The gingival and associated soft tissue surrounding teeth may be enlarged in response to various interactions between the host and the environment. In rare cases, benign and malignant neoplasm’s may also cause enlargement of the gingiva and associated tissues. According…Read more »
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Oral Cancer – Why you need to be mouthaware ?
Oral cancer, a major health concern in India is the most common cancer among men and 3rd most common cancer among the women. India has one of the highest incidences of oral cancer in the world, constituting 4 out of…Read more »
Halitosis – Reasons, Examination and Solutions Explained
What is Halitosis ? Halitosis in general means bad breath. It is also known as oral malodor. The term halitosis comes from the Latin word halitus, breath, and the Greek – osis, meaning abnormal condition. Reasons for Halitosis 1. Due…Read more »
DIDI – Dental Implant Diagnostic Index to Simplify Implant Dentistry
What is DIDI ? DIDI stands for Dental Implant Diagnostic Index, is a first of its kind tool invented by Professor Dr. Souheil Hussaini for the purpose of diagnosis and treatment planning during Implant Dentistry procedures. It is simple tool…Read more »
Dental Stains – Here’s What You Should Know
Tooth colour varies from pearl white to pale yellow. Any deviations from these colours is termed as dental stains or dental discolorations. Let us look into a few of the reasons for this clinical situation and ways to tackle it….Read more »
Tooth Extraction – What you Need to Know ?
This is one of the most commonly carried out procedure in a dental clinic. Let us see a few of the situations that demand tooth extraction. Tooth extraction in medical terms is called as exodontia. Ideal tooth extraction should be…Read more »
Dry Mouth – Why does mouth get dry ? Possible Reasons and Solutions
Dry mouth is a condition where production or secretion of saliva is reduced. It’s clinically termed as Xerostomia. It can be due to many reasons. Here is some information on dry mouth / xerostomia. Reasons for Dry mouth It can…Read more »
Saliva as a Diagnostic Tool in Dental and Oral Health
Saliva performs a multiplicity of roles within the oral cavity, and like many things in life, its importance is usually not appreciated until it is absent. The pursuit of timely, cost-effective, accurate, and non-invasive diagnostic methodologies is an endeavour of urgency…Read more »
First Aid for Dental Emergencies – Here’s What You Must Know
First Aid for Common Dental Emergencies Emergencies are quite common even in dentistry. Dealing with these emergency situation is quite challenging to both patient and the dentist. Here are a few dental emergencies and first aid tips to tackle them…Read more »
Dr. R Ahmed – Must Know Facts about Father of Modern Dentistry in India
Author: Dr. Siri P.B. Birth of Dentistry in India Dr. R. Ahmed can be best described as a pioneer for birth of dentistry in India and is well known as Father of Dentistry. Dr. R. Ahmed’s birth dates back to December 24th, 1890 at Bengal. Intelligent and smart by…Read more »
