I began working with Dental Lifeline Network about four years ago. I was introduced into the program by my father who has been a volunteer for many years. One of my Dental Lifeline Network patients was an elderly woman who had been to many other offices without success. She had numerous health challenges and was receiving treatment for… Read More »
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There are too many things happening in life that could make us feel stressed, overwhelmed and less focused. Especially as a new dentist with a lot of responsibilities, your mind is constantly busy trying to get a clearer insight of where you want to take your practice to. The first rule to keep in mind is that there’s… Read More »
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The day we obtain our dental license, our role changes from student to doctor. After a lifetime of being told what to do by “grown-ups,” teachers and professors, the roles reverse. It can be challenging when confronted by patients asking us to do things we are not comfortable with doing, especially if we want to please our patients.… Read More »
Read More Despite the link between oral health and general health being clearly understood and supported by many global bodies, oral diseases are still very common all around the world.
To effectively tackle the pain and suffering many people feel because of poor oral health, a more pragmatic approach is needed.
A preventative attitude to oral health is the best option. Many people do not have regular access to oral care services and therefore miss the necessary care and specific preventative education that will help to keep their mouth and body healthy. This is especially true for populations in remote and rural areas, low socio-economic groups of people with little access to dental care, and patients with both physical and mental disabilities or mobility issues which could make visiting a dental practice more difficult.
In a new opinion paper on the role of teledentistry in enabling improved oral care outcomes, we define the major barriers to accessing oral healthcare and revi…
Read More Many factors can influence our life: where we go to school, what friends we make, and even the opportunities we have in life.
However, one of the things we don’t usually think about is how our socioeconomic status – the combination of our income, occupation, and social background – can affect our dental health.
Two years ago, Public Health England released a report which shows that various factors can impact our health.
“Inequalities by individual socioeconomic position and area deprivation were the most researched topics and there is clear and consistent evidence for social gradients in the prevalence of dental conditions, the impact of poor oral health and service use.”
Other reports from around the world also showed similar results: “The fact that children from higher income households have more chances to access dental care, including a more specific diagnostic assessment and have one or more filled teeth, explains some of the differences in oral and den…
