THE field of dentistry has been experiencing many innovations although these instances are not widely known. For example, it has been more than two …

IRRITATION fibromas are caused by lip, tongue, or cheek biting or sucking. Frequently the growth occurs opposite the small space between the teeth where …

I decided to deal with this topic, which, incidentally I am writing in Honolulu, Hawaii where I am attending the American Dental Association’s annual …

THE jaw joint which is technically known as the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is the hinge joint that connects the lower jaw to the upper …

CHEMOTHERAPY in dentistry mainly uses Antibiotics to fight bacterial infections. They may be taken in pill or liquid form, or used as a mouthwash …

SINCE the advent of HIV, there has been a global tendency to de-emphasise the previous role of syphilis in the gamut of chronic diseases. …

THERE are a number of reasons that teeth stain. Foods, beverages, and medications may discolour teeth. Smoking or forgetting to brush and floss on …

SOMETIMES patients only want to ask their dentist a question because of a problem they currently encounter. Logically, why should they visit the dentist, …

THE name immediate dentures sounds like something produced by a fast-food version of a dental office. However, ‘immediate’ in this context means that the …

THERE are two basic methods to control an infection: prevention and treatment. In both cases, nonpharmacologic (not using drugs) efforts are of considerable importance. …