Archive for November 2009
Gum Disease and Diabetes
Posted by: drkam on: November 30, 2009
The American Academy of Periodontology (AAP) news releases alert the press to AAP activities and research published in the Journal of Periodontology and important issues and studies affecting periodontology. This way the media can better disseminate timely accurate information to the public and increase dental awareness.
Some Interesting Dental Health Facts
Posted by: drkam on: November 28, 2009
Introduction
It is a widely accepted view that the more you know about a particular topic, the better you are prepared when it comes to sharing your perspective, experiential knowledge and research with others through of dialogues and discussions. The basic observation also applies in the area of dental health. It follows then that some general [...]
Dental Health is ignored by Malaysians
Posted by: drkam on: November 23, 2009
Comment:
It is shocking to learn from this Bernama report which stated that only six percent of Malaysians (total population of 28 million) are utilising dental services available in our country. Given rising living standards, one would have expected adults would be conscious of good oral hygiene and dental care. Children are setting the good example, [...]
Remove Your Amalgam Fillings Safely
Posted by: drkam on: November 16, 2009
November 16, 2009
Introduction
Many of us have these amalgam fillings. Too many people feel that they have amalgam toxicity. A lot of times, people need to have these fillings removed because it is chipping or is just wearing down from many years of use. Many years ago, getting an amalgam filling was no big deal [...]
Form of Mercury in Older Dental Fillings Unlikely to be Toxic
Posted by: drkam on: November 11, 2009
Safety of Mercury-containing fillings
Introduction
University of Saskatchewan research team found that surface forms of mercury in older “silver” fillings (also known as amalgams) may be less toxic than previously thought. But due to the significant mercury loss over time, human exposure to mercury lost from fillings is “still of concern” and that further research is needed [...]
Single tooth replacement options
Posted by: drkam on: November 10, 2009
by Dr Kamsiah binti Gulam Haider
Introduction
When children loose a tooth, there is celebration and joy. When adults loose a tooth, there is usually concern and dismay. Children replace their own tooth by growing one anew. Adults require assistance from their family dentist. The first job of the dentist is to assist their patient with the [...]
Dental care for those above 6 year old
Posted by: drkam on: November 4, 2009
Dental care for those above 6 year old
Dental Treatments
Filling
If you suffer from dental caries, you have to see a dentist for filling to prevent the caries from getting worse.
Why do we need filling？
*To stop pain caused by decayed tooth.
*To restore the shape and functions of the tooth, such as chewing, articulating, aesthetics, and etc.
*To keep the [...]
A Patients Right to Choose
Posted by: drkam on: November 1, 2009
by www.easypay90.com
As consumers we all like to have options. In fact, I remember a psychology course in college where we examined a vending machine study. The study, among other things, determined that they would sell more Snickers bars when there were Snickers bars and some other option, than when there was nothing but Snickers bars.
The [...]
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