Dentistry Book

Dentistry is the field that deals with the recognition, prevention and treatment of diseases of the teeth and the surrounding structures.

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Transfer of microorganisms - General infection theory

From a contamination source, micro-organisms can move through suitable contamination routes. Various types of cohabitation can develop between the micro-organism and the host, hopefully in favor of the micro-organisms, so that the survival of the species is ensured. These cohabitation forms are not always favorable from the viewpoint of the host and vary from innocent to pathogenic.

From a contamination source, micro-organisms can move through suitable contamination routes. Various types of cohabitation can develop between the micro-organism and the host, hopefully in favor of the micro-organisms, so that the survival of the species is ensured. These cohabitation forms are not always favorable from the viewpoint of the host and vary from innocent to pathogenic.

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Types of microorganisms - General infection theory

Microorganisms or microbes are microscopic organisms that exist as unicellular, multicellular, or cell clusters. Microorganims are widespread in nature and are beneficial to life, but some can cause serious harm. They can be divided into six major types: bacteria, archaea, fungi, protozoa, algae, and viruses.

Microorganisms or microbes are microscopic organisms that exist as unicellular, multicellular, or cell clusters. Microorganims are widespread in nature and are beneficial to life, but some can cause serious harm. They can be divided into six major types: bacteria, archaea, fungi, protozoa, algae, and viruses.

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Terminology - General infection theory

The body of an infected person can react to the infection by developing a local defense process (local inflammatory reaction) or by an inflammation reaction (disease) spread throughout the body, for example by raising the body temperature.

The body of an infected person can react to the infection by developing a local defense process (local inflammatory reaction) or by an inflammation reaction (disease) spread throughout the body, for example by raising the body temperature.

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Introduction - General infection theory

It started in England, where in London in 1846 the first operation under 'narcosis' was carried out with the aid of the inhalation of ether.

It started in England, where in London in 1846 the first operation under 'narcosis' was carried out with the aid of the inhalation of ether.

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A healthier body thanks to good oral health

Did you know that good oral health also contributes to a healthier body? Prevent complaints and physical problems with these handy tips!

Did you know that good oral health also contributes to a healthier body? Prevent complaints and physical problems with these handy tips!

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This says the color and structure of your tongue about your health

Because your oral health and therefore your tongue are linked to your overall health, you can recognize a lot of possible ailments by the structure and color of your tongue. An overview.

Because your oral health and therefore your tongue are linked to your overall health, you can recognize a lot of possible ailments by the structure and color of your tongue. An overview.

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What does sugar do with your teeth?

Everyone knows that you can get holes of sugar. But how exactly do holes occur? And why can soft drinks lead to tooth decay? Read it here.

Everyone knows that you can get holes of sugar. But how exactly do holes occur? And why can soft drinks lead to tooth decay? Read it here.

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Why we stick our teeth every day from now on

People often have inflamed gums that dentists argue for a population screening. Periodontitis can affect your immune system.

People often have inflamed gums that dentists argue for a population screening. Periodontitis can affect your immune system.

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Eat your teeth healthy

We all know that we must brush our teeth, floss and have them checked regularly by the dentist to keep them healthy.

We all know that we must brush our teeth, floss and have them checked regularly by the dentist to keep them healthy.

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Do you really have to brush your teeth for two minutes?

Yes. Brushing your teeth for two minutes removes considerably more plaque than in a meager thirty second brush. Without toothpaste!

Yes. Brushing your teeth for two minutes removes considerably more plaque than in a meager thirty second brush. Without toothpaste!

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Whiter Teeth? Add this to your tea!

Whiter Teeth? The only thing you need is tea and ...

Whiter Teeth? The only thing you need is tea and ...

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How do you know if your teeth are grinding in your sleep?

You do it, but you do not know: grinding your teeth. Until your dentist or partner starts talking about it. How do you prevent your teeth from being messed up at night?

You do it, but you do not know: grinding your teeth. Until your dentist or partner starts talking about it. How do you prevent your teeth from being messed up at night?

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Hard or soft toothbrush: which is better?

A hard, medium or soft toothbrush is a matter of personal taste, you would think. Hard is never good, the tooth expert knows.

A hard, medium or soft toothbrush is a matter of personal taste, you would think. Hard is never good, the tooth expert knows.

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True or false: toothpaste helps against bad breath

For strong teeth, it is good to use fluoride toothpaste, advise dentists. But does it also help against dental plaque and bad breath?

For strong teeth, it is good to use fluoride toothpaste, advise dentists. But does it also help against dental plaque and bad breath?

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This way you help prevent dental erosion

Great to enjoy the ice cream in summer time, but if you feel a pain in your teeth it can be quite a damper.

Great to enjoy the ice cream in summer time, but if you feel a pain in your teeth it can be quite a damper.

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Electric brushing your teeth or by hand: what is better?

Every day morning and evening brushing your teeth is important. But what is the best way to keep your teeth as clean and healthy as possible?

Every day morning and evening brushing your teeth is important. But what is the best way to keep your teeth as clean and healthy as possible?

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New trend: black toothpaste for whiter teeth

When you think of toothpaste, you probably think of a tube from which a fresh white paste comes. But black is the new white!

When you think of toothpaste, you probably think of a tube from which a fresh white paste comes. But black is the new white!