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MISCONCEPTIONS ABOUT TEETHING IN NIGERIA
MYTHS and MISCONCEPTIONS are beliefs, ideas, opinions and stories which people of a particular culture and race hold unto about a subject matter for many years and are passed down as incorrect information from generation to generation. TEETHING is a process which occurs in every child and it is a normal physiologic process in the...
THE NIGERIA OF MY DREAM AS A DENTAL SURGEON
Nigeria dental profession has not got to where it ought to be but it has left where it used to be. Though, the rate at which doctors are leaving the country is alarming, we can always hope for a better tomorrow. It is a matter of time, something will be done to improve the...
LIST OF DENTAL SCHOOLS IN NIGERIA
A dental school (school of dental surgery, school of dentistry, dental faculty) is a tertiary educational institution—or part of such an institution—that teaches dental medicine and surgery to prospective dentists. Upon successful completion after 6 years, the graduate receives a degree in Dentistry, Dental Surgery which, depending on the school, graduates might be awarded a BDS or BCh.D which means bachelor's degree in Dentistry...
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Bleeding Gums – Ten (10) Quick Facts You Need To Know
Healthy gum is firm, surrounds the tooth structure and does not bleed either while eating or during brushing.Diseased gum is swollen, puffy, reddish and bleeds easily. It is called gingivitis.Deposits on teeth induce gum disease. Keeping your teeth clean can maintain your gums healthyTartar (Hard...
INTERESTED IN DENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS VISIT PROGRAM?
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Oral Health Awareness Visits (OHAV) to Schools, Religious Centres, Workplaces, Communities, Or Any Social Or Formal Gathering is one of the numerous programs that we have used in the time past to project to the public that the overriding objective of economic and social development is to improve people’s quality of lives, to enhance their well-being,...
FOODS THAT CAN INFLUENCE YOUR ORAL HEALTH
Most Nigerians know that a balanced, nutritious food is very essential to healthy living. They also know that eating patterns and foods choices play an important role in preventing tooth decay and gum disease too. That shows we are informed. Good. The question now is ´are we well- informed? Your body is a complex...
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14th Annual Scientific Conference Of The Faculty Of Dentistry, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife
Wow. Faculty of Dentistry conference! It is another opportunity to visit Ile-Ife-the cradle of Yoruba race. I am always excited each time the name OAU Ile-Ife is mentioned, not only because i graduated from the institution, but the fact that what OAU Ile- Ife stands for is something...
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 Nigerian Association of Dental Public Health (NADPH) 6th Scientific Conference and Annual General Meeting
Dental public health DPH has been defined as the science and the art of preventing and controlling disease and promoting dental health through organized community efforts. Nigerian Association of Dental Public Health consists of dentists involved in the assessment of dental health needs and improving the dental health of populations rather than...
IS DENTAL CARE ALLOWED DURING MUSLIM FASTING?
Nigeria is a multi-religious country. Ramadan, the Islamic Holy month is the ninth month of Islamic lunar calendar in which many faithful Muslims engage in a long time of fasting during daylight hours, lasts for 29 to 30 days. Ramadan poses many oral health challenges, and it’s important that people practising the...
CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC: DO’S AND DON’TS IN ORAL HEALTH CARE
It is no longer news that Coronavirus (COVID-19) has put the world at a standstill. In addition to the various precautions which had been advocated by various health organisations, here is a short list of the do's and don'ts to help govern your dental care during this period even as you stay...
YOU & YOUR DENTAL HEALTH DURING THIS COVID-19 PANDEMIC”
It is no news that there is a global menace called COVID-19, which has been spreading like a wildfire. This has necessitated the Nigerian government (both at the Federal and State level) to give an order of compulsory "Stay-at-home" to her citizens, to help nip it in the bud.
MY BABY’S TEETH SEEM DISCOLOURED. SHOULD I BE WORRIED?
Are you worried that your child´s teeth are changing colour? You are noticing yellow to brown to black and also greenish stains.Your Baby teeth which is also referred to as milk teeth are usually whiter than their adult teeth. Oh! What a relief right. This happens because their adult teeth is...
