DAVAO CITY – The Department of Health-Davao region has urged the people, especially children, to practice oral hygiene in line with this year’s National Oral Health Month celebration. Dr. Girlie Blancada, Oral Health Program Manager of the DOH–Davao, said that oral health plays a vital role...
The Philippine Dental Association (PDA) said that dental caries, commonly known as tooth decay, ranks as the foremost problem, followed closely by gingivitis and oral cancer. Photo from Pixabay "These are the three major concerns of the oral cavity," said former President of the PDA Dr. Jose Angelo...
Are you feeling the holiday spirit yet? The holiday season has always held a special place in the hearts of Filipinos everywhere. Affectionately known as the "ber" months, Filipinos celebrate the holidays with a flurry of family get-togethers and feast-filled parties as early as September. As the...
Two dentists stressed how maintaining good oral hygiene during this pandemic can be a preventive measure against coronavirus disease (COVID-19). (Unsplash) The oral cavity is one of the entry points of COVID-19 to the body aside from the nose and eyes, Dr. Adeliza Valeza said. Valeza noted that...
Oral health ‘unimportant’ for most Filipinos DENTIST WHO? Data shows that seven out of 10 Filipinos have never been to a dentist (Unsplash) We are now living in a digital era but despite the continues technological advancement, in the Philippines, the importance of overall dental health care...
TV host Ryan Agoncillo posted a throwback photo of her daughter Luna on Instagram falling asleep with a bottle. This habit is a big NO for children’s dental care. It’s the primary reason why children develop baby bottle tooth decay or early childhood caries (ECC). View this post on Instagram...
