Tag Archives: dental safety
The effect of alcohol on surgical skills
Before I became an orthodontist, I worked in oral surgery and my first postgrad exam was called the “Fellowship in Dental Surgery”, which is a bit like “The Fellowship of the Ring” but with less hobbits, and in fact less … Continue reading
An orthodontic emergency
This week I was treating orthodontic patients in Dublin, and this evening I went to a couple of lectures on medical. emergencies in the dental surgery and how to deal with them. Fortunately, most of the patients I treat are young … Continue reading
Retainer care revisited
I was talking to a patient today about her orthodontic retainers. She had a great orthodontic result, her teeth were nicely aligned, her smile was great, and she was delighted with it. She was wearing her retainers as directed and … Continue reading
Recycling is usually a great idea, but….
Second hand braces? No thanks. This is the international symbol for Single Use Only. If a medical product has this on it, it shouldn’t be used on another patient, even if you can sterilise it. I guess I am on … Continue reading