UNDOUBTEDLY, at some time in our lives, we will all suffer from pharyngitis or sore throat. But while this seems normal, the cause and …

CONVENTIONAL dentistry has certainly helped a great number of people to enjoy good dental function for many years. It respects the fact that the …

NO patient should suffer any deterioration of health because of dental treatment. Therefore, it is essential to establish as clearly as possible, within practical …

VALENTINE’S Day was almost a week ago, and it’s a good time to do an annual bad-breath check to ensure your “kissability.” Although chocolate …

THERE can be no doubt that haemorrhage (bleeding) is frequently associated with the profession of dentistry. Also, no one can deny that bleeding after …

IF you fear going to the dentist, you are not alone. Between nine percent and 15 percent of persons visiting my private clinic for …

AS our life span increases, the exposure of aged individuals to routine dental care will no doubt increase. This is of considerable importance as …

WHILE the caption does not quite fit into the scope of this column, it has an interesting context. Should anyone find it strange that …

IT never ceases to amaze me how many people still believe in falsehoods associated with dentistry. In fact, dental myths remain one of the …

JUST over 41 years ago, as a student, I smoked three packs of cigarettes a day and consumed rum frequently. Then I read that …