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periodontitis

In the simplest sense, the meaning of gum disease, professionally diagnosed as periodontal disease is a description for growing bacteria in your mouth that progresses in stages which can eventually destroy the tissues that are surrounding your teeth for support.
A phase of gum disease is set into motion with plaque build up. When plaque accumulates to increasing levels, it turns into a harder substance referred to as tartar. Tartar is hard to remove as it is bound to the teeth. This stage is accompanied by a term, gingivitis, I am sure you’ve heard of.
With the beginning events of gingivitis, you will notice that your gums will become red. They begin to swell. When you brush your teeth, you may experience bleeding. At this stage, your mouth is becoming unhealthy and needs the attention of a professional. At this stage, you may feel a slight gum irritation, but your teeth will be stable and intact.
To prevent gingivitis, you can take a few steps. The best, most practiced, and expressed by professionals is the need to brush after every meal and flossing regularly. This will fend off plaque build up in the early stages. Paying attention to daily oral hygiene will decrease your chances of contracting gingivitis.
If you don’t take care of your symptoms, gingivitis progresses into a disease called periodontal disease. This is a critical stage. The outcome is that a layer of your gum begins pulling from your teeth or recedes. You may notice spaces forming between your teeth. This leaves to a greater chance of small particles of food getting caught and causing infection and pain. At this point, you are at risk of your teeth getting loose and falling out.
Hopefully, you’ll recognize the signs of gum disease in its early stage. It can be treated to restore you to a healthy stage.
Author: Dr Rajan Bir Singh Thind
Disclaimer: This article is for information purposes only and does not intend to provide advice, diagnosis or treatment for any health condition. If you have or think you might have a health issue or problem, contact Dr Thind at www.thind.com or periodontist for advice, diagnosis and treatment.

Dental Camp inaguration june1993

Dental Camp inaguration june1993

Dr Rajan bir Singh Thind attended a camp at malerkotla in June 1993.This punjab level fortnight camp was inagurated by Sr lal singh ji health minister punjab ,the camp was under the guidance of Dr Mann , director dental health services Punjab . Also seen in the photograph is Dr Mohd Shabbir C.mo dental , civil hospital malerkotla

Periodontitis Check - up Camp sep 2006

THIND DENTAL CLINIC in association with COLGATE held a PERIODONTITIS CHECK- UP camp at Thind Dental Clinic, Jamalpur on 8th September, 2006. Dr.Kaushal,M.D.S. (PERIO) checked patients having gum problems. This camp was held under COLGATE HEALTH MONTH (September 2006). Dr.Kaushal told people about gum diseases and how they are caused. He told that Gum disease is also known as periodontal disease which is an infection of the tissues and bone that support the teeth. It is usually caused by a buildup plaque. Causes of gum diseases are Early sign of hypovitaminosis(a condition produced by lack of an essential vitamin),Diabetes, Blood dyscrasias (abnormal condition of blood),can be related to use of oral contraceptives, can be due to poor oral hygiene. As per Dr.Kaushal, symptoms of gum diseases are Inflammation with painless swelling, redness, change of normal contours, bleeding, periodontal pocket (gum detachment from teeth).Then he explained about various stages of gum diseases. He told about various ways through which dentists and periodontists may treat periodontitis like scaling, root planning, antibiotics, surgery, gingival grafting. According to him periodontitis can be prevented by brushing twice a day, using toothbrush with soft, polished bristles, eat a healthy diet, four to six monthly cleans and check- ups, use of COLGATE PERIOGUARD for fast acting, effective relief from gum disease. This camp was held under MISSION SMILE PROJECT which is started by Thind Dental Clinic. Mission Smile Team included Dr.Rajan Bir SinghThind, Dr. Gurinder, Dr. Suruchi, Dr. Deepti, Mr. T.L Verma, Ms. Manisha, Ms. Annu, Ms. Amrita, Ms. Paramjeet, Ms. Kitty.

