Posts Tagged ‘Pangbourne’
Tuesday, January 4th, 2011
Hello to all our followers and Happy New Year! I hope you all had a great time over the festive period. I would like to start another year of blogging, by saying a very BIG congratulations to one of our team members Sara. Sara, one of our nurses, got married on the 29th December. She looked amazing on the day. She even had her teeth straighted by Mark Hughes our cosmetic dentist, using Invisalign. This meant she had the perfect smile for her big day.
From all the Team at Woodborough House we want to wish Sara and her husband best wishes and happiness for the future
Tags: invisalign, Pangbourne, smile makeovers
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Tuesday, December 7th, 2010
Well its official………Christmas has arrived at Woodborough House! Me and Sara C have got the twinkle lights going (after struggling with a few light bulbs that had blown), the decorations are on the tree, and the fire place is decorated with stockings. We are all feeling very festive at WH.
Although this time of year is always very busy for us all, we hope that you and your loved ones are not forgetting about your 6 monthly visit to the dentist and your trip to the hygienist. I know that the dentist is probably at the bottom of the list around the festive season, but its a great opportunity to get the kids in when they break up from school. Come along and avoid the Christmas hustle and bustle and enjoy a warming cup of cappuccino in our waiting room. We are open all the way up to Christmas so there is no excuses!
If you would like to book an appointment with your dentist or hygienist then please call our reception team or drop us an email. We will be more than willing to help.
Tags: dental examination, dental hygienist, general dentist, Pangbourne
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Thursday, November 4th, 2010
I blogged on this a while back now, but we are officially up and running with the iTero technology here at WH. In fact, some of the dentist are getting quite competitive. Sen is actually top of the list for dentists that have cases using iTero! Well done Sen. The heat is on now guys.
The iTero technology is an absolute magnificent “piece of kit”. iTero is a revolutionary new technique, which is used to create dental impressions. iTero technology uses digital 3D images of the patient’s mouth, rather than dental trays and putty and can be used to create a range of different dental devices. We all know how much patients dislike those putty impressions! By using the 3D images, iTero creates a much accurate impression of the patients tooth, or teeth, making the fit of the new crown perfect.
iTero technology is set to revolutionise the way dentists create dental impressions. The new technique will reduce time in the dentist’s chair, improve accuracy, reduce mess and eliminate the need for further appointments. Anything to make our patients journey at WH easier and less traumatic for them, is a bonus for us. We are very lucky to have the iTero scanner here at WH.
If you would like to know more about iTero then check out our website, or speak with our dental team. They will be more than willing to help.
Tags: advanced cosmetic dentistry, crowns, gum treatments, intra-oral camera, nervous patient, Pangbourne, smile makeovers, soft tissues
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Thursday, November 4th, 2010
Apologies to all the blog readers. I have been away for a while but……… I’M BACK! And there is lot’s to update you on.
Firstly, I would like to introduce 3 new members to the Woodborough House Family. We have a new nurse, Louise. She is a qualified nurse, as well as being trained in dental radiography, and joined the practice in September. We have a new General Dentist John. He is a very friendly gentleman who owned his own practice. He is now working with us here at WH a few days a week. We also have a new Periodontist, Kuljeet. He is very experienced in the field of periodontal disease, prevention and treatment. He is the man to see if you are having any problems!
From all the rest of us at WH we want to say a big “Welcome” to the new members of the team.
Tags: dental examination, general dentist, Pangbourne, periodontist
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Friday, July 30th, 2010
It was an exciting day for us when the new Itero machine arrived at the practice. We all wanted to have a play and get our mitts on the new scanner!
Our reps from Straumann came to introduce us to our new gadget, and spent the day with us explaining how the Itero works and how to use it. It really is quite fantastic, and I don’t think any of us quite expecting how hi-tech and amazing this machine is. When it came to using the machine, we all had to be trained how we use it, how we capture images of the teeth, and how these images can then produce 3D models of the patients teeth and soft tissues. We were all guinea pigs for the day, because in order to train how to use it, we needed to practice on each other. I personally took this opportunity to get my own back on Sen………………only kidding. It took some getting used to, but I think we all got the hang of it in the end. Obviously as we are new to this, it took us longer to complete scans than usual. The rep promised us that eventually, this will become second nature, and our scans will be quick once we have mastered it. She even showed us a clip on YouTube of a dentist in America, who has had the iTero for some time, who completely a full scan of a patients quadrant in 1 minute 9 secs!! That’s it……………….. the heat is on. My mission now is to beat that record 
Tags: advanced cosmetic dentistry, crowns, dental examination, general dentist, intra-oral camera, Pangbourne, porcelain veneers, smile makeovers, soft tissues
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Friday, July 30th, 2010
Im sure many of her patients already know, but I want to say from all of us here at WH a big congratulations to our dentist Nae Shah. She is a expecting a baby!!! The baby is due at the end of October, and we all want to wish her and her husband Tom the best of luck.
Nae has always joked, before being pregnant, that she would have to wear her gloves and mask if she ever had to change a nappy! Well, your time is nearly here Nae. We will stock up on gloves and masks for you. Hee hee.
Tags: general dentist, Pangbourne
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Thursday, July 22nd, 2010
I must say, it was a first when one of our patients told me that Rubber Dam was “the best thing to happen to dentistry”. There is a lot of fantastic gizmo’s and gadgets in the dental field, but Rubber Dam does not usually come up top trumps. The patient in particular, was having some composite fillings placed in a couple of lower molar teeth. In order to get the best filling possible, the bonding agentswe use need to have a completely dry field. Any moisture can inhibit the white composite filling from sticking to tooth enamel as best it can. This is why, sometimes, rubber dam is used to protect the tooth and filling from moisture.
