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Call for funeral industry regulation
October 18, 2013
Call for funeral industry regulation
A funeral director has scoffed at suggestions in the auditor general's report that "best practices" prevail throughout the funeral industry...
JCN to honor young trailblazers
July 11, 2013
JCN to honor young trailblazers
On the occasion of the 40th anniversary of the independence of the Bahamas, Jones Communications Network (JCN), with the collaboration of the Ministry of Youth, Sports and Culture and other partners in the private sector, will honor scores of young Bahamians who have been trailblazers in various professions and spheres of life in the development of the nation.
These men and women from different...
Mental Health and the Oral Cavity
December 24, 2012
Mental Health and the Oral Cavity
Dental disease and psychiatric illness are both prevalent health problems in the Western World. It is generally accepted that the mouths of mentally ill people are more vulnerable to dental neglect and they suffer more frequently from poor oral health. Physical health problems seem to be poorly recognized by psychiatrists and oral health is no exception. A person?s oral health affects eating, co...
Dental Anxiety and Phobia
December 17, 2012
Dental Anxiety and Phobia
In the general population, psychological problems relating to receiving dental treatment are common. It is reported that about half of all dental patients experience some anxiety towards their dental visit. This fear can lead to a delay in seeking necessary dental care, cancellation of appointments and poor cooperation in the dental chair. Dental fear is one of the most troublesome patient mana...
Asthma and Oral Health
December 10, 2012
Asthma and Oral Health
Asthma is a chronic disease of the bronchial air passages. The trachea (wind pipe) divides into the two bronchi, one for each lung. When these bronchi are not as healthy as they should be, the individual may experience recurrent attacks of breathlessness and wheezing, which vary in severity and frequency from person to person. This is known as asthma. The individual may have symptoms that occu...
The Blood Thinner Warfarin and Oral Healthcare
November 19, 2012
The Blood Thinner Warfarin and Oral Healthcare
It is quite common for individuals who have heart valve disease; heart attacks; deep vein clotting tendencies; strokes; heart valve replacements and kidney dialysis to be on anticoagulation (blood thinning) medication. Two of the commonly used anticoagulants are: (i) ?warfarin? for long term treatment; and (ii) ?heparin? for short term treatment.
Cocaine Abuse and Your Mouth
November 05, 2012
Cocaine Abuse and Your Mouth
Cocaine is a very powerfully addictive drug and is derived from the plant Erythroxylon coca. It is considered the most potent stimulant of natural origin. Pure cocaine was popular in the 1880s as an eye and mouth anesthetic (numbing drug). In addition to the numbing effect on the eye and mouth, it also shrinks blood vessels and limits bleeding. This makes it ideal for use in the head and neck ...
Dental Month 2012
October 22, 2012
Dental Month 2012
It is here again! Dental month! October 2012 has come and we still have all of our teeth; or most of them; or hopefully some of them. In any event, let us give Dental Month a big welcome.
It has been 11 years since the Dental Month initiative of the Department of Public Health, was put into action. The initiative focuses on strengthening the dental knowledge of the general public. The stig...
Dr. Andre Clarke: Article "Oral Cancer"
October 15, 2012
Dr. Andre Clarke: Article "Oral Cancer"
The early detection of mouth and throat cancer can be achieved by regular checks of the mouth and throat, by a competent oral healthcare professional. Sometimes, tissue changes in the mouth and throat may signal the beginning of cancer. These indicative changes will be seen and felt by a thorough dental examination and appropriate action can be taken.
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