Dental

Dental Diseases

Dental diseases remain one of the greatest public health challenges worldwide and disproportionately impact poor and socially disadvantaged populations. Tooth decay is caused by bacteria that adheres to your teeth in the form of plaque. This bacteria converts processed and natural sugars into acids which erode away at your enamel and gradually cause tooth decay. […]

Dental

Dental Attrition Management

A study was conducted to identify the causative factors and to assess the prevalence of dental attrition. An attrition index was developed to measure attrition and is readily comparable across dental practices. Individual teeth were scored based on their level of wear. The attrition index was useful in assessing the severity of attrition in dental […]