In the public imagination, a dentist’s expertise is often confined to the four walls of a clinic, a world of routine checkups and the occasional tooth extraction. They are seen as the ‘tooth mechanic’, an individual whose expertise begins and…
Apabila tiba bulan Ramadan, timbul keraguan di kalangan segelintir masyarakat mengenai rawatan pergigian. Seringkali timbul persoalan seperti adakah rawatan gigi akan membatalkan puasa? Walaupun seringkali diberi penerangan dan hebahan, namun ada yang masih tidak yakin dan masih ragu-ragu terhadap hukum…
Populasi warga emas yang berumur 60 tahun dan ke atas di Malaysia terus meningkat dan kumpulan ini berisiko untuk mendapat pelbagai masalah kesihatan termasuk kesihatan pergigian disebabkan perubahan fisiologi dalam proses penuaan serta amalan gaya hidup. Dalam aspek kesihatan mulut,…
Over the past few years, illegal dentistry by unqualified individuals has become rampant in Malaysia. Historically, complaints about illegal dental services often related to dental extractions or dentures. In recent years, however, illegal dental services have expanded towards aesthetic treatments…
Bad breath or halitosis is an unpleasant noxious odour emanating mostly from the oral cavity. Most people are not aware they suffer from the condition unless notified. Studies have shown that halitosis is associated with an increase of specific bacteria…
Patients with artificial joints: do they need antibiotic cover for dental treatment? This subject has been a topic for debate by both orthopaedic and dental professionals. Orthopaedic surgeons believe that it is recommended to prescribe prophylactic antibiotics while dental fraternity…
There are many causes for the a tooth to lose a significant coronal structure including tooth structure removal as part of the root canal therapy, when removing caries from a tooth, as well as tooth fracture. Tooth fracture can cause…
Tooth discolouration can be categorically divided into intrinsic, extrinsic, or a combination of both. Intrinsic discoloration occurs inside the tooth itself when chromatogenic content (substance that produces colour) is incorporated into the dentin and enamel layer of the teeth during…
One of the common parents’ concerns when it comes to their child teeth is noticing white spots scattering on surface of the front teeth, most of the parents come with the idea that these white lesions are because of low…
Many of us seek perfect smile, but how many of us are practising good oral hygiene and following instructions from our dentists? One of the most common reasons for a person to attend a dental clinic is when their teeth…