RCT Without Rubber Dam

Does your dentist give a dam? In this Q&A session, Dr Emma answers a readers concern about her recent RCT treatment and explores the reasons why the use of dental dams are not practical in certain situations.

SOURCE: HIF Lifestyle Blog – Read entire story here.

Dental Health Article by Dr Emma – "A Smoker’s Mouth" A lot of people don't realise that smoking can lead to tooth loss. In fact, there are lots of effects smoking has on the mouth - and none of them are good. In this article, Dr Emma explains both the short and long term implications of smoking in regard to oral health......
HIF Donates Pro Signed Surfboard to Amanda Young Foundation Charity Ball As a proud supporter of the Amanda Young Foundation, HIF Managing Director Graeme Gibson was delighted to donate a signed surfboard as an auction prize at this year's Amanda Young Foundation Ball in Perth....
Are Our Kids Having Too Many Treats? Whether it’s goodies from grandma or just a peacekeeping effort, treat-giving habits are becoming more frequent. In this blog post Susie discusses the behavioral and dietary impacts that these choices can have on our kids wellbeing, and explains why the simple act of holding back may be the best thing you can do....
Question for Dr Emma – "Root Canal Treatment" Dr Emma replies to a HIF members' query about root canal treatment....
Quick and Easy Meals for Winter Does winter = weight gain? Not necessarily… According to Susie: “Finding the right balance between warming winter meals and other over consuming stodgy, high fat foods can be challenging, but it is by no means impossible. We must be exceptionally mindful of poor habits that we often permit into our lives as soon as day light saving ends. Long evenings spent on the sofa with heavy food and a block of chocolate are generally not justified.” In this post, Susie explains why bulking up meals with plenty of vegetables is a good starting point, and also offers her advice...