Topic: China

Fluorine

It is a pale yellow gas at ordinary temperatures. Certain dentifrices containing fluorides also are effective in reducing tooth decay. Fluorine was first isolated in pure form by the French chemist Henri Moissan in 1886. The leading producers of fluorspar are China, ...
From the time we are toddlers and visit the dentist for the first time, he or she will stress the importance of brushing our teeth. It is believed that the first ancestor to the modern toothbrush, constructed with hog hairs on a ...
One of the things that is glaringly obvious in China is the poor quality of dental health. Just look at any of the sea of faces anywhere in China and you are likely to see a mouth full of awful teeth.I can ...
Brushing teeth is an integral part of dental hygiene, and even though it is the aspect most people are familiar with, there are tips that can make it even more effective. The origins of the modern toothbrush can be traced back to ...

What is a Tongue Scraper?

A tongue scraper is an ergonomic device used for cleansing the tongue of bacteria, dead cells, fungi and undigested food. The concept dates back thousands of years to ancient China and India and tongue cleaners have been used by the elite and ...

What is Fluorosis?

Fluorosis is a condition which is caused by an excessive intake of fluoride . This condition can manifest in the form of skeletal fluorosis, meaning that it attacks the bones of the body, or dental fluorosis, sometimes called enamel fluorosis. The damage ...

What is Magnolia Bark Extract?

Magnolia bark extract is a fluid alcohol extracted from the bark of a magnolia plant and frequently administered as an herbal medicine. Magnolia bark extract also contains eudesmol, an essential oil with possible antioxidant advantages. The magnolia flower is sometimes used to ...
The global market for dental devices is forecast to exceed $12.9 billion by 2016 with a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 9% from 2009 to 2016. The market is expected to be driven by strong demand for dental implants in US, ...

History of Toothbrushes and Toothpastes

History of ToothbrushesToothbrushing tools date back to 3500-3000 BC when the Babylonians and the Egyptians made a brush by fraying the end of a twig. Tombs of the ancient Egyptians have been found containing toothsticks alongside their owners. Around 1600BC, the Chinese ...
Dental experts say the crowns can contain dangerous levels of leadDentists who use cut-price and potentially deadly crowns and dentures from China are putting their patients at risk, it was claimed today.. "The fact is the majority of NHS work will be ...
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