Author name: Dale

Just like a quiet storm, artificial intelligence has slipped into our everyday lives almost unnoticed. It finishes our emails, curates our playlists, and suggests what we mean to say before we finish typing. It has found its way into many aspects of our society. And, while in some instances it’s a real game-changer, in others, […]

We all lead busy lives. Between work, errands, and trying to remember where you put your keys, a dental hygiene appointment can sometimes feel… well…optional.  After all, teeth can look fine, but in truth, beneath the surface, things may be happening that your mirror (and your toothbrush) can’t catch. Plaque starts to collect and harden,

Did you know that over half of UK adults experience some level of fear before visiting the dentist? For some, that manifests as mild unease, while for others, it’s a fear so strong they avoid appointments entirely. This isn’t about being dramatic – dental anxiety is a real, valid response that affects your health, your

Tooth sensitivity can sneak up on any of us when we least expect it. One minute we’re enjoying an ice-cold drink or our first hot coffee of the day, and the next, we’re feeling that sharp, almost electric jolt shoot through our teeth. It’s uncomfortable, distracting and, for some, a daily occurrence. If you can

Following on from my last blog about the rise in digital dentistry, I thought it would be good to take it one step further and discuss the latest version of that – artificial intelligence. Over the last 5-10 years, AI has burst onto the scene and turned pretty much everything and every industry upside down,

A full mouth reconstruction isn’t just about transforming your smile. It’s about reclaiming your ability to chew, speak, and live comfortably again. While the term might sound dramatic, it’s often the logical next step for patients facing complex dental problems, whether caused by injury, illness, long-term wear, or simply years of postponing treatment due to

It’s estimated that somewhere between 80 and 90% of dental practices now use digital tools in their everyday practice, and approximately 1 in 5 are “technology-ready”, embracing AI in some form or another. It’s a shift that reflects not only advances in dental technology but changing expectations from patients themselves. For dental practices, the substantial

How often have you brushed for a minute and spent the next 5 minutes squinting at the mirror, hoping your teeth are now instantly whiter… Probably, many times; but don’t worry because that’s normal.  A survey by the Oral Health Foundation found that 32% of Brits wish they had whiter teeth. In fact, 66% have