I couldn’t hide my satisfaction when I read the news in the US about effectiveness of the floss. Finally something I have been preaching about is out and in the open for everyone to read. You see I have met many dental professionals who have doubted my way of giving oral hygiene instructions especially […]
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Do You Recommend Toothpick?
I will once again return to the times when I was a student in dental school and knew only little of the dentistry. We were learning about cariology and were advised to bring in dental radiographs (x-rays) if we had any. I had had a panoramic radiograph taken recently and the teacher – a specialist in cariology – […]
Compilation of Excuses
After being so serious for a while it is time to lighten up for a moment. People are funny creatures. You can tell all sorts of tales of them and their funny ways. This time I will tell you about people’s creativity when they put a blame on so many other things than their own […]
Do You Recognise the Gum Disease?
Many people have gum disease without knowing it and it often comes as surprise when they are told about it at the dentist. Even bigger surprise would be if they knew how many dentists do not recognise the gum disease or know what a comprehensive treatment is for it. I have seen countless amounts of patients in […]
Can You Trust the Recommendations given to You by a Dental Professional?
Too Many Options Floss, tape or ribbon? Soft, medium or hard brush? Manual or electric? Fluoride or herbal toothpaste? Whitening, double-action, triple-action or all-in-one? Mouthwash or not? These questions are endless in the mind of a common consumer. So no wonder they rely on the advice of a dental professional. Why wouldn’t they? Us professionals have […]
