Less is more

By admin on December 31, 2011

Not only is quality cosmetic dentistry today biologically less costly, it is actually financially less costly too. This makes it so more accessible than ever before. The message is to preserve the natural teeth and avoid the need for false replacements, and it is with this principle in mind, that new orthodontic [...]

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My mission statement:

By admin on September 7, 2011

My aim is to sustain personal competence and compassion for cosmetic dentistry by participating in many ’smile makeover’ postgraduate courses and lectures consistently. I aim to serve the community by providing dental excellence in a modern environment using artistic methods and the latest technology. I am privileged in that my work is supported by like minded [...]

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Dental Care

By admin on August 10, 2011

The most important thing for you in dentistry is not just access to dental care, but access to a dentist who cares about you!

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Ethics in aesthetic dentistry

By admin on June 19, 2011

When making decisions about any course of aesthetic treatment it is wise to bear in mind the proverb by Pincus (1967):
‘There is nothing permanent in dentistry.’
The more destructive and invasive the dental treatment, the more the chances of complications and the poorer the survival rate. If minimal or ‘least invasive’ treatment is prescribed, then the [...]

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Filling the gap

By admin on April 11, 2011

Filling the gap
Bridges are a way of replacing missing teeth and can achieve an excellent aesthetic result. They are made of porcelain or a porcelain/metal combination that is fixed on to the adjacent tooth like cap or bonded to the tooth beside the gap using adhesive. They should act and feel like your natural teeth. [...]

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‘Success Stories’

By admin on February 21, 2011

Many people have concerns about the appearance of their teeth and avoid smiling which is a shame since it is a scientific fact that muscles used to smile, release ‘happy- chemicals’ into your body that make you feel better.
In modern society, where first impressions count so much, having a confident smile is a huge advantage. [...]

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Patients’ autonomy – just a thought

By admin on January 18, 2011

Respect for patients’ autonomy keeps healthy boundaries between patients and the cosmetic dentist. It highlights the importance of providing patient education and counsel without attempting to manipulate patients for dentists’ benefit. In any health care setting there must be respect for patients’ autonomy. It is a principle that refers to the patient’s right to choose [...]

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Healthy Gums

By admin on December 6, 2010

What causes gum disease?
The main cause of gum disease is dental plaque. Plaque is the sticky layer that collects on the surface of your teeth and gums and contains bacteria. This plaque can become hardened and form into a surface layer of tartar (calculus). The bacteria in the tartar continue to attack the tissues that [...]

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How to find a competent cosmetic dentist

By admin on November 3, 2010

Thanks to advancements in modern cosmetic dental care, you can now achieve the smile of your dreams more easily. BACD’s free find-a-cosmetic dentist service can help you locate a BACD member cosmetic dentist near you.
The BACD aims to promote clinical excellence through continuing professional development.
Recent breakthroughs in modern cosmetic dental care have [...]

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Feedback from BACD and AACD conference Sep 2010

By admin on October 10, 2010

Feedback from BACD and AACD conference Sep 2010
This decade saw the stratospheric rise of the gleaming Hollywood smile, with celebrities and makeover show contestants sporting blindingly white, straight gnashers as the look! Yet these dramatic, fully veneered ‘smile makeovers’ can involve extensive and irreversible preparation of the teeth and often have a one-size-fits-all approach, which [...]

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