How to protect your teeth during seasons of indulgences
TABLES groan under the weight of mince pies during certain seasons of indulgences such as the holidays, chocolates circulate endlessly, and festive drinks flow...
The hidden toll
EVERY end of the year, calendars fill with festive gatherings, office parties, and family celebrations.
While holiday season parties are often associated with cheer, indulgence,...
Sparkling pools, sandy beaches
(By Dr. Joseph D. Lim and Dr. Kenneth Lester Lim)
SUMMER brings images of sparkling pools and sandy beaches.
Water and sun-filled adventures can also carry...
Contact sports
SUMMER brings outdoor activities.
Many of them, in fact, as we enjoy good weather.
As participation in contact sports continues to grow across age groups, dental...
Summer
AS TEMPERATURES rise, routines shift during summer.
Often associated with leisure and indulgence, summer also demands responsible habits.
Dental professionals are warning that the summer season...
Hiding in plain sight
THE LINK between heart diseases and oral health is hidden in plain sight.
While it may not be obvious to many, the link is clear.
For...
Diabetes and oral health
ONE EXAMPLE of how oral health is closely linked to systemic health is diabetes.
Indeed, diabetes and oral health is a two-way street of risk...
A window to your health
(By Dr. Joseph D. Lim and Dr. Kenneth Lester Lim)
FOR DECADES, dentists have insisted that the mouth is more than just a place for...
Alzheimer’s might be coming from your mouth
A GROWING body of scientific research is reshaping how experts understand Alzheimer’s disease.
The latest clues point to an unexpected place: the human mouth.
For decades,...
Did you know? Dentistry inspired the ball pen
THE BALLPOINT pen — an everyday tool found in pockets, offices, and classrooms worldwide—owes its existence to a surprising origin story.
It is often linked,...