IN 2024, the International Diabetes Federation published that, in Guyana, there are over 16 percent of the adult population — almost seventy-six thousand adults …

I BELIEVE it is safe to state that every infection that results in a disease in any part of the body can, at least …

PEOPLE snore because the flow of air through their mouths and noses is physically obstructed for many reasons. These may include allergies, sinus infections, …

IT has been established that dental caries (tooth decay) and gum disease significantly impact a person’s oral health status. Unfortunately, such diseases are so …

AN elderly individual does not lose their teeth because they have grown old. They lose them because of diseases. Oral diseases often mirror general …

OUR bodies make use of electricity for many of their functions. This type of electricity involves the movement of a part of the atom …

MOST dentists I know are ethical, caring individuals. Many of them, however, are unaware of the effects of some of their procedures. That is …

XYLITOL, which sweetens some chewing gums, can kill certain bacteria found in saliva which contribute to tooth decay. The merits of chewing gum in …

DENTAL anxiety or fear has been shown to be associated with the avoidance of regular dental care. Evidence of the adverse health consequences suggests …

BOTH ABO blood type and the bleeding disorder, haemophilia, are solely determined by the action of genes, with no environmental factors involved. Conversely, diseases …