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Letter: Jackson Burnside - a Renaissance Man
May 16, 2011
Letter: Jackson Burnside - a Renaissance Man
EDITOR, The Tribune.
Jackson Burnside was a Renaissance Man. His intellectual curiosity, commitment to and love of country, view of his place in the universe and his courage came from his parents, the late Dr. Jackson Burnside (the first black Bahamian dentist) and Mrs. Gertrude Burnside (the first black Bahamian and the first Bahamian female pharmacist). Although an architect by profession, Jack...
January 19, 2021
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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June 16, 2020
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
May 05, 2020
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...
The cost of keeping your mouth alive
July 18, 2011
The cost of keeping your mouth alive
By Dr Andre Clarke
"It seems like the cost of dental care keeps increasing. Dentists charge too much. Why should I pay so much for such a simple dental procedure?"
May 14, 2011
Allyson Maynard Gibson on the passing of Jackson Burnside
The Editor
Jackson Burnside was a Renaissance
Man. His intellectual curiosity, commitment to and love of country,
view of his place in the universe and his courage came from his parents,
the late Dr. Jackson Burnside (the first black Bahamian dentist) and
Mrs. Gertrude Burnside (the first black Bahamian and the first Bahamian
female pharmacist). Although an architect by profession, Jackson w...
May 28, 2019
Lupus 242 Holds 3rd Annual Health Talk to Educate Members
On Saturday May 18th, Lupus 242 held its 3rd Annual Health Talk at the University of The Bahamas. Educating the public about lupus is one of the major goals of the local non-profit organization. The group also provides support and information for persons in The Bahamas living with the illness...
May 21, 2019
Lupus 242 Celebrates World Lupus Day with a Pop Up Run/Walk
On Friday May 10th, World Lupus Day, runners took to the streets in purple participating in a POP Up Run/Walk in memory of lupus fighter Crystal Stubbs. Proceeds from the event benefitted Lupus 242, a local non-profit organization providing support and information for persons in The Bahamas living with lupus...
September 28, 2018
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority's local chapter celebrates 50 years of service
Fifty five years ago a young American married to a Bahamian Dentist petitioned the head office of the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc, AKA, to establish a chapter in New Providence...
September 28, 2018
AKAs celebrate 55 years of service by devoting hours of service
Fifty-five years ago the late Muriel Eneas, an American who was married to Bahamian dentist Dr. Cleveland Eneas, himself a member of a fraternity, petitioned the head office of the Alpha Kappa Alpha (AKA) Sorority Inc. to establish a chapter in New Providence. She had [...]
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