18 August 2025
Several studies have suggested oil pulling can reduce harmful bacteria such as Streptococcus mutans, a key culprit in tooth decay.
Tag: dental care
8 February 2024
Most of these illegal “dental practitioners” look for their victims in the pasar malam where enforcement officers are off-duty. They move from area to area, and the victims can never track them down to ask for a refund when things go wrong.
31 January 2024
Letter
The Unlikely Pair Of Susuk And Dentistry — Assoc Prof Dr Lim Ghee Seong & Dr Nurul Huda Hamzah
Susuk and dentistry, this seemingly unlikely pair, might just well be the sweet spot where practitioners may play a pivotal role in providing holistic care that respects cultural beliefs while ensuring the best possible oral health outcomes for patients.
29 January 2024
The initial road map to phase out dental amalgam involves a strategic shift towards more environmentally friendly and health-conscious alternatives.
22 January 2024
Letter
Be Wary Of Posting Clinical Case Photos On Social Media — Dr Lim Ghee Seong, Dr Hayati Ishak & Dr Arilatha Arimuthu
The ethics of sharing clinical case photos in dentistry on social media platforms: establishing standardised procedures for obtaining patient consent is crucial to ensuring ethical practices across diverse Asian health care settings.
4 January 2024
Letter
Setting Dental Wellness Goals For 2024 — Dr Ainol Haniza and Assoc Prof Dr Nor Azlida Mohd Nor
Good oral hygiene and regular dental check-ups are investments in our future, safeguarding us against expensive medical costs.
18 October 2023
Dental research has shown connections between vaping product use and gum disease and, separately, damage to the tooth’s enamel. Other possible effects include throat and mouth irritation, potentially leading to a higher risk of tooth decay and cavities.
3 August 2023
Doktor gigi hantu ini memang tidak menjalani kursus pergigian. Oleh itu, rawatan yang disediakan oleh doktor gigi hantu ini adalah tidak betul dan tidak berasas langsung.
5 July 2023
The reformation of curative health care to preventive health care is a good start when addressing the inclusion of oral health care in general health programmes.