Your mouth reflects your health
FOR DECADES, dentistry and medicine operated in parallel worlds. Today, mounting scientific evidence suggests they are deeply interconnected.
Periodontal disease, a chronic infection of the...
Why millions suffer
TOOTHACHES are often dismissed as minor inconveniences—until they become unbearable.
Yet across our beloved country, oral diseases remain among the most common and preventable...
The rise of preventive dentistry
FOR GENERATIONS, dental care largely meant fixing problems — drilling cavities, extracting damaged teeth, and relieving pain.
That’s changing: a quiet revolution is underway. Preventive...
Gum disease and your heart
FOR DECADES, brushing and flossing were promoted mainly to prevent cavities and bad breath.
Scientists are now uncovering a deeper message: healthy gums may...
The silent epidemic
ORAL DISEASES are among the most common health conditions worldwide.
And yet they remain largely overlooked in public health discussions.
From untreated cavities to advanced gum...
Under the sea
LIFE ABOARD a submarine is defined by confinement, routine, and self-reliance.
Crews can spend weeks or months underwater with no access to outside medical facilities,...
Space dentistry
WHEN astronauts leave Earth, they take more than courage and advanced technology with them — they also take their toothbrushes.
Oral health might seem like...
Cities attract most dentists
URBAN areas have long been magnets for healthcare professionals, and dentists are no exception.
This is not just in the Philippines. In many countries, dental...
Why dentists are few in the barrios
IN MANY rural towns across the Philippines, a toothache can linger for months before treatment arrives.
For millions of Filipinos living in remote barangays, access...
Orange juice and bad taste
ALMOST everyone has experienced it: you brush your teeth, take a sip of orange juice, and immediately regret it.
What should be a bright, sweet...