THE GOVERNMENTS of most Third World countries, including Guyana, have undertaken to provide dental services to their populations either free, or at very subsidized …

TRY ANSWERING this question. Can the neglect of one’s personal oral hygiene result in death for that person? Is dental disease so innocuous that …

ESPECIALLY at this time, many of us have experienced a sore throat. In fact, I know of no adult who has said to me …

After reading a recent piece on sores in the mouth, many persons called me to ask about treatment. Now, there is a relatively new …

Gum disease: A major cause for concernGUM DISEASE (known as Periodontal Disease), painlessly damages the supporting structures around the tooth (known as the Peridontium), …

OF ALL the diseases affecting the human race, gum disease, also called periodontitis, happens to be the second most prevalent one. However, it should …

Snoring spells trouble for pregnant womenMOST MEN snore, and it is generally considered normal, but snoring in women is a sign of pregnancy-induced hypertension, …

WE’RE ALL acquainted with the saying: “You are what you eat.” This is, to a large extent, true. Every day, your body renews its …

-they’ve lots to tellWHEN LISTENING to someone speak, or while looking at others, most people focus on the lower part of the face. Often, …

I HAVE noticed in recent years that there is the increasing presence of television programmes which promote alternative medicine. There has been no official …