EXTRACTIONS are often categorised as “simple” or “complex”. Simple extractions are performed on teeth that are visible in the mouth, usually under local anaesthetic, …

EVIDENCE based dentistry and the assessment of dental care within the community have become of greater interest since the introduction of the purchaser-provider split. …

WHAT is probably my scariest experience occurred when I was about seven years old. My paternal grandfather took out his total upper dentures and …

THE most important service you can do for yourself as a dental patient is to be informed. Be aware of what your dentist is …

THE tooth equation is pretty simple: germs plus sugar equals acid production. These acids can dissolve enamel as well as the tooth-root structure and …

There is a vicious circle between stress and dental disease. When someone is “stressed out” they tend to eat unhealthily. They are likely to …

October is celebrated globally as National Dental Hygiene Month. During this month the world is made aware of what is oral health. Is it …

UP to eight grams (one-third of an ounce) of sugar is added to every two teaspoons of liquid forms of medication to preserve the …

WHAT most people, physicians included, do not realise is that a tremendous number of headaches are related to the teeth. In my experience as …

THE most important service you can do for yourself as a dental patient is to be informed. Be aware of what your dentist is …