Fluoride and Filipinos
IN THE Philippines, there is no fluoride in drinking water.
Studies show that dental care and oral hygiene – as well as the presence of...
Florida bans fluoride in water
FLORIDA and Utah are the first American states to ban fluoride in public water systems.
Fluoride was not specifically mentioned although "the use of certain...
A right, not a privilege
(By Dr. Joseph D. Lim and Dr. Kenneth Lester Lim)
THERE IS a lesson to be learned from Thailand.
In that beautiful country, oral health is...
Toothache: why you should be worried
(By Dr. Joseph D. Lim and Dr. Kenneth Lester Lim)
A TOOTHACHE is more than just a minor inconvenience. It can be a sign of something far more serious.
In fact,...
Exciting jobs in oral care you didn’t know exist
(By Dr. Joseph D. Lim and Dr. Kenneth Lester Lim)
ORAL HEALTH care is more than just dentists and hygienists.
It is a lot wider profession...
The latest on oral health (Part 2)
(By Dr. Joseph D. Lim and Dr. Kenneth Lester Lim)
WE CONTINUE to share the latest information on oral health, according to current data from...
The latest on oral health (Part 1)
(By Dr. Joseph D. Lim and Dr. Kenneth Lester Lim)
THE WORLD Health Organization (WHO) has released the latest data on oral health.
The key facts:
Oral...
Protect your smile – and your heart
(By Dr. Joseph D. Lim and Dr. Kenneth Lester Lim)
CHRONIC gum disease, for example, may cause the development of atherosclerosis which narrows arteries, raises...
‘Ngiti’, a hit
(By Dr. Joseph D. Lim and Dr. Kenneth Lester Lim)
“NGITI” is a haunting ballad. “Smile”, in English, has gripped the hearts of countless fans...
Lab-grown teeth
(By Dr. Joseph D. Lim and Dr. Kenneth Lester Lim)
IT COULD be the best thing to happen since fillings, root canals and implants have become common.
And that’s growing real...