dental care Archives

8 February 2024

Avoid ‘Roadside Dentists’ In Pasar Malam — Dr Cheah Chia Wei

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

Letter

No More Metals In Your Teeth — Dr Noor Azlin Yahya & Dr Mohammad Tariqur Rahman

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

Letter

Protecting Oral Health And Safeguarding Our Youth From Vape Dangers — Dr Janice Hew Pei Fang

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

Letter

Jauhkan Diri Dari Doktor Gigi Hantu – Tuan Yuswana Tuan Soh

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

Letter

Malaysia’s Ageing Population On Dental Care – Dr Diyana Sheereen Anuar

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.

Tag: dental care

Avoid ‘Roadside Dentists’ In Pasar Malam — Dr Cheah Chia Wei

The Unlikely Pair Of Susuk And Dentistry — Assoc Prof Dr Lim Ghee Seong & Dr Nurul Huda Hamzah

No More Metals In Your Teeth — Dr Noor Azlin Yahya & Dr Mohammad Tariqur Rahman

Be Wary Of Posting Clinical Case Photos On Social Media — Dr Lim Ghee Seong, Dr Hayati Ishak & Dr Arilatha Arimuthu

Setting Dental Wellness Goals For 2024 — Dr Ainol Haniza and Assoc Prof Dr Nor Azlida Mohd Nor

Protecting Oral Health And Safeguarding Our Youth From Vape Dangers — Dr Janice Hew Pei Fang

Jauhkan Diri Dari Doktor Gigi Hantu – Tuan Yuswana Tuan Soh

Malaysia’s Ageing Population On Dental Care – Dr Diyana Sheereen Anuar

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