The Indian Dental Association (IDA) is an authoritative, independent and recognized voice of dental professionals in India. It is committed to public oral health, ethics, science and advancement of dental professionals through its initiatives in advocacy, education, research and development of standards. An authority on oral health, the association endeavors to meet the public needs and expectations. They  acknowledge that oral health is an integral part of general health and well-being. Therefore, it's aim is to lead the nation to optimal oral health. IDA pledges it's knowledge, experien ..read more

In dentistry, linea alba is defined as a white, horizontal line found on the inside of your cheek, level with the biting plane. What this tells your dentist is that you are likely clenching your teeth, resulting in the biting of your cheeks. It is a horizontal, asymptomatic white linear lesion seen on the buccal mucosa at the level of the occlusal plane of the teeth, often mistaken for leukoplakia. Histopathology includes hyperkeratosis, prominent granular layer, which may be reduced like in our case, and acanthosis. The lesions could not wipe off on scratching. Causes Of Linea ..read more

Hi Friends, Welcome to the dentist blog. We are living in the midst of technology in this 21 st century. Most of our works are carried out by the latest technology. How about introducing a technology in the case of brushing your teeth. Yeah I'm talking seriously. Most of you may have known this. Today we are going to discuss Bluetooth Toothbrush, its uses and how you can buy it , If you actually feel the need for the equipment. How Bluetooth Toothbrush Works We are in the age of smartphones, smart watches, and smart houses—and smart cars are either already everywhere or just on the hor ..read more

 The trends in dentistry is  changing day by day. Most modern treatment modalities are coming to your door steps. In this article we are going to discuss about aligner treatment cost  In Kerala.  Introduction Clear Aligners are transparent trays made of special material which are used to straighten teeth just like braces. They use gentle and constant force to move the teeth in the required position without going through the hassles of metal wires and brackets. They are a virtually invisible and removable alternative to braces designed around convenience and flexibility ..read more

Imagine if there were an alternative to smoking cigarettes. Imagine this alternative could help millions of people quit smoking and came with only a fraction of the harmful chemicals that cigarettes do. E-cigarettes are the most innovative and promising smoking-cessation product yet invented. So, public health officials and anti-tobacco activists are all in favors of this life-saving innovation An electronic cigarette is a battery-operated device that emits a vaporized solution to inhale. Usually, the solution contains nicotine. The aim is to provide the sensation of inhaling tobacco smo ..read more

“No to Crosspathy, No to Mixopathy” What is CCIM? Central Council of Indian Medicine, CCIM is the statutory body regulating the Indian Medical systems of Ayurveda, Siddha, Sowa-Rigpa, and Unani Medicine. Its major work is to To prescribe minimum standards of education in Indian Systems of Medicine viz. Ayurveda, Siddha, Unani Tib. and Sowa Rigpa. To recommend Central Government in matters relating to recognition (inclusion/withdrawal) of medical qualifications in/from Second Schedule to Indian Medicine Central Council Act, 1970. To maintain a Central Register of Indian Medicine and ..read more

Hi folks, Welcome to the dentist blog.Today we are going to discuss the Scalp Micropigmentation Course After  BDS. Current trend in dentistry reveals ,most of the doctors are opting for Cosmetology Training after completing graduation.Lets discuss the benefits of scalp micropigmentation and how a dentist can  perform this. What is Scalp Micropigmentation? Scalp Micropigmentation (SMP) is a highly advanced method of cosmetic pigmentation (tattoo). While similar to traditional tattooing, it is also unique in a variety of ways.SMP involves the use of specialized equipment (needles ..read more

Introduction Sports dentistry is one of the most recent and upcoming fields in dentistry. It mainly includes the prevention and management of athletics-related orofacial injuries and associated oral diseases. The sports or team dentist assists athletes in the prevention, treatment, and diagnosis of oral injuries. Dental trauma in sports is the major linking channel between sports and dentistry. Sports dentistry is the prevention of oral/facial athletic injuries and related oral diseases and manifestations. In children, sports activities were found to be responsible for 13% of overall ora ..read more

Teeth are attached to jawbones through roots. The apex is the tip of a root. The blood vessels and nerves enter a tooth through the apex. They traverse through the root canal that runs up through the tooth into the pulp chamber. The pulp chamber is inside the crown of the tooth. However, root canals are complex structures that have many branches that run off the main canal. It may just be possible that infected debris may still be left over in a branch of the root canal and be the cause of the reinfection. In an apicoectomy, the apex or root tip is also removed besides the infected tissue ..read more

  First year bds consist of 3 subjects. Anatomy, Dental anatomy and dental histology , physiology and biochemistry. According to 2016 KUHS scheme  Exam  carries 70 marks, consist of one long essay , 2 short essays, 5 short notes.Long essay carries 10 marks, short essay carries 5 mark and  short notes carries 3 marks. TIPS FOR KUHS EXAMS * Paper presentation is more important *Include neat diagrams , graphical representation, pie chart etc *Point wise answer presentation   TOPICS FOR FIRST YEAR ANATOMY 1 Introduction to anatomical terms, position, skin, superficial fas ..read more