Genes That Make You Smoke! Over the years, observations on smoking patterns have confirmed that genetics play a role in one’s predisposition to smoking and nicotine addiction. Over 1.1 billion people around the world smoke cigarettes, with smoking being considered the leading cause of avoidable deaths. But which genes in particular make this happen? a) […]
Image Source: express.co We all know that the process of oral hygiene maintenance is incomplete without the essential ‘swish’ of a mouthwash. In Fact, now it is ingrained in our routine oral care system. But, What if using these mouthwashes on a regular basis is rather exposing us to increased risk of diabetes? A study
Image Source: scmp.com Technology has a way of entering our everyday lives, our businesses. In this era of automation and machinery no sector can remain hidden from its wonders. The Dynamic and fast-evolving field has made its mark in the dental industry as well. New technological trends pop-up every now and then, taking the
Craniofacial Genetics: A Step into the Future Image source: Craniofacial Embryogenetics and Development- Geoffrey H. Sperber, Steven M. Sperber The human face, a unique feature of each individual; a reflection of our moods, our emotions; It is a mirror of our personalities. It is a complex structure that enables us to hear, see, eat, taste,
Image source: Howard Farran @ Facebook and hackDentistry LICHEN PLANUS. Most of us are sure to across this interesting term when we look through information regarding auto-immune disorders. The term is itself inspired by the lichen plant that usually covers rocks and trees in a mossy, web-like fashion, similar to the disorder’s clinical appearance. It
Image source: bioworld.com Despite the availability of surmountable amount of knowledge and techniques we, the Homo sapiens are evidently ill-equipped to combat the natural forces of massive destruction such as, one viral pandemic that continues to wreak havoc around the globe, unhindered. As the SARS-CoV-2 continues to take innumerable lives, medical community worldwide are putting
Image source: epainassist.com The role of salivary glands in our oral cavity is indispensable. They secrete saliva; which has lubricating, antibacterial, immunological and buffering capacities. Their unique abilities and features have been constantly at the centre of research and review. It was only a matter of time before the researchers found an association between these
The relentlessly advancing COVID-19 pandemic has revolutionised the way we will ever consider hygiene and sanitation. It has opened doors to newer concepts of looking at community and individual health. The resulting situation has triggered a wave of medical research projects, associating the dreaded -SARSCov-2 virus with various other diseases that might complicate the patients’
Image source: Pixabay With the ongoing pandemic of Coronavirus disease or COVID19, we are all in a state of anticipation to the put an end to this global crisis. As we all know, COVID19 is primarily a respiratory disease. Empirical data suggests that the disease transmission occurs through airborne droplets. Transmission of corona viruses occurs
Pic Courtesy: www.sceincephoto.com Many of us have this question looming in our minds. Even after following the dentist’s instructions – avoiding sugary foodstuffs and brushing twice daily, there seems to be no end to the increasing number of decayed teeth in the mouth. Soon after getting our decayed teeth filled by the dentist, the adjacent