Tuesday 25 August 2020

Pierre Fauchard

 Pierre Fauchard known as  “The Father of Modern Dentistry”.

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Pierre Fauchard was a French physician.He is widely known for writing the first complete scientific description of dentistry, Le Chirurgien Dentiste, published in 1728. 

The book described basic oral anatomy and function, signs and symptoms of oral pathology, operative methods for removing decay and restoring teeth periodontal disease ,orthodontics, replacement of missing teeth, and tooth transplantation.

Fauchard often described himself as a "Chirurgien Dentiste" (surgical dentist), a term very rare at the time as dentists in the 17th century generally extracted decayed teeth rather than treating them.he was the pioneer of scientific Oral and maxillofacial surgery,dental prosthesis.

he introduced dental braces.

How to make deodorant at home?

   

                                                               DEODORANT

To make deodorant at home we need ,

1.Arrowroot powder - 2tea spoon

2. Baking soda - 1tea spoon

3.Coconut oil - as required 

4.Cinnamon powder - half tea spoon 

                                   OR

                       any essential oils

These are mixed to a thicker consistency and stored in an airtight container. 

Arrowroot is a powerful ingredient. It helps to absorb sweat .it makes skin soft and removes black marks.

It also removes foul odor. 

Baking soda cleanses the area well .It exfoliates dead cells in that area.

It removes foul odor from the body.

Cinnamon powder  gives fragrance and has anti bacterial properties. 

Coconut oil ofcourse has antibacteria,l antiviral, antifungal properties.

For more on coconut oil 

https://www.blogger.com/blog/post/edit/4492606219048720100/8533115172119964033

BY,

DR.RENJU T GEORGE,

INDIA.





Thursday 20 August 2020

How to make ORS at home?

 

Oral rehydration fluid or Oral rehydration solution( ORS). It is easy to make oral rehydration fluid at home.

4 cups of boiled cooled water 

2 table spoon of sugar

1 tea spoon of salt.

It requires more salt than the one available in market. 

By,

Dr.Renju T George,

India. 

Tuesday 11 August 2020

Gum Diseases and Covid 19

 GUM DISEASES AND COVID19

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Gum Disease Causes | parodontax | GSK Oral Health Partner

New research suggests a deadly link between gum disease and COVID-19


Emerging research has suggested a there’s a connection between gum disease and SARS-CoV-2, according to a new report, “The Mouth COVID Connection (MCC).” 

The study found that hospitalized coronavirus patients with prior underlying gum disease are more likely to suffer respiratory failure. The MCC study found a link between the bacteria produced by swollen, red, bleeding gums, and bone loss—symptoms of chronic periodontitis—and COVID-19. 

Researchers found that patients with high levels of IL-6 (interleukin), a harmful protein produced by gum disease, were at significantly greater risk of suffering life-threatening respiratory problems. A similar study in Germany tested COVID-19 patients for the IL-6 protein while they were hospitalized and determined that these patients were in critical condition and needed a ventilator to breathe.

The study suggests that patients with bad gums are at risk of generating harmful levels of IL-6 proteins that spread to their lungs. When combined with the SARS-CoV-2 virus, it can trigger a life-threatening respiratory crisis.

COVID-19 patients with gum disease IL-6 levels above 80pg/ml are 22 times more likely to suffer from acute respiratory problems and placed on a ventilator compared to patients with IL-6 levels below 80pg/ml. MCC researches urge anyone concerned if they have gingivitis or any serious gum disease to schedule a dental appointment as soon as possible.


Elderly patients—particularly those with immune-compromising, underlying conditions, such as diabetes or cardiovascular disease—are more likely to succumb to life-threatening COVID-19 emergencies, including respiratory failure. MCC researchers say the same demographic is more likely to suffer from chronic gum disease than any other age or demographic.

If you’re worried that you may have gum disease, for more on gum disease
https://dentalclinic-palarivattom.blogspot.com/2020/08/how-to-identify-gum-disease.html?m=1

by,DR.RENJU T GEORGE,
INDIA.

Saturday 8 August 2020

Sterilization

STERILIZATION is the process of removal of microorganisms  including their spores from the surface of an article or a thing.

Many ways of sterilization are employed to get asepsis.

There are mainly two methods of sterilization

1.physical

2.chemical

1. PHYSICAL METHODS OF STERILIZATION