NikitaJoshiJan 4, 20222 min readThoughts on Patient Adherence to MedicationWith any medication or new routine, there are factors which come into play for someone to stick to it. One such factor is capability-...
NikitaJoshiDec 15, 20211 min readA note on my understanding of caries literatureIt seems that systematic reviews outnumber primary literature when it comes to caries. There seems to be low prevalence of smooth surface...
NikitaJoshiNov 15, 20211 min readWomen in DentistryHistorically, dentistry was an overwhelmingly male dominated field, with the first woman British dentist Lilian Lindsay qualifying in...
NikitaJoshiSep 1, 20211 min readNucleus- Revision on Cells.Cells have mechanisms that allow them to express genetic info selectively, following instructions relevant for that cell at that time. A...
NikitaJoshiAug 23, 20211 min readCannabidiol oilCBD oil has risen in popularity here in the UK, allowing people more autonomy over their health- perhaps due to media and the supposive...
NikitaJoshiAug 1, 20211 min read10 Handy-Dandy Welsh translations at Reception (Derbynfa) when treating Welsh-speaking patients.Good morning- Bora da Good afternoon- Pnawn da Hello- S'ma'i How are you?- Su' dach chi? Please- Os gwelwch chi'n dda Do you have an...
NikitaJoshiJul 30, 20211 min readOpioids in MassachusettsHere in the UK, opioids aren't prescribed much for dental pain, but in 2016 in the USA, a Working group was established by the Governor...
NikitaJoshiJul 9, 20211 min readAntibiotics when to prescribe and when to referWhen: Systemic Infection Trismus Swelling Immunocompromised patients Temperature of >38 C When to refer to A & E/ Maxfax: Difficulty...
NikitaJoshiJun 8, 20211 min readDentists Act 1878.The Dentists Act 1878 created the dentists' register so only qualified dentists could be added. An unfortunate clause meant that others...
NikitaJoshiMay 29, 20211 min readShock and Interest as GDC undergoes unlawful under-guise opI have recently come across this article: https://www.the-dentist.co.uk/content/news/gdc-pays-damages-after-unlawful-under-guise-operatio...
NikitaJoshiApr 1, 20211 min readBrexit ThoughtsI am sure many people may be excited about the freedom from the EU membership. However, I am not so convinced, myself. I would be...