December 6th and 7th, 2008 – The dental conference by A. P. State Dental Association is being conducted and the 1st session on Day 1 has started. First lecture by Dr. S. Ramananda Shetty, Vice-Chancellor at Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Karnataka. The topic that he is talking about – “Feel Healthy – Smile […]
14th November – World Diabetes Day
November 14th, is a day with some good names for itself, couple of them being the Childrens Day and World Diabetes Day. World Diabetes day is specifically recognized for awareness and campaigns related to diabetes and its control in communities. And every term or couple of years, the theme for this day changes for some […]
You can never avoid a dentist, Never!
Dentist is one of those persons one would fear about.. and for some it’s a nightmare to visit a dentist. They feel its the hardest part to visit a dentist and have their teeth checked and treated for proper care. Point to be noted – Some people just avoid visiting a dentist due to fear, […]
Flossing helps in preventing Gum disease
This is to highlight the facts that were given by the “Journal of Periodontology (JOP)”, dental floss when used, not just cleans the teeth edges and margins but is also responsible in prevention of gum diseases caused due to some virulent micro-organisms. Flossing has been a practice more in the western countries, but eastern country […]
FDA says – Dental Silver Amalgams are not safe! Finally!
It is already a known fact that Silver amalgams which are used to restore the lost part of a tooth, are not safe for people, as they contain the toxic metal Mercury, due to which the name “Amalgam”. But ever since people have learned that Amalgams have more than 50% mercury in it, the race […]
More fluoride is not safe – It causes cavities
It is well known everywhere that Fluoride is a mineral known to be anti-cariogenic, so it prevents caries and cavity formation. But this always is not a correct fact. The people in U.S. are more prone to caries formation, just due to the fact that they have higher consumption of fluorine through food and water. […]
Inferior Alveolar Nerve Block
Inferior alveolar nerve block is a procedure of giving anesthesia to the mandibular region to block certain areas from experiencing pain in those areas, and this is usually helpful to perform surgical procedures in the oral cavity. If the Inferior alveolar nerve is blocked with the anesthesia solution, then the whole nerve along with its […]
Dental Plaque
Dental plaque is an accumulation of thin film on the outer surface of the tooth. It should not be confused with plague which is entirely different phrase. This mainly consists of microorganisms, most of which are bacteria of Streptococcus mutans species. These bacteria are not harmful to the oral cavity generally, but during some extreme […]
Earn a free toothbrush from Colgate for your kids
Colgate is giving away free toothbrush for children who complete a small course log in the Colgate website which would be for a few weeks time, in which complete tooth care program and logs are scheduled, and along with that you can earn a free toothbrush. Check it out here.Colgate and Reading Is Fundamental (RIF) […]
American Dental Hygienists Association – National Dental Hygiene Month
According to RHDMag, The American Dental Hygienists’ Association has announced a new format for National Dental Hygiene Month will kick off with October and will feature various events for each week of the month long celebration. The theme will remain “A Healthy Smile Lasts a Lifetime.” “The new format for National Dental Hygiene Month is […]
Dental Implants
Dental implant is an artificial replacement of the root part of the tooth that supports a restoration or crown on the upper part, and gets fixed into the alveolar bone to restore the original tooth form and maintain the perfect integrity of the jaws. The placement of dental implants is a part of prosthetic dentistry. […]
43 Best Dental Quotes
Just collected some serious and some funny quotes related to dentistry and thought to share them here. Here is the list of the best dental quotes and statements given by some famous personalities. Check these out – “ It is guaranteed to put all teeth on edge, including George Washington’s, wherever they might be. ” […]
Dental Floss
Dental floss is a waxed or unwaxed thread made of either nylon filaments or plastic ribbon, and which is primarily used to remove any remaining food or dental plaque that may remain on the surface of the tooth or in the gaps between the teeth. It is used by gently inserting between the teeth and […]
Toothache – Causes, Prevention and Treatment
Toothache is a condition where the tooth or its surrounding gums cause extreme pain due to one of the several reasons. It can be lesion or an inflammation to the pulp that can lead to pain in that region and it effects the whole body of the tooth. Navigate through the contents – Causes of […]
Root Canal
Root canal is a dental procedure which helps in removing the entire internal parts, mainly pulp chamber of the tooth. It also involves the filling of the prepared empty cavity with a suitable bio-compatible material. This procedure is done and advised only when the tooth can not compensate restoring material in a small cavity on […]