Patients with artificial joints: do they need antibiotic cover for dental treatment? This subject has been a topic for debate by both orthopaedic and dental professionals. Orthopaedic surgeons believe that it is recommended to prescribe prophylactic antibiotics while dental fraternity…
There are many causes for the a tooth to lose a significant coronal structure including tooth structure removal as part of the root canal therapy, when removing caries from a tooth, as well as tooth fracture. Tooth fracture can cause…
Tooth discolouration can be categorically divided into intrinsic, extrinsic, or a combination of both. Intrinsic discoloration occurs inside the tooth itself when chromatogenic content (substance that produces colour) is incorporated into the dentin and enamel layer of the teeth during…
One of the common parents’ concerns when it comes to their child teeth is noticing white spots scattering on surface of the front teeth, most of the parents come with the idea that these white lesions are because of low…
Kebiasaannya kita sering kali menekankan kepentingan memberus dan memflos gigi. Jarang sekali kita mengambil maklum bahawa pemberusan lidah juga adalah sama penting bagi mencegah mulut berbau busuk, plak gigi dana masalah gusi. Permukaan lidah mempunyai struktur yang unik di mana…
Oral-Systemic link Oral health is not something we think about regularly. However, in conjunction with the national dental health promotion week, it’s good to take a few minutes to ponder about that. Fact: The health of your mouth affects the…
With all the information being shared on social media, there are a few cases where bits and pieces of information have been less than accurate. I’ll be honest with you. I’m not a fan of misinformation. That’s why it is…
Quick question for you, what is the cancer that is: Sixth most common in the world? Highly associated with tobacco smoking, betel quid chewing and excessive alcohol consumption? Third most common cancer among Malaysian Indian community in Malaysian Ministry of…
Perhaps this has happened to you? Your dentist advises you to floss. Or you read about the benefits of flossing somewhere. You went back and tried flossing. You find it to be quite hard. You gave up. If that has occurred to…
I am sure most of us have memories of dental clinic vans pulling up in our school compounds, followed by nurses in crisp white uniforms loading portable dental chairs and instruments into assigned treatment rooms. Not long after that, one…