🦷 From “Focal Infection Theory” to Modern Dentistry: The Journey from Myth to Evidence Published by Peer Nelz / Dental World Cornwall📍 Newquay, Cornwall | ✉️ info@dentalworld.co.uk | ☎️ 01637 881011Category: Oral Health & Science | Tags: root canal, focal infection, kidney health, dental myths, endodontics What Was the “Focal Infection Theory”? In the early...

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Vegetarians do it better? A recent German study concluded that  Vegetarians have a better periodontal status (less inflammation, less bleeding) compared to meat-eaters.   However, the same study concluded that Vegetarians have more tooth decay and tooth wear. They also visit the dentist LESS frequently.  Also, lower acceptance of fluoride (Fluoride is made with beef tallow)...

Clear Aligners by Mailorder? You might have heard of Smile Club Direct and other "online aligner" provider. These online providers offer "mail order" aligners to correct crooked teeth without the need to see a dentist. The only time the customer (not patient) will have some contact with the provider/company is when a 3 d scan...

Animal-free bone grafting at Atlantic Dental We have been using synthetic bone graft material for some time (beta-Tricalcium-Phosphate) but we had to use bovine collagene membranes as no synthetic alternatives existed.  However, in 2016 a french company introduced a synthetic membrane "Tisseos" and we were among the first to use the product.  The results are...

Bone Grafting - Biomaterials Confused by dental terminology? Your dentist told you that you need an implant (or some implants) and worse still, you need a "Bone-Graft". The lack of bone is often the result of an extraction of a tooth. The bone surrounding the missing tooth recedes (atrophy) after an extraction. The degree of...

Implant treatment to replace front teeth requires careful planning. Most Patients will not tolerate receding gum on an implant crown. It is essential to place implants correctly and not to close together or too far forward. This example shows an aesthetic failure. The patient is unhappy with the result. And here is why: Implants placed...

Sun exposure and Gum disease According to experts, moderate exposure to the sun is enough to maintain a sufficient level of Vitamin D in the body.  It is assumed, that sunbathing twice a week, without sunscreen, for 5-30min between 10 am and 3 pm is enough. There are differences between individuals due to skin pigmentation as well...