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As we plunge headlong into the darker days of winter there are not just the long evenings to contend with but also the change in the weather. In the practice that means raincoats for example, and hats, and boots and … umbrellas… Stephen Hancocks dodges the drips.
At first glance there seems little in common between food and dentistry except dietary advice to patients. However, Stephen Hancocks delves deeper into the practice pantry.