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Effects Of Finger Sucking & Nail Biting On Your Teeth
Finger sucking & nail biting as oral habits
An oral habit is any repetitive or stereotypic behaviour which utilizes the mouth. It is a reflection of growth and maturing of structures in the mouth. There are numerous habits that fall under this category such as NAIL BITING, FINGER/DIGIT SUCKING, DIGIT SUCKING, TONGUE THRUSTING, LIP SUCKING, ARM...
TOP FIVE (5) DENTAL TIPS TO REMEMBER DURING THE CHRISTMAS SEASON
To ensure your teeth get the best present of all time this Christmas season, then stick to these simple top five dental health tips and keep your teeth in healthy condition even beyond the season.
It would not be nice to have dental emergencies during this period, it would not be nice starting the year...
LET’S TALK ABOUT TOOTHBRUSHES
We have heard so much about toothbrushes, tooth paste and tooth brushing. They are essential routine in our dental care to give us healthy mouth and beautiful smile. They are however guided by certain principles to be able to derive maximum benefits. These principles include:
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TOOTH BRUSHING MADE SIMPLE!
Tooth brushing is fun. If you know the tune of the popular school rhyme ‘Row, row, row your boat 2ce, gently on the see, then you can sing this oral hygiene song.
This famous rhyme emphasises the importance of brushing one’s teeth twice daily. The direction of the tooth brushing technique to use and the...
TOP 8 QUESTIONS ON ROOT CANAL TREATMENT(RCT2)
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6. If a Tooth Has Had Root Canal Treatment, Is It a Dead Tooth?
Root Canal Treatment does not kill a tooth. Even though root canal treatment removes the pulp tissue from inside the tooth, the tooth is by no means "dead." Following successful endodontic treatment,...
Bad Breath: STOP IT NOW!
Hello Nigerians out there, Bad breath is real. Stop it before it stops you. Bad breath also called ‘Halitosis’ is a condition that many of us suffer from. When we emit an unpleasant odour from our mouths, it is said that we are suffering from “bad breath”.
It is believed to be the third most...
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INTUITIVE HMS REDEFINES DENTAL PRACTICE IN NIGERIA
‘The digital revolution that is transforming every aspect of our world is also impacting dentistry and medicine in a multitude of ways, from electronic record-keeping and data analysis to new diagnostic tools, novel prevention methods and revolutionary treatment options. “The future is wide open with HMS (Intuitive),” says Emmott.’’
Technology is really changing dentistry for...
The Facts on Acid and Dental Decay
Hello Nigerians, there are many things that are bad for your teeth: chewing on ice, using the teeth to open bottle covers, chewing on bone, not wearing mouth-guard while playing contact sports, and of course excessive sugar intake.
Sugar reigns supreme in the world of poor oral hygiene, and every dentist, including your DENTAL CHANNEL...
COMMUNIQUÉ ISSUED BY THE NIGERIAN DENTAL ASSOCIATION (NDA) AT THE END OF HER 51ST ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING/BIENNIAL MEETING AND 1ST NATIONAL DENTAL SUMMIT (NDS)
COMMUNIQUÉ ISSUED BY THE NIGERIAN DENTAL ASSOCIATION (NDA) AT THE END OF HER 51ST ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING/BIENNIAL MEETING AND 1ST NATIONAL DENTAL SUMMIT (NDS), HELD AT D’ PALMS AIRPORT HOTEL, AJAO ESTATE AND THE SICKLE CELL CENTRE, IDI ARABA, LAGOS STATE, NIGERIA FROM THURSDAY 25TH OCTOBER TO FRIDAY 26TH OCTOBER, 2018.
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BEHOLD THE NEW NDA PRESIDENT: Dr Omoshibo Evelyn Eshikena
MEET THE NEWLY ELECTED NDA PRESIDENT
Dr Omoshibo Evelyn Eshikena emerged as the newly elected President of Nigerian Dental Association at the just concluded 51st Annual General Meeting and 1st National oral health Summit of Nigerian Dental Association which held on Friday, October 26th, 2018 at Sickle Cell Centre, opposite Lagos University Teaching Hospital, Idi-araba, Lagos
Dr Omoshibo Evelyn Eshikena,...
NDA: NIGERIAN DENTISTS ELECT NEW OFFICIALS
The Nigerian Dental Association on Thursday held its Annual General Meeting at which new members of its Executive Council were elected. The AGM was attended by leaders of the Association and all members from all over the country. The opening ceremony was on Thursday, October 25th, 2018 at Swiss D'Palms Airport Hotel, Ajao Estate,...
