Disorders that limit one’s ability in chewing , biting, smiling, speaking or psychosocial well being
One health concept as summarized by the World Organization of Animal Health (French: OIE) is that the human and animal health are interdependent and bound to the health of the ecosystems in which they exist. Though his treatise on Airs, Waters and Places in Circa 400 BC, Hippocrates had urged the physicians that all the […]
“ Health is like MONEY, we never have a true idea of its value until we LOSE IT” -Josh Billings BEWARE All people practicing medicine or dentistry are NOT the doctors. Some of them are quacks, who is “an unqualified person who falsely claims to have medical knowledge”. As it is known, the ‘unconventional dentistry, […]
The term myiasis is derived from the Greek work “myia”, which means invasion of vital structures of vertebrates by fly larvae. Reverend F.W.Hope, in 1940 coined the term “myiasis”. According to Zumpt, myiasis can be defined as “an infestation of live human and vertebrate animals by dipterous larva, which at least for certain period of […]
I’m not ill; just that My pancreas has gone lazy –A Diabetic patient The pancreas secrete about 40-50 units of insulin daily, mainly in two steps: Basal insulin secretion: Low level secretion of insulin at the time of fasting. Post-prandial secretion: Increased levels of insulin produced after eating food. Normal levels of insulin are […]
The unexplained burning sensation, experienced commonly by the women is the Burning Mouth Syndrome (BMS). According to International Association for the study of Pain and International Headache Society, burning mouth syndrome is defined as “distinctive nosological entity, including all forms of burning sensation in the mouth with stinging sensation or pain, in association with an […]
It is wisely said that the worth of something is known only when we lost it. Saliva being an essential complex fluid in the oral cavity, is composed of water (99%) and a variety of non-organic and organic substances including enzymes, hormones, antibodies, antimicrobial constituents and growth factors. Saliva helps to prevent dental caries, promotes […]
Do you mind if I sit back a little?? No one would ever like to hear it either socially or psychologically. Halitosis (Latin halitus: breath, vapor) or bad breath (as known popularly) is the unpleasant or offensive smell emanating from the human mouth. Halitosis is described and characterized by foetor oris, oral malodor, mouth odor, […]
“Green is the prime color of the world, and that from which its loveliness arises”. The vast greenlands are created for human’s peace and pleasure. But are all the plants useful??? The answer is a Big NO………….. A beautiful plant, when got dried under the leaves and becomes yellow is sent to the industries for […]
Did you know that your mouth and body is a two way street???? To be simpler, an unhealthy mouth offers clues to unhealthy body and vice versa….So, be protective by learning more about the connection between your oral and overall health. The connecting link One important thing that has to be understood is that mouth […]