Why the mouth-body connection is crucial
Knowledge is power. Power for behavioural change, power for better health. When I look into my patients’ mouths, I realise…
The Importance of Nutrition
In our busy, working lives, nutrition is often overlooked, yet it is an essential component of human performance. Nutrition underpins…
Exploring Non-Academic Factors in EU Education
As an advocate for education in oral health and it’s wider impact on the body to improve long term health…
The British public needs more practical advice on diet and nutrition
Now Christmas is over, many of us will be diligently ignoring the bathroom scales to avoid seeing how much all…
Fife College Wellbeing Festival
It was a pleasure to feature as part of this forward-thinking festival and share some insights into optimising our oral…
Support your Wellbeing at Work
In my recent article for Dentistry, I explore what we can be doing at work to empower ourselves towards better…
Chocolate Courgette Cake
Here is my favourite cake recipe, that is not only simple to make and absolutely delicious, but also packed with…
Don’t neglect oral health in dietary guidelines
I recently had the privilege of expressing my professional opinion on the development of the next nutritional guidebook for Americans…
Savoury Feta Muffins
Here is a healthy snack idea that is easy to make and delicious too. It’s a great one for when…
We must build a culture of wellbeing
Last week, I had the privilege of speaking at a roundtable in UK Parliament featuring some of the UK’s leading…