SpaDental News
SpaDental Tewkesbury reviews – thank you!
With the ups and downs of the last year, we’d like to take this opportunity to thank all of our patients for your support and understanding. Your thoughtfulness is reflected in the considerate comments we’ve received in response to our request for feedback. We truly appreciate your kind thoughts. Thank you from all of us…
Read more »Can qualified dentists from overseas work in England?
SpaDental is aware that talented dentists from around the world would like the opportunity to work in the UK. We already have some associate dentists in our practices who have trained overseas and found their own way to us. Now we are actively inviting applications from overseas qualified dentists seeking employment in England. We’re inviting…
Read more »Tackling single use plastics in dental care
The need for research and dialogue There’s a reason the medical and dental industry uses plastic. A wide range of synthetic polymers have revolutionised standards of hygiene and safety. They have facilitated the delivery of all kinds of treatments, from covering a scratch to performing an organ transplant. Of course, there are other natural materials…
Read more »Will veneers improve the appearance of my teeth?
Patients often ask, “Will veneers improve my teeth?” For many people who are concerned about the appearance of their teeth, veneers are often the answer they’re looking for. Veneers make a significant difference to a person’s smile because they change both the colour and the shape of our natural teeth. As every patient has individual…
Read more »Problems and solutions for Ramadan oral health care
During Ramadan, oral health benefits from special attention. In this article, dentist Aryaan Khalid explains the changes that can occur in the mouth during the holy month of fasting. Below, he outlines the problems that can occur, and how best to prevent them. Problems occurring in the mouth during Ramadan Dehydration: Inadequate fluid consumption can…
Read more »Dental health during Ramadan – some useful tips
Your teeth may not be top of the list of things you’ll think about during the holy month of Ramadan. But it’s a good idea to keep them in mind. You’ll want to keep up your dental routines, so that fasting doesn’t have an negative impact on your oral health. As opinions and personal preferences…
Read more »Holiday Opening and Dental Emergency Information – April 2021
SpaDental wishes all of our patients a happy and safe holiday season. If you have a problem – Of course, we hope you won’t have a dental problem! No-one wants to spend a holiday weekend seeing their dentist in a professional capacity. We understand, though. SpaDental has procedures in place to help you out over…
Read more »SpaDental Whitchurch dentist: Adindu Etugo
Since he began at SpaDental Whitchurch over a year ago, has become a firm favourite with his patients. Working as much as allowed throughout the pandemic, Adi has helped his patients access the care they need to feel comfortable. What happens during a new patient appointment? Read more about the Whitchurch team Adindu Etugu provides…
Read more »A sunny smile with increased vitamin D
After this winter we’re all looking forward to spending more time outside, not just in the garden, but a bit further afield too. We’re keeping our fingers crossed and feeling thankful for the science that’s getting vaccines into our arms. Getting outside in brighter weather is such a mood lifter, bringing out our sunny smiles….
Read more »Which filling? Amalgam or white composite?
What’s the choice? What are fillings made of? Most people need fillings at some point in their lives, and, thanks to improvements in technology, many patients are now choosing white composite fillings, rather than traditional silver fillings made from amalgam. Indeed, in private dentistry white fillings are the default choice and amalgam fillings are only…
Read more »Bite-sized fun facts about giant pandas’ teeth
Today is all about pandas – the giant pandas’ teeth in particular. Well known because they’re endangered, I believe it’s true to say that although we all have a good idea of what a giant panda looks like, not many of us have ever seen a live one. I know I haven’t. Currently the only…
Read more »Look after your NHS Dental Registration
With dental practices implementing procedures to protect patients and staff, there is less time available for dentists to treat patients each day. Your enrolment on an NHS patient list with a practice you trust is a valuable thing. Please treasure it. In short, there are two crucial points to remember if you wish to continue…
Read more »Choose to challenge – women in dentistry
The theme for International Women’s Day 2021 is #Choose to Challenge. Today is a good day to look at the important role women play in dentistry. Choose to Challenge Throughout the last century, most dentists were men. Indeed, if we look at the percentage of male to female dentists over 55, it’s still predominantly male….
Read more »A century of dental treatment: 1921 – 2021
This year, 2021, marks a century of dental treatment in the building at 2, Hyde Park Road. SpaDental Plymouth is proud to be keeping up the tradition, and our patients are enjoying the benefits of a hundred years of scientific progress in dentistry. A century of dental history The practice was set up in 1921,…
Read more »3D delts or healthy teeth?
Are 3D delts and 6 pack abs on your fitness agenda? Then you’ll be pleased gyms are set, fingers crossed, to open up again on April 12th. This means you won’t be stuck at home doing those shoulder presses alone. You’ll be able to get back to the heavy duty equipment. And the albeit distant…
Read more »SpaDental Group Clinical Director Appointed
Dentist appointed Clinical Director of the SpaDental Group. Lucy joined SpaDental several years ago as a talented and forward-thinking member of the SpaDental Plymouth team. Subsequently she moved to our Somerset practices, SpaDental Chard and SpaDental Glastonbury. What does a clinical director do? Ensuring that our patients receive the most appropriate treatment for their individual…
Read more »What’s fluoride varnish? And why do children need it?
Featuring expert advice from dental surgeon Lucy Smith, to help protect your children’s teeth. We all want our children to have the best – and that includes wanting them to have the healthiest teeth possible. Taking good care of children’s teeth from when they’re very small helps them to have stronger teeth as adults. Which…
Read more »Dreams about teeth? We can help.
Dreams are the mystery of our subconscious. It’s surprising how many people have dreams about teeth breaking, crumbling or cracking. Sometimes it may be just one tooth falling out, that’s a common dream. Or perhaps an enormous hole opens up that makes it look, in the dream, like Durdle Door. Some people dream about all…
Read more »Why healthy gums can help save your life
With growing evidence of a link between gum disease and life threatening complications of COVID-19, there has never been a more important time for us to look after our oral health. Please read our advice and guidelines from , dental hygienist at SpaDental Chard. She explains why gum health is more important than ever, and…
Read more »Bite-sized fun facts about penguins’ mouths
January 20th is usually a suitably chilly day in the northern hemisphere for us to think about those natives of the southern hemisphere – penguins. Although not all penguins live in the Antarctic, and some live in much warmer waters, some species are endangered. On penguin awareness day, the focus is on protecting their food…
Read more »SpaDental Whitchurch – January 2021 update
These days, it can be a challenge to keep up with what’s going on and know what’s happening. So here’s a short update. Yes, we’re open! SpaDental Whitchurch is open as usual, and we’re seeing patients for both urgent and routine treatment. If you think you are due for an appointment, we encourage you to…
Read more »Is an electric or manual toothbrush better for my teeth?
If you’re wondering whether an electric toothbrush would help you keep your teeth and gums in good condition, or whether to stick to a manual toothbrush, read on. Electric toothbrushes are more popular than ever, but they are more expensive. Do they really clean our teeth better than manual toothbrushes? Here, we take a look…
Read more »Home learning for children – dental info and more
If you’re facilitating home learning for children, I hope some of these tips will be helpful to you. With thirty years experience as a teacher and educational leader, both in the UK and overseas, I understand well the challenges and rewards of working with young people. So have fun with your children, help them to…
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