Top paying jobs
HERE’S the latest on career paths that don’t require bachelor’s degrees.
At least not in America. And they’re highly paid too in the U.S. of...
Location, location, location
DENTAL care depends on where one lives.
Too often, good oral health care is more common in rich than in poor countries, according to research...
Oral care reduces hospital stay of recovered COVID patients
GARGLING with a mouth wash and brushing the teeth could reduce the hospital stay of COVID-19 patients.
That’s because overall good oral health care could...
Project Nganga
THE Tingguians have a rich tradition reflected in songs, dances and ceremonies, courtship, weddings and festivals.
The bodong or peace pact is among the traditions...
Bad gums and cancer
GUM ailment or periodontal disease may increase the risk of getting sick with cancer by half.
A new study was published July 20 in the...
Out of Africa (Part 2)
WE ENJOYED Dr. Tatenda Simango’s column in The Chronicle, a popular daily newspaper in Zimbabwe, that we are sharing many of his interesting and...
Out of Africa (Part 1)
LION’S den.
This is the best description I’ve come across about the work and the risks that dentists do and face during these times of...
Bridging the gap
OVER P50 million.
That’s how much New York University (NYU) will receive to train dentists and other health professionals to provide oral health care to...
Ramen, white bread and tooth decay
EVEN pre-lockdown, instant ramen was a staple to many, young and old, across the demographic board.
During the three-month-plus shelter-in-place and long after as we...
Face masks and bad breathe
NINE out of 10 Filipinos wear face masks.
To be exact, 91 percent of Filipinos are unlike Donald Trump who, until recently and even then...