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Dental assistant and Mervyn’s right-hand lady, Nina Tetra has been recognized for her outstanding contribution to dentistry by the Alpha Omega Dental Society; and has been appointed onto the esteemed Alpha Omega International Board of Directors & Alpha Omega London Chapter Board of Directors. A member for 15 years, Nina is the first ever dental nurse to hold such a position. The Alpha Omega International Dental Society is the oldest international medical organisation and was founded in 1907 at the Read more…

Our wonderful hygienist Jane gave birth to a beautiful, little girl Pearl Allana James at the beginning of November. Both mother and baby are doing well and have recently returned from a great holiday in Dubai. Jane is also now back at the practice on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, please call 020 7722 1235 if you wish to book your hygiene appointment.

You may have read in the press the recent news about at home tooth whitening kits. The study conducted by the University of Manchester Dental School and commissioned by our friends The British Dental Bleaching Society of which, Dr Mervyn Druian is treasurer, concluded that at home whitening kits can damage the enamel and increase sensitivity. The research team said that traditional bleaching treatments (i.e. those done by dentists using hydrogen peroxide) have over 30 years of research. Whereas at Read more…

7. Look after your teeth “We associate yellowing and thinning teeth with ageing, and your smile is one of the key things on your face that can make you look older.” Says Dr Mervyn Druian from The London Centre for Cosmetic Dentistry (londoncosmeticdentistry.co.uk).

Fruit Drinks and Salt and Vinegar Crisps can Erode Your Teeth Researchers at King’s College London have found that consuming acidic food and drinks regularly, and particularly between meals, increases the risk of severe tooth erosion. Tooth erosion is the loss of enamel on the surface of the tooth and can lead to sensitivity and discolouration of the teeth as well as higher chances of decay and cracked teeth. The British Dental Journal recently published an article on “The role Read more…

  Jack Laugher comes to LCD Recently at the practice we had the privilege of welcoming Olympic Gold winner and Britain’s best diver in history Jack Laugher. A wonderful patient, not only was he liked by all at the practice he even brought in his Rio Gold medal, which was amazing! We are looking forward to seeing Jack beaming his wonderful, new smile from many more future podiums.      

An amazing dentistry career It is almost 40 years since Dr Mervyn Druian embarked on his glittering dentistry career, and since then, he has been at the forefront of innovation within the industry. With countless awards, accolades and charity work to his name, he is now regarded as one of the UK’s leading authorities on cosmetic dentistry and is greatly revered within the field. Mervyn was always fascinated by preventive dentistry, something that was considered cutting edge at the time Read more…

The best professional dental care! Here at the practice we have many award winners. Nina won the prestigious Dental Care Professional of the Year Award at the Dentistry Awards. This is an amazing achievement that recognizes Nina as the best dental care professional in London. Nina has been an exceptional dental nurse at the practice for over 15 years. She is an invaluable member of the LCCD team and we are all extremely proud of her.         Read more…

A top honours award The first honour Mervyn received was the Meritorious Service Award, in special recognition of exemplary service, dedication and achievement in the dentistry world. This is the highest award that any Alpha Omega member can achieve, in acknowledgement of their services to the profession and charities. Only one other European dentist has received this in the society’s 108 year history. The second honour Mervyn accepted was to become President Elect 2016, to then become President in 2017. Read more…

Honoured by the American Society of Dental Aesthetics Dr Mervyn Druian was honoured by the acclaimed American Society of Dental Aesthetics by being awarded a Fellowship. Given to dentists who have demonstrated a commitment to the highest standards of care and advancement in the field of Aesthetics, Dr Mervyn Druian has become only the second dentist in the UK to be presented with this prestigious honour. From all of us at the practice, well done Mervyn! IMAGE: Mervyn pictured after Read more…