The article discusses the development and production of a leaflet aimed at reducing drug-related problems in Scotland. The project involved contributions from various specialists, including dental public health consultants and addiction pharmacists, and was supported by an NHS design team. After three years, 25,000 leaflets were produced at a cost of £627, allowing dentists to collaborate with pharmacists to address drug-related issues. The author attended the British Dental Conference and Exhibition, where Susan Greenfield OBE gave a captivating talk on "digital natives." Greenfield discussed how young people who have grown up with digital technology may have underdeveloped hippocampi, leading to a lack of empathy. The author observed this lack of empathy among young dental professionals during the conference and reflected on the importance of empathy in dentistry. The author expresses concern over the paper by McDowall, Yar, and Waring, which recommends certain orthodontic treatments that may cause root resorption and mobility. The author argues that patients need to see alternative treatment options to make informed decisions about their long-term appearance. The paper's recommendations are questioned due to the lack of long-term research on the consequences of these treatments. The authors share a case of a 26-year-old homeless woman who sought emergency treatment for failing veneers. The failure of the veneers, which were fitted under sedation, highlights the potential negative impact of cosmetic dental treatments on patients with complex social, medical, and psychological issues.The article discusses the development and production of a leaflet aimed at reducing drug-related problems in Scotland. The project involved contributions from various specialists, including dental public health consultants and addiction pharmacists, and was supported by an NHS design team. After three years, 25,000 leaflets were produced at a cost of £627, allowing dentists to collaborate with pharmacists to address drug-related issues. The author attended the British Dental Conference and Exhibition, where Susan Greenfield OBE gave a captivating talk on "digital natives." Greenfield discussed how young people who have grown up with digital technology may have underdeveloped hippocampi, leading to a lack of empathy. The author observed this lack of empathy among young dental professionals during the conference and reflected on the importance of empathy in dentistry. The author expresses concern over the paper by McDowall, Yar, and Waring, which recommends certain orthodontic treatments that may cause root resorption and mobility. The author argues that patients need to see alternative treatment options to make informed decisions about their long-term appearance. The paper's recommendations are questioned due to the lack of long-term research on the consequences of these treatments. The authors share a case of a 26-year-old homeless woman who sought emergency treatment for failing veneers. The failure of the veneers, which were fitted under sedation, highlights the potential negative impact of cosmetic dental treatments on patients with complex social, medical, and psychological issues.