Author: Isreal Olabanji DST, RN

Isreal Olabanji is a certified Dental Nurse in Nigeria with experience in oral health education, public health, dental instruments, and patient care. He writes evidence-based dental and oral health content for readers in Nigeria, the United States, and beyond, making expert oral care guidance accessible no matter where you're reading from. Follow me on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Pinterest, or LinkedIn.

                    Male Shaving      The average beard grows about two-tenths of an inch a day. However, the density of male facial hair varies a great deal depending on skin and hair color, In all races, the concentration is usually greatest on the chin and in the area between. The nose and upper lip.   There is no proof that an electric razor is safer or better for all types of skin than a safety razor. Both types result in nicks and cuts of the living skin tissue, depending on the closeness…

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The nurse acts as a public relation officer of the hospital. Being the first to be seen as one enters the hospital, her attitude towards patient portrays the hospital either in good light or in a bad light. If her behavior towards the patients is good, such patients will not only come back when they are sick but will also speak good of the hospital to other prospective patients. This will boost the image of the hospital within the community where it is situated and its environment. However, if the nurses behave ruly to the patients, the image of such…

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The gums may bleed due to tooth brushing and this is such a common observation, that some people mistakenly take to be normal. In cases where gum bleeding occurs more often and becomes noticeable then there must be a Problem. The gums could bleed on any slight touch with a sharp instrument. GUM BLEEDING CAUSES For the gum to bleed implies there is inflammation. Inflammation of the gum is characterized by pain, swelling, redness, and bleeding. This condition if left untreated will gradually progress to periodontitis (destruction of the supporting structures of the teeth). The causes of gum bleeding include…

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   To a layman, avulsed tooth simply means a tooth that has fallen out from its position in the socket. The treatment of avulsed tooth is called replantation. Replantation is the replacement in its socket of a tooth that has been avulsed. The tooth usually becomes firm within a few weeks, but the long-term outcome is depended on many factors. The outcome is most favorable if the tooth is replanted within half an hour of avulsion and if, before replantation, the periodontal tissues attached to the root are kept moist and not disturbed. Under ideal conditions, normal healing occurs and…

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Skin at 45 is not just older, it is biologically different. Estrogen withdrawal in perimenopause changes how skin makes collagen, ceramides, and hyaluronic acid, which changes which ingredients actually move the needle. The aisle markets dozens of “anti-aging” actives, yet only a handful have randomized controlled trial evidence in mature or estrogen-depleted skin. That gap between marketing volume and clinical signal is where most women lose money and patience. The best skincare ingredients for women over 45 are the few that match the biology. This explainer covers the hormonal mechanism, the actives with the strongest published evidence, how to manage retinol tolerance…

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