Year: 2011
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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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Eating Leafy Green Vegetables Can Help Reduce The Risk of Oral Cancer.
A piece of research recently presented at the Internation Association for Dental Research (IADR) has shown that eating green leafy vegetables “significantly lowers the risk” of oral cancer among female smokers. The research showed for every 1 portion of green leafy vegetables, the risk of oral cancer for current women smokers is reduced compared to…
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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.