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Tooth extraction not a panacea for all dental ailments: Preservation over destruction

Rather than inquiring from the dentist about the best treatment option to preserve their teeth, most people hurriedly tell the dentist to remove the painful tooth.

By Patience Matambo Apr. 4, 2025

Tooth extraction not a panacea for all dental ailments: Preservation over destruction

Corrosion of dental appliances in the mouth: Should we be worried?

Since treatment for braces will only take five years or less, cancer brought on by metal braces is more of a thought than it is a reality.

By Patience Matambo Feb. 21, 2025

Corrosion of dental appliances in the mouth: Should we be worried?

Gum disease — plaque control and risk factors

Gum disease is a broad word that includes periodontitis and gingivitis, two separate conditions.

By Patience Matambo Jan. 10, 2025

Gum disease — plaque control and risk factors

School combines vibrant education, music curriculum

Students at the college scooped the best performance award at the recently held Midlands marimba arts festival.

By Stephen Chadenga Dec. 22, 2024

School combines vibrant education, music curriculum

Bringing your ‘A’ game in dental literacy

Moreover, it serves to ensure that the toothpastes continue to satisfy requirements.

By Patience Matambo Dec. 6, 2024

Bringing your ‘A’ game in dental literacy

2023 — Another cholera year

Cholera complications can include severe dehydration, renal failure and can result in death.

By Lorraine Muromo Dec. 25, 2023

‘Restrictive advertising policies limiting medical tourism’

A senior official with a leading healthcare professional body who asked for anonymity, said the sector was lacking advertising policies that were vital in promoting medical tourism.

By Belinda Chiroodza Dec. 15, 2023

‘Restrictive advertising policies limiting medical tourism’

Treasury to review health sector budget share

The allocation falls short of the Abuja Declaration that for African countries to make health milestones, at least 15% of their national budget should be allocated to the health sector.

By Staff Reporter Nov. 12, 2023