Photo – Figure 3: Average smile line Emily Clarke discusses smile and gingival display assessment Assessment of the ‘smile line’ or amount of gingiva displayed when smiling is essential for the diagnosis of aesthetic dentofacial problems and for restorative treatment planning in the aesthetic zone – and only takes a few seconds. An average smile … Continued
Findings show that faecal coliforms are present on more than half of toothbrushes in communal bathrooms at a university. Researchers found that ‘there was an 80% chance that the faecal coliforms seen on the toothbrushes came from another person using the same bathroom’ after testing the toothbrushes in communal bathrooms. The findings show that toothbrushes … Continued
The British Dental Association (BDA) has sent out an invitation to associates and practice owners to take part in a survey on levels of morale and job satisfaction. The survey aims to gather intelligence about dentists’ career intentions and views on health service dentistry. Practice owners will also be asked about practice investment and direct … Continued
Entering awards can be tough, but that’s a given. You’re putting yourself, your team and your practice under the micoscope, hoping that your peers will recognise the hard work you’ve put in the last year – and in your career – and deem you worthy of a national award. That’s a lot of pressure – … Continued
In a new feature for Irish Dentistry, Siobhan Kelleher interviews members of the dental profession for insights and opinions into the world of dentistry. Here, Bridget O’Connor discusses the advantages of myofunctional therapy How did you get involved with myofunctional therapy? I learnt about myofunctional therapy in 2010, when my husband Tony and I became … Continued
A new sleep apnoea device from medical device company Imthera Medical will be tested on its first two patients. The patients have been implanted with the company’s Aura6000 system as part of a randomised, controlled, prospective, multicentre clinical trial being conducted in the US and Europe. ‘Too many patients are left untreated or undertreated by … Continued
A study has shown that treating gum disease reduces prostate inflammation, also known as prostatitis. Researchers believe this study proves even further that gum disease is a ‘system-wide condition’ that not only affects the mouth. Researchers studied 27 men, 21 years old and older who had each had a needle biopsy within the past year … Continued
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