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'Consider coming Home'
'Consider coming Home'
The Bahamas High Commission of Canada and Peter Nicholson, the President of GIV Bahamas Inc., co-host more than 60 Bahamians and Canadian investors in Ottawa at special homecoming event...
The eyes have it ? New diagnostic technology eliminates need for drops
Optometrist Dr. Fendt Shearer, LENSES, explains use of Optomap for digital retinal exam, eliminating need for dilation drops and providing greater accuracy through scanning with digital records available for comparison from one year to the next. Stress-free eye exams can also detect other physical conditions including hypertension and diabetes...
Lupus and gum disease: is there a connection
Lupus and gum disease: is there a connection
As Lupus Awareness Month comes to a close, a general dentist encourages those people diagnosed with lupus to visit an oral health care provider every three to six months for best management of their lupus oral-related conditions to better manage their lupus activity. Dr. Shamika [...]
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Oral health is important to your overall health
Oral health is important to your overall health
What begins in the mouth does not usually end in the mouth. Did you know that your oral health offers clues about your overall health? Problems in your mouth can affect the rest of your body.
Mouth ulcers are common lesions
Mouth ulcers are common lesions
Mouth sores are very common and painful lesions. The most common mouth sores are called aphthous ulcers, commonly referred to as canker sores. They are characterized by small, shallow lesions that develop on the soft or moveable tissues in your mouth. Unlike cold sores, canker sores don't occur on the surface of your lips and ...
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Rampant dental diseases since COVID-19
Rampant dental diseases since COVID-19
Since the onslaught of the COVID-19 pandemic, ongoing health challenges continue to impact patients and our mental health. This has become more obvious to dentists as we are seeing an increase in stress-related illnesses, like bruxism (grinding of teeth), chipped and cracked teeth from trauma, jaw joint disorders and cavities and periodontal diseases. The COVID ...
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The relationship between dental health and overall health
The mouth is the gateway to your overall health.
Benefits of cosmetic dentistry
Benefits of cosmetic dentistry
Cosmetic dentistry is that branch of dentistry that focuses on improving the appearance of your smile. A great smile is an important way to show who you are to the world. Your smile expresses your emotions like happiness, love, and contentment.
Osteoporosis and its dental implications
Osteoporosis and its dental implications
Osteoporosis is a serious problem in our country. The word osteoporosis literally means "porous bones". The condition occurs when our bones lose calcium and minerals, causing them to become weak and brittle. Bone is a living tissue that is constantly changing, yet when the creation of the new bone doesn't keep pace with the removal ...
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Why gums bleed
Why gums bleed
Do your gums bleed when you floss or brush your teeth? The most common cause of bleeding gums is gum disease. Almost 70 percent of adults suffer from some form of gum disease. Bleeding gums may also be caused by something as simple as the wrong brushing technique.