Henry Schein Dental - From Marie to You

07/08/2025

This brave young lady is sharing her experience of tongue cancer, she is being open and it will help others if you can share this far and wind 🙏

20/07/2025

Keeping your teeth healthy goes way beyond simply brushing and flossing. Yes, brushing twice a day and flossing daily is crucial, but your overall routine matters too. One thing people often forget is taking care of their toothbrush. After each use, rinse it well and store it upright in the open air to prevent bacteria from growing. Replace your toothbrush every 3 to 4 months—or sooner for kids—especially if the bristles are worn out. Also, brushing too hard or using a hard-bristled brush can actually damage your enamel and gums, causing sensitivity and other problems.

Don’t forget your tongue! Brushing it helps reduce bacteria and fights bad breath. Diet also plays a big role—sugary drinks like sodas can lead to cavities, so it's better to drink more water, milk, and fresh juices. Fluoride is a must; it strengthens your enamel and helps prevent decay. Even if you brush well, not using fluoride can still put your teeth at risk. Make sure your toothpaste or rinse contains fluoride, and ask your dentist about extra fluoride treatments. Speaking of dentists, regular checkups help catch problems early. Smoking, on the other hand, weakens your mouth’s ability to heal, stains teeth, and causes bad breath—so it’s a habit best avoided.

17/07/2025

Interesting
Education is key, the links with oral health and brain health keep coming up 🙏

A recent study from Japan found a troubling connection between dental health and brain function, showing that tooth loss and gum disease are linked to shrinkage in the hippocampus—the part of the brain involved in memory and Alzheimer's disease. The study followed 172 adults aged 55 and older for four years, tracking their dental health and brain volume through MRI scans. Those with mild gum disease who lost teeth experienced faster shrinkage of the hippocampus, roughly equivalent to aging the brain by an extra year for each lost tooth.

Surprisingly, people with severe gum disease who kept more teeth also showed faster brain shrinkage, suggesting that holding onto diseased teeth might harm brain health. Researchers say this highlights the importance of not just keeping teeth but ensuring they’re healthy, emphasizing regular dental care to control gum disease. While this study doesn’t prove cause and effect and involved a small, localized group, it adds to growing evidence that oral health affects cognitive function. These findings serve as a powerful reminder that looking after your teeth could play a vital role in protecting your memory and brain health as you age.

26/06/2025

Best regional ever! Team bonding at its best, personal and motivating and this is Charlie who covers Birmingham for us 🎸🎶

21/06/2025

Sorry for the abrupt Out of Office messages, taken down by a virus and ended up in A&E Wednesday - they were amazing and my husband now believes me when I say it is almost impossible to get blood out of my veins!!!!

10/06/2025

If you're a dentist in the UK, you have access to a 24/7 live chat and phone sessions with a qualified counsellor, 365 days a year.

Access these benefits using the Wisdom App, accessible via our website:
https://www.bdabenevolentfund.org.uk/wellbeing/

You can access information and resources at a time to suit you.

You can speak to counsellors, get advice on legal and financial matters, and read the helpful guides via the app.

There are wellbeing trackers, mini health checks, and four-week health plans, as well as exclusive discounts.

Download the Wisdom app and check it all out today

Are you making the most of your health and fitness resources?

If you're a dentist in the UK, you have access to a 24/7 live chat and phone sessions with a qualified counsellor, 365 days a year.

Access these benefits using the Wisdom App, accessible via our website:
https://www.bdabenevolentfund.org.uk/wellbeing/

You can access information and resources at a time to suit you.

You can speak to counsellors, get advice on legal and financial matters, and read the helpful guides via the app.

There are wellbeing trackers, mini health checks, and four-week health plans, as well as exclusive discounts.

Download the Wisdom app and check it all out today.

14/04/2025

I realised today half my working life has been spent with Henry Schein.
How long have you worked where you are?

24/01/2025

The brilliant Dhru Shah is speaking in March 😊🎉
Get yourself booked on....

We are the voice of dentists and dental students in the UK. We bring dentists together, support our members through advice and education, and represent their interests.

22/12/2024

Great advice here for you to follow and download 🎄🙏

We have created a simple ‘Christmas shutdown checklist’ to support your team with the process of shutting down for an extended period.

So pop to the website and go to Products and Resources to find it for FREE now.

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Got a question or need further support while closing the practice down please get in touch via dm, email or WhatsApp.

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18/12/2024

It's beginning to feel a lot like Christmas - family Christmas for us is Saturday.... Then it's a quiet one. How about you?

04/12/2024

Who better to explain Silver Diaminde Fluoride (Riva Star)