The team at McInerney Dental Practice would like to wish our patients a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Our Christmas opening times are as follows: Monday 23rd December 08.00 – 17.00 Tuesday 24th December 08.00 – 12.00 Wednesday 25th December …
As a Dental Hygienist, one of my roles is to carry out an examination of the soft tissues of the mouth (cheeks, tongue, floor of the mouth & palate) to look for signs of various conditions, one of which is…
On 7th November, Judith gave a presentation on ‘Diabetes & Oral Health’ to the 2013 Diabetes Patient Conference at St James Hospital, Portsmouth. The presentation highlighted the links between diabetes and oral health; people with diabetes are at an increased…
Here at McInerney Dental Practice we are taking part in the British Dental Health Foundation’s Mouth Cancer Action Month which runs from 1st to 30th November 2013. During this period we are offering ‘Free oral cancer screening’. It is estimated…
Dental medicine is the study of the interaction between the mouth and general health and our aim is to ensure that our patients have healthy mouths that contribute to good general health. If you would like to read more about…
As part of our commitment to supporting patients with, or at risk of developing, diabetes, McInerney dental practice is pleased to announce that our monthly diabetes and oral health clinics are starting next week. We have a specialist diabetes nurse…
Each year, the People’s Republic of China sets aside September 20th to celebrate “Love Your Teeth Day”. Love Your Teeth Day has been considered a National Holiday since it began in 1989. Its purpose is to promote dental hygiene…
One of the best drinks for your oral health is brewed tea. A study showed that both black and green teas were similar to water in that they had no erosive effect on tooth enamel (the outer surface of the…
There has been much speculation about the dental health of King Richard III since his remains were discovered under a car park in Leicester city centre earlier this year. Analysis carried out by a London dentist Amit Rai found that…
Recently the Daily Mail published an article on a South African Veterinary Dentist, Gerhard Steenkamp. I was fortunate to work with Gerhard some years ago when we were both part of a Veterinary Dental referral team in Dorset. Although the…
