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Rediscovering the “Best” First Step in Dental Care
When I was a dental student in the 1980s, we were taught that the very first step in any dental examination was to identify and show the disease to the patient — and not proceed until the disease process was under control. Over forty years later, I still believe it’s the best approach. You may…
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How can we improve our nations health?
The recent conclusion of the Olympics brings to mind the impressive success of the cycling team in 2012, achieved through the concept of marginal gains. Just as they focused on small improvements, we can enhance our health individually, ultimately conserving valuable financial resources for the NHS. Here are some ideas to help improve our nation’s…
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Posters for health
In Bristol, as in many large Towns and Cities larger department stores are moving to newer shopping Malls, or simply closing down. Marks and Spencer in Broadmead closed down, and a charity organisation SPARKS Bristol took it over. sparksbristol.co.uk/about/I made the following posters and asked about setting up a dental preventive advice unit there, but…