists in general practice will have to display a single fee for a minimum range of specified treatments such as an…
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The dark side of white teeth: DIY whiteners can be dangerously addictive, cause chemical burns and leave teeth yellower than before
An interesting article by the Daily Mail on the dangers and risks associated with Do-It-Yourself Teeth Whitening. Read here.
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Choosing a Dentist: Guidance to the Public
Editors Note: The following document is produced by the Irish Dental Council Choosing your Dentist The public expect that the dental care they receive will be of the highest quality, in a safe environment, using appropriate treatments and materials and that any aftercare necessary will be readily available. Dental care is a highly personalised interaction between patient and…