RBC partners with dentist to promote the importance of good dental hygiene at summer youth camp

More than 50 children between the ages of five and seven benefited from an interactive session on proper dental hygiene when RBC partnered with Dr. Kristen Darville, pediatric dentist, to host a community dental hygiene forum at The Royal Bahamas Police Force's Summer Youth Camp, which was held at Claridge Primary School.

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VIDEO: Texas dentist describes Abaco shark attack

A 62-year-old dentist from Texas was attacked by a 6-foot bull shark while free diving in waters near Green Turtle Cay, Abaco early Saturday morning.

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Chiropractors, dentists, psychologists join UHRA

The opposition of health professionals to the Christie administration's National Health Insurance (NHI) scheme as a model of universal healthcare (UHC) continues to pick up momentum.

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Dentist encourages children in oral care

Dental screenings and cleanings; demonstrations on effective brushing, flossing and rinsing; and discussions on the importance of eating healthy non-sugary snacks were addressed by Dr. Joyous Pickstock, managing director of Faith Dental Centre with pre-school students at Albania Christian Academy.

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Dentists warn of illegal procedures

A trend of rogue dentists performing illegal teeth-whitening and other procedures in health spas and automobile garages has prompted the Bahamas Dental Council to warn residents and those involved in the underground business.

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A Good Dentist

Dear Editor,

First I should start by saying, we Bahamians love to have good service rendered to us from any business establishment, especially when it comes to our restaurants, hospitals, doctors offices and government establishments.

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Dentists at Sandilands commended

Dear Editor,

The Dental Clinic at the Sandilands Rehabilitation Center offers some of the best services in the Commonwealth of The Bahamas.
I have been attending the Dental Clinic at Sandilands for the past four years and find the service there second to none.
Too often we are plagued with the lackluster, don't care attitude of civil servants. However, I wish to express my sincere gratitude and t...

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Teeth Cleaning

The role of the podiatrist

International Podiatry Day (IPD) is observed annually to increase awareness of the importance of foot health and podiatry with the general public, other health professions, and government health officials. IPD focuses on the impact and consequences of foot and ankle ailments and the contributions of podiatrist to promote foot health and treat foot diseases. It's ...
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Common dental problems and diseases

Experiencing dental pain and suffering can be traumatic and unpleasant. Are you aware that most of the diseases and problems in dentistry can be easily prevented? This week's column is the first in a two-part series on the four most common dental diseases and problems usually seen in dental offices today. Toothaches: Toothaches are one of ...
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