Wealthy nations must step up support for Africa and vulnerable countries in addressing past, present and future impacts of climate change The 2022 report of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) paints a dark picture of the future of life on earth, characterised by ecosystem collapse, species extinction, andContinue Reading
Oral health problems such as dental caries, periodontal disease, and congenital craniofacial deformities have short- and long-term effects on the general health of infants. Good oral health in children is very important as it has a great impact on their growth, general development, and quality of life. The purpose ofContinue Reading
Oral health is a part of general health, but maintaining good oral health is a bit awkward and different in geriatrics. The dental care of geriatric patients is challenging and needs more attention than the dental care of younger people. Aging is a natural process associated with many oral diseasesContinue Reading
Society and the process of socialisation make a man. As man interacts with the members of society and its various institutions, he evolves into a personality of character and values. The values, attitudes, and behaviours (including health values, attitudes, and behaviours) he acquires from the interactions ultimately determine his totalContinue Reading
Unhealthy lifestyle choices speed up the aging process and put the body at risk of some debilitating or life-threatening illnesses, and may even procure early death for the one who engages them. Many people die in disillusionment and agony from ailments that they strolled into or bought with their money!Continue Reading
Health is a matter of choices. We must become intentional about the choices we make. We should make and retain good choices that may help promote amd protect our health. The first step in making healthy choices is to steer clear of the old choices that have had negative influencesContinue Reading
Stress = Drain Have you ever felt physically or emotionally drained? That is what health authorities call stress. Stress is any mental, emotional, or physical strain that may threaten the health of the body or may have an adverse effect on the body’s functioning. A lot of things can getContinue Reading
Help people You are, probably, an ‘oral (mouth) health professional’ or an individual who is just interested in helping others achieve an optimum level of the health of the mouth through simple education. Either way, I see giving OHI as a way of creating value for others – trying toContinue Reading