Holiday arrangements

In addition to my message of earlier just for information the practice will be closed tomorrow Friday 21st Dec from lunchtime(1PM) until Wednesday 2nd January 2013.

I wish you all a great holiday and a prosperous new year for 2013.

This year has seen a lot of challenges.Within the NHS arrangements there have been threats of cuts to funding whilst making increased demands in terms of time and financial committment.At times it has been very difficult in deed!

In fact i did not realise how much time it has all been taking and was horrified to see how long it has been since i posted info on the site!!!!!!

After my promises of posting more freqently and regular at the start of 2011- i now find myself wondering where the last 18months has gone.If i had been asked when i posted last i would"ve said 5-6months tops but to find it is 18months....................

My spare time has been involved lobbying parliament and writing to the powers that be about all the threatened cuts etc for much of that time.

In 2013 i really will make a point of posting regularly.

Happy Christmas!

KindestRegards
DrWinifredPMcLaughlin

HappyChristmas And Best wishes for 2013

Happy Christmas and very best wishes for 2013!

I forgot to point out that at time of purchase(January 2011)I was, and probably still am, the ONLY practitioner in N.Ireland providing the PhotoActivatedDisinfection.
So, this is a highly innovative idea and treatment rationale.

Hello,
Further information on the cost of the PhotoactivatedDisinfection it is 100GBP for 30mins.The uptake of this has been much less than I had anticipated disappointingly.
It is extremely effective but alas maybe not "sexy"enough or appealing enough when it seems that's what most people seem to be interested by!
Especially in root treatments it increases and almost guarantees the success of the treatment.
It also reduces the need for antibiotics which is a pervasive problem these days....it has even been linked to increase in body weight as gut flora balance is disturbed.

The Photo Activated Disinfection may not be sexy but it sure works and just might save your teeth!!!!

The weather has cooled off for a while and hopefully will improve and we can look forward to a lovely summer
Regards
DrWinifredPMcLaughlin

HappyNewyear !
We are well into January now.
I just want to inform you of a new treatment- Photo activatedDisinfection treatment that I will be providing soon.This is a treatment that is only available privately but is very effective.
There are applications for periodontitis(gum inflammation),root treatments and childrens tooth decay amongst a few.
I will post more about it with the cost etc next week.
This is a very worthwhile and innovative treatment.

HappyChristmas to everyone.Have a lovely holiday.

The practice is closed from Fri24thDec 12;30 to Tues 4thJanTwentyEleven.

With the weather being as it is -keep warm and safe!
Check the answering machine message for out of hours arrangements.
I wish you all Happy Holidays and a prosperous new year!
regards
Winifred

The practice has had a "facelift"of sorts.......a complete chnge of colour to the exterior of the building.I hope you like it!
when I chose the colours I was a bit apprehensive as to how they would look but I am really pleased with the result...........It creates so much texture to the building.The door and window frames are now an attractive feature.

I keep meaning to do these postings more frequently but time goes on......when I look at the date of last posting I am always surprised......c'est la vie.
The practice is very busy at present and since the last posting quite a few changes have occured.
At present,most importantly, I am proud to report that I have got the waiting time down for both treatments and routine checkups.Each is 4 weeks at longest.Patients in pain are seen, if not on the same day; within at least a week.
I am currently actively taking on new patients as well.
Karen has welcomely returned to work on reception.
Thanks for reading this.

It is truly amazing to contemplate that it is almost a year since my last blog!!Another year has passed.........
The practice is bery busy at present and has been throughout the year.
I'm still accepting new patients both private,NHs exempt and NHS paying by request(those having a "history" with the practice).
I still aim to see genuine toothaches within 48 hrs if not the same day.
what's new?
I have had a defibrillator on the premises since June 2009.All relevant staff have had the training.
Various office equipment items have been purchased to ease day to day needs.

I still am very careful at selecting materials.I carefully choose any materials based on performance,longevity and consistency.I try the latest and newest products available but I do like to make sure your treatments are done with the best and cause minimal after problems.I am constantly involved in research and development of products.I make an educated and informed selection of these in your interests.In these days when time is of the essence I know that you want efficient ,competent and reliable treatment.

New Years resolution?.........to make more regular blogs!!!!
For the time being I look forward to a happy Hanukkah and Christmas and wish you the same!