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Why cosmetic dentistry?
Have you ever seen someone who looked like they could use a makeover? What was it, was it their hair, was it the face?
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Healthy mouth – healthy body
World Oral Health Day (WOHD) is observed every year on March 20.
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Mouthwash 101
THERE are many mouthwashes/mouth rinses in grocery stores and pharmacies nowadays. Fifty years ago, there were few commercial mouthwashes available, and almost everyone used the same ones. They were used mostly as breath freshener, although one also claimed to kill germs. Nonetheless, many persons bought the mouthwashes and gargled and swished with them for pleasant breaths.
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If your mouth is bleeding see a dentist now
The experience of realising that blood is coming from the mouth can be a daunting one. This is not a normal occurence so if you experience it, you should see a dentist immediately.
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Answers to three common questions asked about dentistry
Question 1: Do I have to visit the dentist every six months?
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Heart disease in dogs
In The Bahamas, heart disease is a major cause of death in animals as it is in people. In humans it is because of lifestyle challenges (smoking diet etc).
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Effective mouth cleansing for adults
SUCCESSFUL care for the mouth all boils down to cleansing. This is as true for a healthy mouth as it is for an unhealthy mouth.
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Autism 2012
Autism 2012 By Dr Andre Clarke The fifth annual World Autism Awareness Day is April 2, 2012. It was adopted in perpetuity by the United Nations General Assembly on December 18, 2007. This year's World Autism Awareness Day is intended to be an awareness
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Symposium to focus on diabetes and oral health
THE first symposium hosted by the Diabetic Research Institute will shine a light on oral health and its direct relation to diabetes.
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Autism and the mouth
Autism Spectrum Disorder is a range of pervasive developmental disorders that usually begin in the first 30 months of life.
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Autism and Oral Healthcare
By Dr Andre Clarke THE conference entitled, "Combating Autism Spectrum Disorders and Developmental Disabilities in The Bahamas" was presented by the Autism Speaks' Global Autism Public Health Initiative; the Caribbean Centre for Child Development; the Res
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Autism and Oral Healthcare
By Dr Andre Clarke THE conference entitled, "Combating Autism Spectrum Disorders and Developmental Disabilities in The Bahamas" was presented by the Autism Speaks' Global Autism Public Health Initiative; the Caribbean Centre for Child Development; the Res
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Chew on this: Healthy foods for healthy teeth
By now we all know the major steps in maintaining our dental health, these being brushing twice a day, flossing at least once daily, regular visits to your dentist and avoiding certain sugary and acidic foods.
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How we can avoid the worldwide dental epidemic
THERE IS a global epidemic of dental diseases, and adult dental diseases account for the lion’s share of it.
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Autism and Oral Healthcare
By Dr Andre Clarke THE conference entitled, "Combating Autism Spectrum Disorders and Developmental Disabilities in The Bahamas" was presented by the Autism Speaks' Global Autism Public Health Initiative; the Caribbean Centre for Child Development; the Res
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Dental Health and Breast Cancer
By Donnette Sands
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Ageing and mouth health
April 7 was World Health Day and it has been celebrated every year since 1948. Every year, as is the custom, the World Health Organisation (WHO) selects a theme to be highlighted. The theme they usually choose reflects a priority area of focus for the WHO. This year the theme was "Ageing and Health: Good health adds life to years".
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Neymour a poster boy for marijuana?
THE re-emergence of former Free National Movement (FNM) Cabinet minister Phenton Neymour coinciding with the CARICOM Regional Commission on Marijuana’s highly anticipated study on the decriminalisation of marijuana in the Caribbean at the recent Heads of Government meeting was serendipitous. Being diagnosed with colon cancer must have been a harrowing experience for Mr Neymour and his family.
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The story behind wisdom teeth
EVER wondered why the third molars are called “wisdom teeth”?
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