Category: Dental Care

Traditionally many people regarded a Professional as an individual who dressed appropriately within their working environment, or by simply carried out a skilled task efficiently within their chosen job sector. Although these factors do contribute towards professionalism, there are many more requirements needed to become a competent skilled Dental Care Professional (DCP). To be registered…

Oral health is defined as a state of being free from chronic mouth and facial pain, oral and throat cancer, oral infection and sores, periodontal disease, tooth decay, tooth loss, and other diseases and disorders that limit an individuals capacity in biting, chewing, smiling, speaking, and psychosocial wellbeing. (WHO, 2019) Unfortunately, access to oral health…

The health, well-being and quality of life of human beings depend on good oral health throughout a lifetime, from infancy to adulthood. According to the World Health Organization (2018), oral health diseases such as dental caries (cavities) and periodontal disease, affect many people around the world and they are, for the most part, entirely preventable.…

Title of Essay: Healthy mouth means happy life. Discuss the effects of dental disease on the welfare of domestic cats. Include in your discussion the causes of dental disease in cats and how we, as owners, can contribute to promoting oral health and welfare in our pet felines. Dental care involves the cleaning and maintaining…

Nigeria is struggling with many health, infrastructural, economic and political challenges. But the most challenging of these issues is that major issues seem to be treated as minor issues and minor issues seem to be treated as major issues. As nationals and dental professionals that should uphold health we are asked to answer the varying…

The oral cavity is increasingly becoming recognised as a window to general health. Hepatitis is a heterogeneous inflammatory liver disease which manifests in the oral cavity and has important implications in the dental setting. Dentists and oral health workers must be aware of the full spectrum of signs and symptoms, as well as how the…

The importance of aligning education with career choice cannot be underestimated. Given the importance of passion for work, it seems much easier to develop passion by being successful and being a good person. Choosing a career that you enjoy can ultimately focus your attention on pursuing your career path. While choosing a degree major that…

A smile can speak volumes and is a universal language in not only the human race but can be seen in some animals as well  chimpanzees, cats, and dogs amongst a few. When words fail, a simple smile can create and exemplify feelings of joy, happiness, confidence, care, and safety. A smile also has…