Feed your mind

KING'S COLLEGE LONDON UNIVERSITY
FESTIVAL OF FOOD AND IDEAS

www.kcl.ac.uk/feedyourmind

7-22 MARCH 2013

Dr Tim Newton
11 March
13.00-14.00

You And Your Smile

The smile is critical to human interaction. It conveys a wealth of information both during conversation with old friends, and when we make a first impression. But what happens if minor or indeed major imperfections exist in our smiles? What are the judgements people make about us on the basis of our appearance, and in particular our facial appearance. This talk will look at the role of the mouth and face in human interaction from a dental viewpoint.

Dr Michael Escudier
14 March
13.00-14.00

Spit! What Your Saliva Says About You

Saliva is essential to the effective functioning of the mouth and its contents. Its wide ranging roles include the areas of speech, swallowing, taste, digestion and immunity as well as helping teeth to stay healthy and dentures to remain in place. As a result significant problems can arise with even minor changes in its composition or production and this talk will seek to explore its role in health and disease.