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Dental Tribune United Kingdom Edition | 10/2016 TRENDS & APPLICATIONS will remain prevention, through education, training and motiva- tion, and as a hygienist, this can- not be achieved with one appoint- ment per year for many patients. Could you tell us more about the state of oral health in the UK? It certainly depends on the region and age group of patients one is treating. I have found that, since working in the Curaden clinic in London, I have treated more patients with tooth surface loss and recession rather than per- iodontal disease. This may be be- cause of the age group, combined with the fact that they appear to be extremely health conscious. This, in turn, involves a very acidic diet, owing to the consumption of fruit on a regular basis in different forms, constant sipping when ex- ercising and using many of the in products, but in the incorrect way, or perhaps using what is not right for them. Over-brushing with potentially abrasive whitening toothpaste can contribute too. Tooth surface loss can then lead to hypersensitivity, which can be un- bearable for some patients. There- fore, we continue to proceed with iTOP, together with high-quality products, such as CURAPROX’s CS 5460 toothbrush. Which do you recommend: dental floss or interdental brushes? Every patient and his or her mouth is different, so one size does not fit all. I tailor recommen- dations based on the individual. Some patients may have larger interdental spaces and in general I would then recommend interden- tal brushes, as one can use these atraumatically if the right size is selected and the correct tech- nique has been demonstrated. Flossing can cause trauma if used incorrectly, therefore touch to teach is needed. As with every dental aid, the technique, quality and training given with that aid for that individual patient are of most importance. However, if my patients prefer one product over the other and refuse to use inter- dental brushes, for example, then I would rather have them using floss than nothing at all. Still, the important thing is taking the time to discuss the different products with the patient and their benefits and then demonstrate the tech- nique through touch to teach. However, this is where we need time, and the question is: are clinics going to allow time for change? Thank you very much for the inter- view. 1. BRITISH MUSEUM The world-famous British Museum exhibits the works of man from prehistoric to modern times, from around the world. Highlights include the Rosetta Stone, the Parthenon sculptures and the mummies in the Ancient Egypt collection. Entry is free but special exhibitions require tickets. 2. NATIONAL GALLERY The crowning glory of Trafalgar Square, London’s National Gallery is a vast space filled with Western European paintings from the 13th to the 19th centuries. In this iconic art gallery you can find works by masters such as Van Gogh, da Vinci, Botticelli, Constable, Renoir, Titian and Stubbs. Entry is free but special exhibitions require tickets 3. NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM As well as the permanent (and permanently fascinating!) dinosaur exhibition, the Natural History Museum boasts a collection of the biggest, tallest and rarest animals in the world. See a life-sized blue whale, a 40-million-year-old spider, and the beautiful Central Hall. Entry is free but special exhibitions require tickets. 4.TATE MODERN Sitting grandly on the banks of the Thames is Tate Modern, Britain’s national museum of modern and contemporary art. Its unique shape is due to it previously being a power station. The gallery’s restaurants offer fabulous views across the city. Entry is free but special exhibitions require tickets. 5.THE LONDON EYE The London Eye is a major feature of London’s skyline. It boasts some of London’s best views from its 32 capsules, each weighing 10 tonnes and holding up to 25 people. Climb aboard for a breathtaking experience, with an unforgettable per- spective of more than 55 of London’s most famous landmarks – all in just 30 minutes! 6. SCIENCE MUSEUM From the future of space travel to asking that difficult question: “who am I?”, the Science Museum makes your brain perform Olympic- standard mental gymnastics. See, touch and experience the major scientific advances of the last 300 years; and don’t forget the awesome Imax cinema. Entry is free but some exhibitions require tickets. 7. VICTORIA & ALBERT MUSEUM The V&A celebrates art and design with 3,000 years’ worth of amazing artefacts from around the world. A real treasure trove of goodies, you never know what you’ll discover next: furniture, paintings, sculpture, metal work and textiles; the list goes on and on… Entry is free but special exhibitions require you to purchase tickets. LONDON’S TOP 10 ATTRACTIONS 8. TOWER OF LONDON Take a tour with one of the Yeoman Warders around the Tower of London, one of the world’s most famous buildings. Discover its 900-year history as a royal palace, prison and place of execution, arsenal, jewel house and zoo! Gaze up at the White Tower, tiptoe through a medieval king’s bedchamber and marvel at the Crown Jewels. 9. ROYAL MUSEUMS GREENWICH Visit the National Maritime Museum - the world’s largest maritime museum, see the historic Queen’s House, stand astride the Prime Meridian at Royal Observatory Greenwich and explore the famous Cutty Sark: all part of the Royal Museums Greenwich. Some are free to enter; some charges apply. 10. MADAME TUSSAUDS At Madame Tussauds, you’ll come face-to-face with some of the world’s most famous faces. From Shakespeare to Lady Gaga you’ll meet influential figures from showbiz, sport, politics and even royalty. Strike a pose with Usain Bolt, get close to One Direction or receive a once-in-a-lifetime audience with Her Majesty the Queen. AD “Every patient and his or her mouth is different, so one size does not fit all.” iTOP is a individually trained oral prophylaxis programme provided by Curaprox. © Marc Chalupsky/DTI