Do androids dream of modern dentistry?
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by EndoCare
1y ago
If you’ve been keeping an eye on the news lately, you’ll inevitably have come face to face with an interesting new technological development – ChatGPT. Created by a company called OpenAI, this Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology has been created to answer complex questions conversationally, resulting in an experience that echoes human interaction. In fact, it’s software that has been specifically trained to learn what humans mean whenever they ask it a question, meaning that it actively learns from every interaction. So, why do I bring this up? ChatGPT has already started to kindle interes ..read more
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Digital therapeutics and dentistry
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by EndoCare
1y ago
As our society continues to evolve and innovate, digital solutions to our problems are becoming more commonplace. After all, with the vast majority of individuals now owning a smartphone in the UK (55.5 million people)[i] it makes sense that companies are looking at ways to harness this technology in inventive ways, including revolutionising how we look at healthcare. One particularly interesting development that has emerged in recent times is the concept of digital therapeutics. Effectively, digital therapeutics is the use of apps to help manage certain conditions, for example insomnia and de ..read more
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Do we need to do more to help prevent antimicrobial resistance?
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by EndoCare
1y ago
In the modern age, one persistent risk to our way of life is the ever-growing rates of antimicrobial resistance. Indeed, the World Health Organization has identified antimicrobial resistance as one of the top ten public health threats facing humanity.[i] While we are currently able to treat the vast majority of infections, recent years have seen an increase in the number of “superbugs” – conditions caused by bacteria that cannot be treated using the antibiotics usually deployed to destroy them. Even without reaching superbug status, a wide range of conditions have started to become harder to t ..read more
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Stepping deeper into a digital universe
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by EndoCare
1y ago
It’s hard to believe that it was only mere decades ago that the internet was created. In what seems like the blink of an eye, we’ve seen internet technology advance at an incredible pace, constantly evolving and improving while simultaneously becoming indelibly entwined with our daily lives. In fact, if the internet were to suddenly disappear today, it’s almost impossible to imagine the widespread impact this would have on the world – it would be nothing short of absolute chaos. It’s interesting, then, that as time goes on, we seem to be integrating the internet and social media even deeper in ..read more
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Tooth whitening or stain removal?
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by EndoCare
1y ago
Tooth whitening treatments are incredibly popular, but did you know that you can also potentially improve the whiteness of your smile by adjusting your diet? Most of the time simple stain removal can make a big difference to the aesthetics of your smile, especially as a number of foods and drinks can stain our teeth, leaving them looking discoloured and lacking their natural lustre. So, if you want to preserve your pearly whites, what food and drinks should you be aware of? Unfortunately for the vast majority of us who need a morning cuppa to get going, both coffee and breakfast tea have been ..read more
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Bionics: dentistry’s first-class ticket to the future?
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by EndoCare
1y ago
Bionics is a vast branch of biomedical engineering, which marries together the world of biology and electronics. The most recognisable example of bionics is probably bionic arms and legs, used by those who have had limbs amputated. Bionic limbs demonstrate how science fiction has become reality in our time. Some bionic arms, for instance, are able to mimic certain natural functions, like grabbing, pinching and even giving a thumbs up. The field of bionics has ventured further than arms and legs – cochlear implants have transformed the lives of many without hearing. Similarly, visual prostheses ..read more
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The heart of health is gum health
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by EndoCare
1y ago
You may have heard this already, but the health of your gums cannot be understated. Gum disease is a serious business, and a new news article has only confirmed what professionals have suspected for a long time – that gum health can directly impact your general health too and put you at higher risk of certain conditions.[i] According to data, 90% of UK individuals have some gum disease.[ii] What this means is that the vast majority of us are putting ourselves at unnecessary risk of developing serious conditions such as higher risk of heart attack and stroke. But how do you know if you have gum ..read more
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How the latest AI innovations could change our world
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by EndoCare
1y ago
Any long-time reader of my articles will know that Artificial Intelligence (AI) is one of those topics I could revisit again and again. There are just so many possibilities within this field, and as the technology continues to progress, it’s opening countless doors that could transform the face of not just dentistry, but the world we live in. While I usually focus these articles on AI innovations that are dental specific, I wanted to take the opportunity to look at some of the other, more general steps forward we’re taking – many of which could have applications in dentistry, or in the very le ..read more
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Have you fallen for the Love Island Effect?
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by EndoCare
1y ago
It’s impossible to deny the cultural impact that Love Island has had on the nation. At a glance, it may seem that the show is all about impossibly attractive people sun bathing and swigging cocktails, but look a little deeper and the truth of the matter is that the show has had a huge impact on modern beauty standards. Every year, the headlines explode with lists of the cosmetic surgeries that the current cast have had performed before appearing on the show, revealing to the public the steps they’ve taken to achieve their incredible good looks. It’s inspiring stuff, and as we’ve seen from past ..read more
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A quick check is all it takes!
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by EndoCare
1y ago
Mouth cancer is a serious matter and remains one of the most prevalent forms of cancer in the UK.  In 2020/2021 the disease claimed the lives of over 2,700 people. However, what makes this figure a real concern is that it is almost double the figure from just a decade ago. What’s also concerning is research that suggests that the majority of people (64%) don’t check their mouths for any signs of the disease, while 27% of individuals don’t know any of the early signs of the disease at all.[i] A quick check for symptoms on a regular basis is an excellent way to catch the disease before it b ..read more
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