Author: Isreal Olabanji DST RN

What is Moebius syndrome? Moebius syndrome is a rare neurological condition that primarily affects the muscles that control facial expression and eye movement. The signs and symptoms of this condition are present from birth. Other cranial nerves are sometimes affected. If the 7.VII Facial nerve(Taste, tears, saliva, facial expressions) is involved, the person with Moebius syndrome is unable to smile, frown, pucker the lips, raise the eyebrows, or close the eyelids. If the 6.VI Abducens (Moves eyeballs) nerve is affected, the eye cannot turn outward and past the midline. The muscle weakness also causes problems with feeding that become seen in early…

DENTAL VOCABULARY   One of the learning parts of dentist/dental team is to understand the basic part of dental/medical terminology. It may seems difficult at first, long, but later look impressive-looking words and understandable. By learning what the word parts mean, it is much easier to understand what a brand new word is, even if you have never seen or heard it before. Most medical terms originated in either Greek or Latin. Basic Dental instruments Names and Pictures pdf .Download PDF Abrasion: loss of tooth structure caused by a hard toothbrush, poor brushing technique, or Bruxism (grinding or…

Preeclampsia is when your doctor diagnosed you and discover you have high blood pressure and protein in your urine during pregnancy. Preeclampsia is also a pregnancy complication that follow-up by high blood pressure and signs of damage to another organ system, most often the liver and kidneys. This disease condition can happen at any point after the 20th week of pregnancy, though in some cases it occurs a bit earlier. This disease condition is also called toxemia or pregnancy-induced hypertension (PIH). Eclampsia is a severe complication of preeclampsia. Eclampsia also includes high blood pressure resulting in seizures during pregnancy. The…

This is merely a guide to some of the many companies that specialize in orthodontic equipment and supplies. if you want your company listed among those mention below, contact us  If you are looking for dentist templestowe then learn more . Orthodontic Supply & Equipment Company Useful contacts British Orthodontic Society (BOS) 12 Bridewell Place London EC4V 6AP email : ann.wright@bos.org.uk Phone : 020 7353 8680 Fax : 020 7353 8682 website : www.bos.org.uk Generel Dental Council (GDC) 37 Wimpole Street London WIG 8DQ email : dcp@gdc-uk.org Tel. : 020 7887 3800 Fax : 020 7224 3294 website : www.gdc-uk.org British Dental Association (BDA) 64 Wimpole…

A mesothelioma is a rare form of cancer that affects the cells that make up the mesothelium. The mesothelium is the lining or membrane that covers and protects various internal organs of the body. The mesothelium is composed of two layers of specialized cells known as mesothelial cells. One layer directly surrounds an organ; the other forms a protective sac around thoracic and peritoneal organs.  The most common form of mesothelioma affects the pleura, which is the membrane or sac that lines the lungs and chest cavity. Other, rarer types of mesothelioma affect tissue in the abdomen (peritoneal mesothelioma), around…

What is Mesothelioma? A mesothelioma is a rare form of cancer that affects the cells that make up the mesothelium. The mesothelium is the lining or membrane that covers and protects various internal organs of the body. ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT MESOTHELIOMA SURVIVAL RATE  The mesothelium is composed of two layers of specialized cells known as mesothelial cells. One layer directly surrounds an organ; the other forms a protective sac around thoracic and peritoneal organs. The most common form of mesothelioma affects the pleura, which is the membrane or sac that lines the lungs and chest cavity. Other,…

Yellow fever is a serious, potentially deadly flu-like disease spread by mosquitoes. It’s characterized by a high fever and jaundice. Jaundice is the yellowing of the skin and eyes, which is why this disease is called yellow fever. This disease is most prevalent in certain parts of Africa and South America. It isn’t curable, but you can prevent it with the yellow fever vaccine. Yellow fever is a hemorrhagic condition that can lead to a high fever, bleeding into the skin, and cell death in the liver and kidneys. If enough liver cells die, liver damage occurs, leading to jaundice,…

Do You Nap After a Meal? It Could Be Dangerous to Your Health. Dr. Zayad Ahmed, a family physician at the National Hospital, Abuja, has advised people to avoid lying down immediately after a meal as such habits could be responsible for common abdominal pains. He told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Friday in Abuja that such practice could lead to indigestion and abdominal pains. He explained that the body is made to digest food upright after a meal and everything should be done to support such a process. People should try to avoid anything that can trigger…

 Reassure patients means removing how they worried or frightened about a procedure in a healthcare setting by putting them at ease and encourage him/her on what they see. One thing I know for sure is that nobody likes to visit the hospital, especially for the first time. Everybody wants to treat themselves at home. Unfortunately, every individual patient and family experience anxiety, stress,  pain and fear in the hospital, and even healthcare workers too. How to reduce anxiety and reassure patients in nursing and healthcare As a dental professional or healthcare provider, it will get to a point in your…

Four-handed dentistry is a system for passing instruments between a dentist and his/her assistant that maximizes speed and efficiency during procedures. Pick up the requested instrument with your thumb and index finger and pass it to the thumb and index finger of the dentist, orienting it so that the dentist does not need to make further manoeuvres to use it properly. At the same time, with your pinky, take away the instrument that the dentist is finished using. The benefit of Four-Handed Dentistry  In four-handed dentistry the dental nurse/surgery technician provides close support for the dentist, sitting on the…