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Health Ministry mandates 80% biometric attendance for PG Dental students

July 06, 2026 9:37 am

The current notice follows on an earlier directive issued on January 19, 2026, when the then Dental Council of India (DCI) had instructed institutions to implement the minimum biometric attendance requirement.

Why your morning mouthwash could be silently raising your blood pressure, according to dentists

February 18, 2026 9:17 pm

Could your morning mouthwash be raising your blood pressure? Experts are warning that the quest for a ‘99.9% clean’ mouth may be killing off the beneficial bacteria your body needs to regulate nitric oxide and insulin sensitivity.

I tried Oral-B’s iO Series 9 premium AI toothbrush: Here’s how it helped me build better brushing habits

November 01, 2025 5:31 pm

The fact that the iO9 has pressure sensors and provides visual feedback makes it worth the cost, any day, compared to frequent visits to a dentist.

Shah Rukh Khan and Hrithik Roshan's dentist says glucose biscuits are more harmful than chocolates for teeth: 'Most dangerous'

September 25, 2025 5:50 pm

Follow daily oral hygiene and visit your dentist regularly

What is 'Turkey teeth', the latest trend dentists are warning against?

July 18, 2022 1:44 pm

"'Turkey teeth' is a new phrase for the very white, incredibly square and attractive teeth that millennials and social media users, in particular, are keen to acquire," Dr Suman Yadav said

Sugar-free drinks are equally bad for teeth, warn dentists

November 29, 2015 6:13 pm

The cocktail of chemicals and acids in sugar-free food and drinks can have the same impact, wearing away at the teeth, researchers found.

New tooth decay treatment spells the end of fillings

June 16, 2014 5:04 pm

New technology to repair damaged tooth from cavity without any filling or drilling!

Around Town

September 12, 2013 4:40 am

Raid on illegal dental clinics in Gurgaon

The preschool cavity epidemic

March 10, 2012 3:41 am

Dentists nationwide say they are seeing more preschoolers at all income levels with 6 to 10 cavities or more.

Basic life support training held for 45 dentists

July 21, 2009 4:22 am

Dayanand Medical College and Hospital organised a Basic Life Support for a batch of 45 dentists from the Ludhiana Dental Association yesterday.

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