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Oral health disease prevention is critical to your overall health
Maintaining your dental health is important. It is not only important for the health of your mouth, teeth and gums, but also for your overall wellness. The status of your oral health gives dentists clues about your overall health. In this column, I will address the importance of understanding the connection between oral health and ...
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Removing silver fillings may be more harmful than you think
Silver fillings or dental amalgam have been used as dental fillings for over 100 years. In fact, as a child, when I visited the dentist, I received several silver fillings. At that time, silver fillings were the standard of care. They were the most durable, affordable and a safe choice. Today, silver fillings are not ...
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Common dental problems seniors face
Common dental problems seniors face
Adults are regarded as seniors at the age of 60 years and older. Seniors experience increasing dental challenges as they continue in their aging process. Despite this group's tendency to experience comorbidities like hypertension, diabetes mellitus and a reduced immune system, practicing good home care in conjunction with regular visits to the dentist can make ...
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Bahamas Girl Guides Association Rangers go ‘virtual’ and thank health care providers
The Covid-19 pandemic might have slowed down life for many, but not for Rangers of the Bahamas Girl Guides Association...
From Cat Island to Washington, D.C.
From Cat Island to Washington, D.C.
Four Cat Island students engaged in an once-in-a-lifetime opportunity that took them to Washington DC where they shared learning around environmental conservation, culture opportunities, higher learning with their peers, and learnt that it is possible for every child to go to college once they work hard.
Why dental visits are important to your overall health
In this issue, I will address four important reasons why you should visit your dentist, especially now. Once again, at the time of this article, dentists are practicing the art and science of healing through the touch of dentistry. We have all studied our craft [...]
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Lupus 242 Holds Virtual Events for Awareness Month
Lupus 242 Holds Virtual Events for Awareness Month
May is recognized as Lupus Awareness Month around the world. With social distancing measures in place as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic, local support group Lupus 242 will host a series of virtual events to stay connected to its members and the general public...
Buddy's back
Buddy's back
Over 350 kids turned up at the Kendal Isaacs National Gymnasium yesterday for the opening of the inaugural Buddy Buckets Basketball Skills Camp and Workshop.
On the first day of the two-day camp, the country's biggest basketball star, Chavano "Buddy" Hield, and several local and international coaches took the kids through a series of drills and skill position development. Of the 300-plus participa...
Donovan Lionel Ingraham gearing up for Mr. Caribbean International Fitness Challenge in Jamaica
Donovan Lionel Ingraham gearing up for Mr. Caribbean International Fitness Challenge in Jamaica
Nassau, Bahamas -
Twenty-six year- old Donovan Lionel
Ingraham, a graduate of Dalhousie University and aspiring dentist, who
trains dolphins and enjoys fitness training, is the new Mr. Caribbean
Bahamas Fitness Challenge Winner.
Competing in mixed martial arts, football,
beach relay racing, golf, tug-o-war, indoor gym fitness, physique, and
interview, Donovan emerged the winner from the new...
Lenny Kravitz gives the gift of healthy smiles to Eleutherans
Hundreds of Eleuthera residents are flashing bright healthy smiles thanks to world famous singer, songwriter Lenny Kravitz and the GLO Good Foundation who partnered once again to put on a free dental clinic in Gregory Town, Eleuthera.