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No Materials, No Treatment? Supply Chain Disruptions Hit Dubai Dental Clinics
Concerns around dental material shortages in Dubai are no longer whispers in clinic corridors, they are being voiced openly by practitioners themselves. In a recent LinkedIn discussion, a Dubai-based dentist laid out the reality many colleagues are quietly facing: What may seem like an isolated frustration is, in fact, a symptom of a much larger…
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Could Garlic Replace Chemical Mouthwash? New Study Challenges Chlorhexidine’s Reign
A shift toward natural oral care solutions A recent study has brought unexpected ingredients into spotlight garlic. Researchers are now exploring whether garlic extract could serve as a safer alternative to chlorhexidine, a widely used antimicrobial mouthwash in dentistry. Chlorhexidine has long been considered effective in controlling plaque and gingival inflammation. However, its use is often limited…
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Dental Anxiety Is Harming Quality of Life for UAE Adults, New Study Finds
By Dr. Krishna Prasad (Dr. KP) | Dubai, UAE A landmark peer-reviewed study published this January has revealed that dental anxiety among UAE adults is not just a minor inconvenience it is actively and measurably harming their quality of life. The research, published in Healthcare (Basel) and conducted among adults attending an academic dental clinic in the UAE, found a direct…