MOST dentists I know are ethical, caring individuals. Many of them, however, are unaware of the effects of some of

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

DENTAL anxiety or fear has been shown to be associated with the avoidance of regular dental care. Evidence of the

BOTH ABO blood type and the bleeding disorder, haemophilia, are solely determined by the action of genes, with no environmental

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

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

IS it possible to still suffer from pain at the very spot where a painfully decayed tooth had been extracted

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

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

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