Sports Drinks and Dental Problems in Athletes

Dental problems caused by sports drinks could harm athletes' chances of victory, a new study suggests.

A History of Dentistry in Arabia

MODERN dental clinics with state-of-the-art equipment, spotless hygiene and well-trained dentists are a relatively recent phenomenon, for the roots of dentistry in the Arabian Peninsula run deeper than most people realize. Research shows that the art of crafting teeth was practiced here in the ancient times, Al-Riyadh daily reports.

Protect Children’s Teeth from Decay

It is known that children do not brush their teeth in a proper manner and unfortunately most mothers do not know how to do it, too. 

It is rare in this part of the world to find families that make their children brush their teeth before going to bed and after every meal though it is a common practice in the West.

3D Printed Toothbrush that Claims...

3D Printed Toothbrush that Claims to Clean Teeth in Six Seconds

A toothbrush that can clean teeth in just six seconds has been developed using a 3D printer.

The brush, which looks like a gum shield covered in bristles, is customised to fit an individual’s mouth using scans of their mouth.

Dentist’s Error Blamed for Woman’s Death

13 fatal mistakes in Jeddah dental clinics under probe

JEDDAH — A medical error by a dentist has allegedly caused the death of a 20-year-old woman in Jeddah, Al-Watan newspaper reported Saturday.

Chew on This: Fewer Teeth...

Chew on This: Fewer Teeth Linked with Worse Memory

If you want to maintain a sharp memory, you may want to brush up: People who have fewer natural teeth remaining perform more poorly on memory tests, a new study suggests.

Negligence Claims Against Eye Hospital Probed

JEDDAH — The Ministry of Health has formed a committee to investigate complaints from more than 20 employees of a Jeddah-based eye hospital against their management, Okaz/Saudi Gazette learned.

The committee has visited the hospital twice to investigate the complaints, but has not taken any action yet.

Metal Implant to Fix a Worn-out Jaw Joint...

Metal Implant to Fix a Worn-out Jaw Joint: The Breakthrough to Give You Your Bite Back

THE PATIENT

From my earliest memories, my jaw has been a real problem.

I was born with temporomandibular joint disorder, which meant my jaw joint did not sit in the socket properly.

It was constantly painful and I often woke up with blinding headaches that had been caused by it.

I've taken painkillers every day of my life.

They worked a bit, but I still couldn't sleep or eat properly so I was constantly exhausted.

It was like seeing the world through a grey fog.

Everyday Habits That Damage Your Teeth

Sugar, wine, and, yes, opening bottles with your teeth can hurt your smile.

Urgent Measures for Dental Health Stressed

A dental expert has sounded the alarm about the growing incidence of dental illness among the Saudi population, saying that the Kingdom has the largest number of patients in the world suffering from tooth decay. "This is the highest rate of tooth decay cases compared to any country of the world," said Dr. Mohammad Ibrahim Al-Obaida, a professor at the Riyadh-based King Saud University (KSU). Al-Obaida is a dental expert with specializations in root canals and diseases related to tooth decay.

Dr. Al-Obaida, while giving an overview of the prevalence of various dental diseases in different age groups in the Kingdom, said that "the high rate of dental diseases will result in the national economy losing billions of riyals in coming years if preventive and unconventional measures are not taken soon." He also said that "the inclusion of dental care in the nation's health insurance plans would significantly curtail major problems in all age groups, particularly among children."