There’s a new dentist at the practice! He’s about 40cm tall, made out of paper and was donated to the practice by Marie Hay of the Glasgow Art Factory. Marie has been working on this piece for a few months now and giving us updates on progress at each appointment with Dr Murphy. It’s great… [Read More…] about The Art of Dentistry: A Gift from the Glasgow Art Factory

Recently we reported about the increase in brides to be looking for wedding day braces to improve their smiles before their wedding. Six Month Smiles Wedding Day Braces You may remember the story of Lisa who chose a Six Month Smiles in Glasgow to straighten her teeth before her Big Day. Lisa is now back… [Read More…] about Wedding Day Braces – Happily Ever After

There has been a lot of interest in a recent article in the Daily Telegraph about the problem of Peri-implantitis which the newspaper describes as a little-known disease now emerging as a serious complication of dental implants. Peri-implantitis is an inflammatory disease marked by bacterial infection and the gradual loss of the jaw bone supporting the implant.… [Read More…] about Peri-implantitis and its Implications for Dental Implants in Glasgow

There’s been a lot of press surrounding the unacceptable behaviour of Luis Suarez in the recent game between Uruguay and Italy. Anyone who’s felt the excruciating shock of even a bite from a pet rabbit will know that Mr Suarez should be regarded with the utmost caution. The problem with rabbits, ferrets and many rodents… [Read More…] about Improving the Luis Suarez Bite: Cosmetic Dentistry Would Help!

Dental sedation offers an ideal solution for the nervous dental patient or those with a dental phobia. It helps them totally relax, while remaining conscious. Afterwards they have little memory of their dental procedure. As long as they follow certain guidelines – such as not driving home – they can get on with their day… [Read More…] about Dental Sedation Video for Nervous Dental Patients

A new idea to encourage teeth to repair themselves may see the end of the fear-inducing sound of the dentist’s drill, researchers say.Researchers at King’s College London believe electricity can be used to strengthen a tooth by forcing minerals into the layer of enamel. Source: BBC News – Dentists aim for drill-free future

Archaeologists have found evidence of the earliest dental implant used in Western Europe in a third century BC grave in northern France. This is great. Our modern dental implants in Glasgow will probably last twice as long! Source: Western Europe’s Earliest Dental Implant Found in France

We are proud to have contributed once more to the Action for Children Scotland fund raising this year. Their annual dinner was hosted at the Radisson Blu in Glasgow last week and Dr Murphy and his wife Mitch were present as usual as guests of Puneet and Poonam Gupta. Mr and Mrs Gupta have, through their… [Read More…] about Fundraiser for Action for Children Scotland Glasgow, Cosmetic Dentistry Package Auctioned

A two-step process first prepares the damaged area of enamel, then uses a tiny electric current to push minerals into the repair site. It could be available within three years. Source: No more fillings as dentists reveal new tooth decay treatment | Society | theguardian.com

When you emerge from Partick railway station, beside Dumbarton Road and just five minutes from Crystal Dental, you immediately come face to face with two giant murals painted on the tenement gables. These are Commonwealth Games murals and are the work of Guido van Helten from Australi. They feature Nicola Skrastin who plays hockey for Scotland and… [Read More…] about Glasgow Commonwealth Games Murals at Partick Station