The press have recently picked up on a change in attitude towards mercury fillings in the USA and, as ever, it has been poorly reported. The "change" that has taken place in the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) which is now carrying out an "urgent" review and MAY consider banning amalgam fillings in the future. The concern relates to the possible neurotoxic effects on the nervous system of … [Read more...]
Same name; Very different person
Some of you may have been interested to hear that a Dr Iain Kerr has been struck off the medical register. Just to avoid any possible confusion let me assure you that this has nothing to do with Dr Ian Kerr BDS, of StoneRock Dental Care. Dr Iain (note different spelling) Kerr is a 61 year old medical general practioner who has a practice in Glasgow and has no connection with StoneRock Dental … [Read more...]
Bio Aesthetics by Dr Russell Blanchard
The two cases below highlight the beauty and simplicity of minimally invasive, bio-aesthetic techniques that can be used to dramatically enhance a smile. Both cases required no drilling, no local anaesthetic and were completed in one visit each. Dr Blanchard (who treated both cases) and Dr Kerr are both using this technique more and more as it offers great benefits to patients. These benefits, … [Read more...]
Russell’s Stunning Case Book
The photos below show further evidence (as if any were needed) of Russell Blanchard's incredible skill at making beautiful smiles. Both cases were done using minimal preparation techniques to reduce the amount of drilling to natural sound tooth tissue. In the first case a missing tooth was replaced with a porcelain veneer bridge, with veneers on adjacent teeth to harmonise the result. In the … [Read more...]
Fibre Re-Enforced Technology
This case highlights how new techniques involving fibre re-enforced composites can change how we approach our restorative cases. Traditionally the tooth below, with a large failing amalgam filling and fracture down the back wall would need some form of crown or overlay to protect it (you can learn more about these terms on our FAQ page on crowns and bridges ). As you can see from the second … [Read more...]
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