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 […]
The COVID-19 pandemic drastically changed the lives of people all around the globe. It has left a scarring effect on all aspects of life including the global economy. Economists agree that the widespread disease will leave a long-lasting impact on the world’s economy which will be evident long after the world is COVID-19 free. The […]
Dental, or dentistry, refers to the medical discipline that includes aspects of the science of teeth and chewing. The word comes from the Greek word dentos meaning tooth. Dental science includes the study of how the tooth works and what happens when it is not in its normal condition. Oral medicine, on the other hand, […]
