SOME bacteria which reside naturally in the mouth are relatively benign (harmless), and, in some cases, even helpful. Others are more aggressive and troublesome, …

RECENT experiments have shown that by routing signals from helmet-mounted cameras, sonar and other equipment through the tongue to the brain, scientists can give …

A SIGNIFICANT amount of patients that seek orthodontic treatment to correct mis-aligned teeth suffer the consequence of a deleterious habit. Thumb-sucking is a common habit …

I AM sure that most of my colleagues, when they meet a friend, often hear, “By the way, Doc, I have to come in …

ALTHOUGH it can be said that the major problems encountered in dentistry generally commensurate with the aging of the patient, there is widespread misconception …

PERSONS often consult their dentist, physician or even pharmacist, complaining of having small cold sores in or around their mouth from time to time. …

ON MONDAY October 11, 1993, history was made in Guyana as regards the Government’s dental service to the public: Seven dental nurses graduated, which …

MANY years ago, kids tried hard to avoid braces because the service was virtually non-existent. So did their parents, once they knew the high …