News Articles
- 08Apr2018
Oral And Dental Health: Is There A Link Between Oral Health And Overall Health And Wellness?
The World Health Organization defines health as “a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being, and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity”. Concurrently, one’s oral health also plays a big role in the achievement of this overall well-being. Optimal oral health is achieved when the mouth is free from pain, cancer, sores, […]
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Can I Get HIV From Oral Sex?
Oral sex is an increasingly common practice among Jamaican couples, including teenagers, who often believe this is a completely safe alternative to penetrative intercourse. However, have we ever really thought about the role this immensely pleasurable act can play in the transmission of infectious diseases such as HIV, herpes, syphilis, gonorrhea, and so on? Or […]
READ MORE - 07Apr2018
The Importance Of Caring Your Child’s ‘Baby Teeth’
Summer is over and back to school is already here, ensuring that we provide our children with the best educational opportunities for that ‘Bright’ and ‘successful’ future that we all want for them. Unfortunately, we rarely acknowledge that teaching our children proper oral care and good dietary habits at an early age is also an […]
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