For anyone wanting to get a little in site in to the way dentists think and work then this program on Radio 4 yesterday afternoon gives a few clues. The program features two dentists from differing generations comparing how they approach their work. The younger dentist, Elaine,a prominent aesthetic dentist, represents the very highest of cutting edge dentistry where as the retired dentist, … [Read more...]

The above article was printed in the "body and soul" section of The Times, Tuesday June 1st 2010. The piece was written by Simon Crompton, and involved an interview with Julian Webber, a specialist endodontist practicing in Harley Street.  The core of the article centered around the need for patients to have all of their options explained to them prior to treatment and for dentists to ensure that … [Read more...]

I just saw this page on the BBC website discussing grinding your teeth and the affects it can have. and thought I would make a quick note. I have been involved with the treatment of Tempero-Mandibular Joint Dysfunction (TMD) for 15 years now and have helped hundreds of patients manage what can be a painful and very draining problem. In short, when we overload our jaws, teeth and chewing muscles … [Read more...]

A double page spread in Tuesday (April14th 2009) Daily Mail Good Health section highlights some of the sorry tales from NHS dentistry. All the tales are very sad and reflect the problems of funding under the new contract. The article is the usual mix of exaggeration and dramatic wording (teeth are never extracted in the Daily Mail they are always "ripped out") but this does not undermine the truth … [Read more...]

The Daily Mail, has broken with tradition and allowed a sensible piece of health reporting slip through the net. The article in Friday 2nd January "Jaw disease alert for women taking osteoporosis pills" does actually address an important issue. Medications known as bisphosphonates have long been known to have a link with a potentially very serious condition called osteonecrosis of the jaw … [Read more...]