IF the dentist asks the patient to choose between two types of filling materials, should the final decision rest solely

THE first step in the clinical analysis of facial aching is to determine whether the discomfort is a referred toothache

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

WHEN amalgam was first introduced in the United States in 1833, many dentists were outraged at the suggestion of installing

A FEW years ago, the American Dental Association, of which I am a member, held its annual convention, which thousands

CONVENTIONAL dentistry has certainly helped a significant number of people to enjoy good dental function for many years now because

EVERY year, tens of thousands of Guyanese needlessly suffer from a broad range of preventable illnesses. Less serious conditions such

BELOW, we share responses to some common questions asked about root canals: Who would not want a toothache to disappear

TOUCH the tip of your tongue to an ice cube for a few seconds. If the flavour starts turning salty,

THOSE who are lucky to have most of their natural teeth still should be intelligent enough to maintain their good