FOR any individual, the exact status of one’s breath can be difficult to determine. The reason for this lies in the fact that the …

PEOPLE who have diabetes lack a particular type of hormone called insulin, which is responsible for the body’s utilisation of sugar, proteins, and fats. …

ALTHOUGH all mammals have teeth, most do not suffer from bad teeth or what is known as tooth decay. Why is this so? Well, …

UNLIKE what most people believe, the elderly do not lose their teeth because they have grown old. A person loses them because of diseases. …

ALTHOUGH I have dealt with this topic before, I am convinced that it needs more amplification due to its immense significance. Periodontitis is commonly …

MANY persons are unaware that an astute dentist can recognise the signs of a drug addict during a routine dental examination. There are more …

MANY of my patients with decayed or chipped front teeth come into the dental office and hold their hand over their mouth or use …

THE first comprehensive study on the nation’s oral health called oral diseases in children a “silent epidemic.” Thousands of school hours are lost each …

THE sad news for persistent smokers is that in many respects, they are no different from cocaine or marijuana smokers since it has been …

MANY people complain of problems opening their mouth fully or moving their jaw from side to side. This is a relatively common but abnormal …