CHILDREN who have perfect teeth at eighteen years old (or when all their permanent teeth have erupted) are more likely than others to have …

TWO WEEKS ago, I extracted fourteen teeth from a patient at one sitting and installed an immediate total denture. His problem was severe gum …

A HIGH percentage of people loose their natural teeth during their lifetime because of accidents, tooth decay, gum and bone disease, or other reasons. …

SNORING, like all other sounds, is caused by vibrations that cause particles in the air to form sound waves. For example, when we speak, …

FLUORIDE is a naturally occurring element that prevents tooth decay when ingested systemically or applied topically. Researchers believe that there are several mechanisms by …

Controlling infectionsAT LEAST eight out of every 10 patients who seek dental treatment do so as a consequence of some kind of infection. Most, …

Keeping your smile youngCONSUMERS spend billions of dollars each year on services and products designed to make them look more attractive. Countless women – …

Smoking and oral healthDURING THE years I spent studying in Cuba, I was considered a “chain smoker”. When I departed Cuba on July 10, …

Go easy on the sweets this ChristmasMANY moons ago when I was a youngster growing up in South Georgetown, there were only five registered …

The Year in ReviewNOW THAT 2011 will end in a few weeks, let us review some important facts I examined during the year. Remember, …