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, …

Pregnancy and dental careIT IS OBVIOUS to anyone that adequate human resources are essential for national development, and consequently, it is appropriate to call …

Bridging the dental gap MANY PEOPLE do not realise the effect a space between the front teeth can have on a person’s appearance. Consider …

Discoloured teethIF YOUR teeth are stained or discoloured, chances are you have gone to some lengths to achieve a whiter, brighter smile. Perhaps you …

Pain and infection ONE understands an emergency as an unforeseen situation that requires immediate action. In dentistry as in medicine, pain and infection are …