Tag: dentistry
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Is No Dentistry the Best Dentistry?
“Don’t just do something, stand there!” -White Rabbit, Alice in Wonderland (1951) I was reminded last week of something one of my clinical instructors from Dublin Dental School used to say. (How long ago?… well…let’s just say I had a lot less grey hair back then!!) When listing treatment options for any dental issue, he…
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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…