Archive for the ‘Medicine’ Category
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.
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 [...]
Correlation between oral health and general health
Posted by: drkam on: August 11, 2009
Correlation between oral health and general health
Oral health is integral to general health, and quality of life, psychologically by influencing how they grow, enjoy life, look, speak,chew, taste food and socialize, as well as affecting their feelings of social well-being. Manifestations, which are often the first signs of the disease professionals may be the first [...]
Sensitive teeth and surrounding dental structures
Posted by: drkam on: August 9, 2009
Introduction
We all experience pain or discomfort when we consume ice creams and sweets. That pain can also come when we take a hot or cold drink. Because we have sensitive teeth, we can have discomfort from brushing our teeth or when we floss. Sensitive teeth are treatable and it is strongly recommended that you see [...]
Oral Sex Cause of Throat Cancer Rise
Posted by: drkam on: August 3, 2009
- In: Education| Medicine
- 8 Comments
SOURCES:
News conference, American Association for Cancer Research.
Otis Brawley, MD, chief medical officer, American Cancer Society, Atlanta.
Scott Lippman, MD, chair, department of thoracic head and neck medical oncology, University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center.
Dental Care for Older Adults
Posted by: drkam on: July 21, 2009
Geriatric dentistry or gerodontics is the delivery of dental care to older adults (over the age of 65) involving the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of problems associated with normal aging and age-related diseases. In dealing with older adults, a dentist works as part of an interdisciplinary team with other health care professionals.
Dental problems are among [...]
Blind man sees wife for first time after having a TOOTH implanted into his eye
Posted by: drkam on: July 8, 2009
by Paul Sims- MailOnline
When Martin Jones met his wife four years ago, he never imagined that one day he would get to see what she looked like.
The 42-year-old builder was left blind after an accident at work more than a decade ago.
But a remarkable operation – which implants part of his tooth in his eye [...]
In memory of Michael Jackson, the Peter Pan of the Modern Era
Posted by: drkam on: July 3, 2009
- In: Education| Medicine
- 2 Comments
July 3, 2009
Last night, my husband Din Merican and I attended a private dinner hosted by Dato Lim Say Chong and his wife, Datin June, in our honour. It was for me an opportunity to meet some of Din’s close PFS and University of Malaya (Class of 1963) classmates. I was moved by stories about [...]
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