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 …

TODAY, it is estimated that over 250 thousand Guyanese suffer from chronic bad breath (halitosis). Many of these people are unaware of their offending …

A MAJOR part of the Dental Health Service’s strategy is to launch an effort to educate children and parents about the prevention of dental …

IS it possible to still suffer from pain at the very spot where a painfully decayed tooth had been extracted weeks before? It may …

THE  bad news is that chronic gum disease, also called chronic periodontitis, cannot be cured, although most of the symptoms may disappear for months …

AT the turn of the last century, Dr. George Black, a pioneer dentist, laid down his principle of preparing a cavity in a tooth …

Dr BERTRAND R. STUART I WAS recently asked the question: At what age should I start cleaning my child’s mouth? Well, parents or guardians …