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A recent review published in JAMA (March 2024) by Stoopler et al. offers an evidence-based synthesis of three of the most prevalent oral conditions:1. Xerostomia (dry mouth)2. Oral candidiasis3. Recurrent
Date: 16th Dec.,2016 After dental pain, one of the common causes of oral pain is that of mucosal origin. As has been rightly said, “One realizes the importance of something
Date: 9th Dec., 2016 In the first part of this article, I spoke about the history, types, composition and mechanism of denture adhesives. In case you missed it, you can
Date: 2nd Dec.,2016 Chlorhexidine is often called the ‘gold standard’ in antiplaque agents. It is a molecule with a stellar track record: having been used for over 60 years in
Date: 24th Nov.,2016 Cavities, also known as a dental caries, is a result of tooth decay. Dental caries is prevalent among children right from infancy to adolescence. In fact, according
Date: 9th Nov., 2016 Let’s face it, regular toothbrushes simply cannot do the best job of cleaning your teeth by themselves. On average, only 43% of plaque is removed by
Date: 3rd Nov., 2016 Flossing is critical to your oral hygiene and has numerous benefits. Floss is designed to reach spots – that toothbrushes can’t – like gaps between the
Date: 27th. Oct., 2016 Brushing is the most basic part of your dental care regime. It is such a common part of our morning routine that we don’t even think
Date: 3rd Oct., 2016 There is a common belief among dentists that – optimal outcome of complete denture treatment depends on the successful integration of the prosthesis with the patient’s
Date: 22nd Sept., 2016 In the last post we looked at some aspects of diagnosing dentinal hypersensitivity (DH). To recap, it is characterized by a short sharp pain arising from