periodontitis camp at thind dental clinic

THIND DENTAL CLINIC in association with COLGATE held a PERIODONTITIS CHECK- UP camp at Thind Dental Clinic, Jamalpur on 8th September, 2006. Dr.Kaushal,M.D.S. (PERIO) checked patients having gum problems. This camp was held under COLGATE HEALTH MONTH (September 2006). Dr.Kaushal told people about gum diseases and how they are caused. He told that Gum disease is also known as periodontal disease which is an infection of the tissues and bone that support the teeth. It is usually caused by a buildup plaque. Causes of gum diseases are Early sign of hypovitaminosis(a condition produced by lack of an essential vitamin),Diabetes, Blood dyscrasias (abnormal condition of blood),can be related to use of oral contraceptives, can be due to poor oral hygiene. As per Dr.Kaushal, symptoms of gum diseases are Inflammation with painless swelling, redness, change of normal contours, bleeding, periodontal pocket (gum detachment from teeth).Then he explained about various stages of gum diseases. He told about various ways through which dentists and periodontists may treat periodontitis like scaling, root planning, antibiotics, surgery, gingival grafting. According to him periodontitis can be prevented by brushing twice a day, using toothbrush with soft, polished bristles, eat a healthy diet, four to six monthly cleans and check- ups, use of COLGATE PERIOGUARD for fast acting, effective relief from gum disease. This camp was held under MISSION SMILE PROJECT which is started by Thind Dental Clinic. Mission Smile Team included Dr.Rajan Bir SinghThind, Dr. Gurinder, Dr. Suruchi, Dr. Deepti, Mr. T.L Verma, Ms. Manisha, Ms. Annu, Ms. Amrita, Ms. Paramjeet, Ms. Kitty.

canadian dentist at Thind clinic dec 1999

	rakesh Mehta came to our clinic for research project from university of winniepeg mannitoba canada
rakesh Mehta came to our clinic for research project from university of winniepeg mannitoba canada

Camp at kudu knitwears ludhiana
Description		Thind dental clinic organized a free dental check up at Kudu knitwears Focal point ludhiana

Externship in thind dental clinics

The Committee on International Programs and Development, a standing committee of the American Dental Association’s Board of Trustees believes that the personal effort and self-sacrifice of Association members who serve as volunteers in lesser developed countries to improve the health of their peoples merit professional and public appreciation and recognition. Their service, in the Committee’s view, is not only a contribution to the advancement of public health but to the creation of friendship and good will among professionals, though a small corps to date, constitute a mighty force for realization of the foregoing goals, since good health is basic to the enjoyment of all. The Committee will award a certificate of recognition, the presentation to be governed by the following criteria: The name of the award shall be Certificate of Recognition for Volunteer Service in a Foreign Country. The recipient must: be an active, life, student or retired member of the American Dental Association; have served in a foreign country in a program sponsored by a dental school, church or other recognized voluntary or nonprofit organization for a minimum of 14 days, either in one period or in several visits, in any 24-month period; have rendered dental service and taught dental personnel or assisted in training some native personnel to perform emergency treatment; supply evidence of the dates of the service with a comprehensive, detailed breakdown of activities and the value of the contribution by means of a letter or testimonial from the director of the program or other appropriate official (For student members working in a dental school program this requirement shall be the responsibility of the dean or director of the outreach program); be nominated by a component or constituent society, federal dental service or dental school; be verified in writing to be a member in good standing by the component society, if such exists, or by the constituent society or commanding officer or dean of the dental school as appropriate. Component and constituent societies are invited to nominate their members (by March 31) who have served as volunteers during the preceding year. The nominations must be made on a special form available from the Center for International Development and Affairs and must be accompanied by evidence of service as outlined in paragraph 2. Nominations will be reviewed by the Committee on International Programs and Development. The recipients will be announced within 60 days of the Committee’s meeting and the certificates will be presented to the recipients at meetings of the nominating component or constituent societies whenever feasible. A certificate may be awarded to the same individual more than once.

