An organic compound, theobromine, found in chocolate is better than fluoride at re-mineralising and hardening tooth enamel, according to a new study published in Caries Research*. The study investigated the surface micro-hardness of enamel (the outer surface of a tooth)…
We would like to say thank you to everyone that came to see us at our Open Morning on the 7th June along with the staff who attended and helped with the copious preparations. An extra big thank you goes…
It’s just not fair! The sun is out, everyone you know is enjoying the summer and you’re sat inside with the doors and windows shut, your eyes itching, streaming down your face, nose running and constant sneezing.1 in 5 people…
Wednesday evening saw a full audience at McInerney Dental Practice listening to Professor Michael Cummings (Consultant in Diabetes & Endocrinology at QA Hospital) giving a talk on ‘Current Concepts in Diabetes Care’. The presentation covered new therapeutic developments, new…
Taking care of your gums by brushing and flossing could help keep heart disease at bay. New research from the Columbia University’s Mailman School of Public Health have shown that as gum health improves, progression of atherosclerosis slows to a…
As a Dental Hygienist, one of my roles is to carry out an examination of the soft tissues of the mouth (cheeks, tongue, floor of the mouth & palate) to look for signs of various conditions, one of which is…
