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Denture Care: Tricks & Tips
It is really important that if you wear a denture, that you take proper care of it…. both for the good of your mouth AND your denture. We’ve written this piece for patients who wear dentures. Some useful tricks and tips for you all. Handle your dentures with great care. As dentists, we replace many…
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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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Dentists Seeing Big Increase in Gum Disease
The Irish Dental Association says cutbacks are causing patients to leave decay and gum disease untreated and 90% of Irish dentists say they now have to extract more teeth as a result of cutbacks. The results of the survey were presented to around 600 delegates attending the annual conference of the Irish Dental Association in…
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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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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.
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Dentists Warn that Stress Caused by Financial Worries leading to Increased Levels of Teeth Grinding
This article is produced by the Irish Dental Association and may be viewed in full on their website, www.dentist.ie. Irish dentists have warned that they are encountering more and more cases of teeth grinding among their patients. Dentists believe that the increased levels of bruxism – the medical name for teeth grinding – are…
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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…