Blood
23 Oct 2009
Oral mucositis and nutrition
Mucositis can have a very severe impact on a patient's ability to eat and drink. Nutritional support is an essential component of cancer treatment and…
Dental Care
21 Oct 2009
Oral mucositis (OM)
Oral mucositis refers to an inflammatory, erosive, and/or ulcerative process inside the mouth, which is usually caused by radiation or chemotherapy.
Anatomy
18 Oct 2009
Oral mucosa
The oral mucosa or "skin" inside the mouth covers most of the oral cavity apart from the teeth. It acts as a barrier and protects…
Children's health
31 Aug 2009
Teething Troubles
Teething is the time when a baby's first few teeth begin to erupt. Teething may cause pain or irritability, and there are a few simple things…
Cancer
28 Aug 2009
Dental hygiene (proper brushing and flossing techniques)
Developing good dental hygiene is extremely important in fighting against dental problems such as dental caries, gum disease and halitosis, which are mostly the result…
Cancer
28 Aug 2009
Dry Mouth (Xerostomia)
Xerostomia (dry mouth) is the subjective feeling of oral dryness, which may or may not be associated with a problem with the salivary glands. It…
Children's health
26 Aug 2009
Pit and Fissure Sealants
A fissure sealant is a material that essentially covers the grooves of teeth. Protecting deep grooves reduces the chance of tooth decay on the top…
Blood
26 Nov 2008
Virtual Medical Centre Presentation
Watch a presentation video on Virtual Medical Centre.
Bone
06 Mar 2008
Preventing burns from electric dental handpieces
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is warning dental professionals about serious patient injuries caused by poorly maintained electric dental handpieces. Some patients have experienced third degree burns that needed plastic surgery. The burns have occurred during tooth extraction, when cutting teeth and bone, and during other surgical procedures, but…