Rubber Dam is a latex sheet (also made non latex for allergy sufferers) that is held in position over a tooth in particular. This isolates the tooth, ensuring that no moisture can make contact when treating the tooth. Rubber Dam has many uses and is not just used for moisture control:
It is used when Root Canal Treatment is performed to ensure that no bacteria enters the canals of the tooth. The whole procedure, during Root canal, is to ensure the tooth is completely clean, and no infection or bacteria is left in the tooth. Everybody’s saliva contains bacteria, so using Rubber Dam ensures that no saliva can make contact with the tooth.
During some procedures in dentistry we use small instruments, such as files and burs. We do not want our patients to inhale or swallow these, so Rubber Dam ensures this does not happen.
As you may know, we use lots of solutions and strange tasting agents during treatments. Rubber Dam ensures you do not swallow anything.
The tongue can be very hard to control, during dental treatment, and when using fast drills we do not want you tongue “investigating”. Isolating the tooth that the dentist is working on makes this much safer.
We do use a lot of water during dental procedures, in order to keep the tooth cool while using the drill. Some patients finds swallowing very difficult and stressful while being treating. The use of Rubber Dam stops water from collecting in the back of the throat, making it easier for the patient to swallow.
There are so many uses, and I don’t want to bore my bloggers, but as you can see the use of Rubber dam can be very beneficial to our patients. At first it can be a bit daunting, when the dentist comes at you with a whooping great Rubber sheet that covers your mouth, but trust me, you will be surprised how easy it is to adjust to. Its not always possible to use, but the dentist will try to use whenever possible. Of course, if you don’t like it, we won’t use it. Just let the dentist know
Tags: dental examination, endodontist, fillings, general dentist, nervous patient, Pangbourne
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Tuesday, July 20th, 2010
We waved a short farewell to Sarah and Nick this week, as they have gone off on an adventure to Russia. Last year, Nick entered himself and Sarah into a prize draw to win a fishing trip to Russia. Its an amazing prize, and a fabulous opportunity. Guess who won…………. fluke Fitzy! Yes, the lady who does not do that much fishing , and who was the only lady to be entered,won the trip that all the men were gagging to win.
They flew out to Russia, where they will be staying in a lodge, but have to be flown out by helicopter every day to get to the river they will be fishing on. We hope both Nick and Sarah are safe and well, and having a great time catching salmon. We definitely look forward to seeing the pictures when you get back 
Tags: general dentist, Pangbourne
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Thursday, July 8th, 2010
We are all very excited at Woodborough House, as we have a new bit of kit coming to the practice! We have many patients in the dental chair having treatment that requires us to take impressions using putty materials and alginate. We all know this is not much fun. Its especially difficult for patients that have a bad gag reflex or find it stressful having dental impressions taken.It is also an invasive procedure. Well don’t fear……………… Itero is here!!
The Itero is a scanning device that enables us to take accurate dental records and impressions. Itero features parallel confocal imaging which uses laser and optical scanning to digitally capture the surface and contours of the tooth and gingival structures. An accurate impression is the foundation of an accurate study model required for effective treatment planning. After scanning, the machine gives us 3D images to help with treatment planning, crown preperations, and orthodontic treatment. Its also a great way for patients to see their dental work on a screen.
Woodborough House is very excited to be able to use this pioneering equipment, and to be one of the first in the UK to have one. No more goop, gagging or discomfort! That is something to be proud of
Tags: crowns, dental implants, Dentures, general dentist, intra-oral camera, nervous patient, orthodontics, Pangbourne, smile makeovers, soft tissues
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Thursday, June 24th, 2010
It’s one thing we all have in common……..we are all going to age. Yes, it is very depressing that we start to look less youthful, and our skin will become dull and lifeless but there is a way of perking yourself up. Here at Woodborough House, we have a fully qualified Dermatologist who treats patients who are interested in Dermal Fillers. Unlike other facial rejuvenation treatments, Dermal Fillers will fill the line or crease that is there rather than paralyze the muscle.
Yesterday we had a visit from our Restylane representative. Restylane is the gel based Dermal Filler that Caroline uses. Its a great product, and you may have heard of it in the media, magazines, or makeover programmes. The word on the street is Gordon Ramsey has used it!
Now for the scientific part………. Restylane is made of Hyaluronic Acid. We all naturally produce Hyaluronic acid in our bodies. At a certain age, the body stops producing HA and thats what gives our skin the signs of ageing. By using Restylane Fillers, it can give the skin volume, and the youthful natural look it had before. Dermal Fillers will last for about 9-12 months so if you want to maintain the fresh faced look, a trip back to the Dermatologist will be needed.The product can be used in a number of areas: forehead, frown lines, lipstick bleed lines, cheek augmentation and jaw line. It is also used as a hydration product. It can help repair sun damaged skin, thinning of the skin and even ageing hands! The product is very safe when treated by qualified dermatologists, and has a safety track running over 14 years.
Of course, I look youthful enough not to have needed the treatment, but some of the girls are lining themselves up for a session (I know they won’t mind me telling you that)! If you are interested in Restylane products or would like to know more about Dermal Fillers then please ring our Team. They would be more than happy to provide you with information or litrature
Tags: dermal fillers, dermatologist, Pangbourne
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