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Blog articles by Dr Christine May. Also see articles now hosted on ViDe Virtual Dental Australia
Looking at the rising trend of complementary therapies being used by dental patients. Article written by Dr Christine May published in the Dental Hygienists Association of Australia Monthly Magazine.
This week chef Pete Evans resorted to personal gaslighting to refute comments I made on his Facebook post relating to the newly published study in JAMA about water fluoridation on IQ. His attempts to hack the medical ecosystem are dangerous. Here’s why his unregulated health advice needs to be stopped.
I finally watched the Netflix show Root Cause. It’s an anti-root canal documentary and I’m a dentist whose done my fair share of root canal therapy (RCT) in my career. I’ve also studied naturopathy, homeopathy and have a degree in Chinese Medicine. This show refers to all these alternative treatments. Here’s my take on the merits of the shows claims and risks of RCT
Australian celebrity chef Pete Evans has been very vocal about his version of wellness in recent years. His comments on fluoride and mocking of the medical profession’s knowledge about toxicity warrant a response from someone far more qualified than him to be giving health advice.