Dentist
latest news & developmentsDental work’s a kick in the teeth
Many dental assistants in private practices are paid very little and have to do menial tasks.
Medical aids have dentists over a barrel
Dentists say the reduced rates paid out by medical schemes are putting them out of business.
Sex life leaving a bad taste in your mouth?
Poor oral hygiene doesn’t just affect your gums; it can also lead to impotence.
Minister wants to stop patient rip-offs
Mia Malan speaks to the health minister and others in the healthcare sector about the guideline tariffs
Minister wants to stop patient rip-offs
Mia Malan speaks to the health minister and others in the healthcare sector about the guideline tariffs.
Dummies’ guide to medical tariffs
Health professionals are finding the state’s planned guidelines for fees a bitter pill to swallow.
The price we pay for good-looking teeth
The rise of cosmetic dentistry and the diiference it makes to one’s appearance.
Dental cavities: the hole truth
As any dentist will tell you, tooth decay is the most common health disorder in humans. In SA, those most at risk are children and young adutls.
Brushing off cancer
In the latest study researchers at Imperial College, London, found that men with a history of gum disease had a 14% higher chance of getting cancer.