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H andwashing is considered to be one of the simplest and effective methods for eliminating germs, preventing one from getting sick, and to prevent the spread of infection. This regimen of handwashing becomes even more significant amidst this Covid19 pandemic, where the world is under one of the deadliest situations it has ever come across. This simple and cost-effective procedure can save millions and millions of world population by preventing outbreaks of such deadly communicable diseases, skin infections, diarrhea, dysentery, etc. To create more awareness among the public regarding the significance of handwashing “Global handwashing day” has been observed on the 15th of October every year. This blog article is to help the reader to better understand the necessity and importance of proper handwashing technique.  When to handwash? After using the toilet. Before and after having food. After coughing/ sneezing After handling pets, pet food and pet treats. Before, dur...

A healthy smile can truly change how you feel about yourself and your overall confidence.   Having a beautiful smile is critical in your self-esteem, and maintaining that sense of assurance is important.   But what can you do to maintain that?   Here are eight practical ways to make sure that your teeth are in the best condition. 1.     Brush and floss regularly Brushing twice and flossing once a day is the recommended practice for the best oral hygiene.   Doing this helps to keep the germs away and keep the plaque at bay, thus keeping your teeth less prone to cavities and gum diseases.   2.       Eat healthy food and drink plenty of water Include more calcium boosting foods like milk, milk products, fresh fruits, leafy vegetables, fish, etc in your diet to promote healthy teeth and gums.   Limit eating sugary treats, soda and high acidity fruits such as pineapples and oranges which can lead to caviti...

D id you know that there's a synergic relationship between your oral health and overall wellness? Taking good care of  your teeth   and gums do more than help ensure you have  a bright, beautiful smile. Protect yourself by learning more about the connection between your oral health and overall health. The connection between oral health and overall health Like other areas of the body, many kinds of bacteria are present in our mouth— mostly harmless. Normally the body's natural defences and good oral health care, such as daily brushing and flossing, keep bacteria under control. However, without proper oral hygiene, bacteria can reach levels that might lead to oral infections, such as tooth decay and gum disease. Prolonged inflammation in the mouth can allow bacteria to enter the bloodstream. If you have a healthy immune system, the presence of oral bacteria in your bloodstream causes no problems. Your immune system quickly dispenses with the...

Dental care settings invariably carry a high risk to corona infection due to specificity of procedures which involve face to face communication with the patients, exposure to aerosols generated by the high-speed handpieces ,  frequent exposure to saliva, blood and other body fluids, direct transmission through cough , sneeze or droplets, contact transmission through the oral, eye and nasal mucous membrane. As a professional, one question that a dentist should ask himself is how to avoid the Corona virus infection from everyday dentistry.  As the pandemic is rapidly evolving, it is very important to follow strictly the protocols published by national dental governing councils.  Equally important is that everyone should ensure that they are accessing reliable information from authentic sources which is timely and accurate.   In this regard, Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC, USA) recommend dental professionals especially doctors, staff nurses an...