by Dr Linda Chen | Jul 5, 2019 | Oral Health Education, Oral Health Men, Oral Health Women, Prevention, Risk Factors, Signs and Symptoms
If you are, you’re not alone. Approximately half of Australian adults (aged 18+) brushed their teeth just once a day or not at all, despite the best efforts to promote oral health education by dental organisations. Now, a new UK study, with similar results, has...
by Dr Linda Chen | Mar 11, 2019 | Oral Hygiene Care, Prevention, Risk Factors, Signs and Symptoms
Most people understand that maintaining good oral hygiene is an essential part of having good overall health. What we often fail to fully comprehend are the consequences if we don’t. Some of us may have had personal experiences that had a positive effect on our...
by Dr Linda Chen | Feb 26, 2019 | Dental News & Research, New Dental Technology
A team of Hong Kong based oral healthcare experts, including the scientist responsible for the Rock Gripper, Grinder and Corer tool on the Beagle 2 Mars Lander in 2003, have collaborated to co-design what may be the world’s most advanced ultrasonic electric...
by Dr Linda Chen | Nov 30, 2018 | Dental Treatment, Oral Hygiene Care, Prevention
There are a range of home and dental treatment options available for individuals experiencing sensitive teeth. The suitability of any one of these options depends on what the actual cause of the sensitivity is. For example, the most common cause of tooth sensitivity...
by Dr Linda Chen | Oct 24, 2018 | Oral Health Education, Oral Health Tips and Facts, Risk Factors, Signs and Symptoms
We all know the foods and drinks that are the main culprits for causing tooth decay, cavities and gum disease. They include refined carbohydrates, high in added sugar, such as chocolate, sweets, cookies, cakes and soft drinks. But just because you avoid these foods...
