Dentistry and Osteopathy

We have developed a unique interface with Alex Taylor, a local osteopathic practitioner who uses cranial osteopathy to complement the work we do in treateing patients with malocclusion (when teeth and jaws are not in proper alignment to each other).  Using a combination of dental treatment and osteopathic therapy can be very effective in reducing stresses in the cranial bones and improving associated muscle function.  For further details of this approach, click here.

BDA Good Practice Award

We are pleased to report we received confirmation over the summer that we have successfully renewed our status as a British Dental Association (BDA) Good Practice. The BDA Good Practice Scheme was launched in October 2001 and awards accreditation to practices which meet nationally agreed standards of good practice in a wide variety of areas, ranging from clinical issues to patient communications. We originally received the coveted award in 2002 and under the terms of the scheme have to be re-assessed every three years. This year’s assessor was extremely complimentary about our commitment to meeting the high standards demanded by the scheme.

Recent staff training seminars

As part of our ongoing commitment to the team’s continuing professional development, in late September we hosted an intensive training day on Occlusion diagnosis and treatment given by Dr Rob Kerstein. Dr. Robert Kerstein is a leading author, researcher, and educator in the field of Computerized Occlusal analysis. He has studied for over twenty years how to optimize occlusion with time based principles using computerized occlusal analysis. He runs a successful private practice that is limited to Prosthodontics and Myofascial Pain Dysfunction in Boston, MA.

At the end of July we held a seminar on the uses of photo-activated disinfection (PAD) techniques. PAD is a simple procedure where we first use a non-toxic liquid dye to stain bacteria in tooth cavities or periodontal pockets, and then apply a diode laser light to kill the marked organisms. It offers a gentle but highly effective of eliminating bacterial infection without damaging the structure of the tooth. The technique was developed by Professor Gavin Pearson at Barts, and we were delighted that Professor Pearson was able to come to Cambridge to lead our training session.