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Friends please contribute to promote and make India as dental tourism hub. . Please Help India to Grow in Dental Tourism top quality , Dental-Plastic Surgery in top hospitals which will generate more jobs for Doctors and rapid growth to health care industry.... India offers health travelers several benefits: Cost Benefit: The prime advantage is the cost savings with respect to medical consultancy or surgeries. Many of the Indian hospitals, serving international patients, have state-of-the-art infrastructure, highly educated doctors and top-notch services but the figure on that price tag is a fraction of what it would be in developed countries. Even if your insurance does not cover the costs of treatment in India, the final bill in an Indian hospital would most probably be lower than your out-of-pocket expenses. Timeliness: Another advantage is the possibility of getting immediate medical attention. There are no waiting lists or delays to contend with, due to insurance issues or unavailability of doctors etc. Quality Health Care: Indian doctors and paramedics are well trained and are one of the best in the world. Many professionals, at most of the lead hospitals in the country, have been trained abroad prior to working in India. Personalized Care: It is relatively easy to find quality personalized care for critically ill or aged patients. Technological Sophistication: State-of-the-art equipment and infrastructure is the order of the day at most of the top corporate hospitals. Facilitation by Government: The Government of India has recognized the economic potential of medical tourism. It has facilitated travel by introducing a special visa category known as ‘medical visa’ for patients as well as introduced tax incentives for hospitals. Ease of Travel & Communication: Travel in India has become easier and much faster due to introduction of private airlines. Access to Internet in India is considered to be one of the cheapest in the world and communication facilities are well established. Travel agencies have a great online presence and can offer you package deals that include travel costs, boarding as well as treatment costs. Easy availability of medicine & drugs: Certified drugs and medicines are easily available in India, at comparatively lesser prices. Modern & Traditional: This is India’s USP. Modern medical aid as well as traditional therapy, such as ayurveda, yoga, naturopathy etc, is available at different locations across the country including Bangalore. Tourism Potential: People who come for relatively simple, but important procedures, can consider packing in some travel too, with their doctor’s permission! This is an added advantage. Every part of the country is rich in history and diverse in geography.

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Liverpool scientists reveal plaque with magic tooth wand

LIVERPOOL scientists have developed a new device which will allow people to see the plaque on their teeth at home.

The team at the University of Liverpool have created a toothbrush-sized wand (Inspektor TC) with a blue light at its tip.

When shone around the mouth and viewed through yellow glasses, plaque glows up bright red against the yellow teeth. Professor Sue Higham, from the University’s School of Dental Sciences, said: “It is extremely difficult to get rid of all plaque in the mouth.

“Left undisturbed it becomes what we call ‘mature’ plaque and gets thicker. This is what leads to gingivitis, or bleeding gums, and decay.

“Early stage plaque is invisible, and so this device will show people the parts of the mouth hey are neglecting when they brush their teeth, enabling them to remove plaque before it becomes a problem.

“Inspektor TC is designed so that people can easily incorporate it into their daily dental hygiene routine at home. We now hope to work with industry partners to develop this prototype so that people can use it in the home to identify plaque before any serious dental work is needed.”

Dentists currently use tablets to uncover tooth decay and plaque but these often stain the mouth and taste unpleasant.

It is hoped the new product will be particularly useful for vulnerable people such as children and the elderly.

More than £45m is spent every year on children in the UK who have an average of 2.5 teeth filled or removed by the age of 15 because of tooth decay. Inspektor TC is produced in collaboration with dental and healthcare developers, Inspektor Research Systems BV, based in Norway.

The team has received a Medical Futures Innovation Award for the product.

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One of the great mysteries of medicine for patients is why doctors charge what they do. Some are amazed at the fact that bright young doctors are willing to slave for hours for patients whom they do not know, for an income which is not bad , but which is much less than others ( bankers , for example) command. They admire the fact that doctors are willing to work for 24 hours at a stretch ; and to get up at two o'clock in the morning for emergencies. It can be an arduous lifestyle which disrupts both personal and family life - something which it's not possible to compensate for simply by money.

On the other hand, most patients feel that doctors charge too much. They envy the Mercedes many doctors drive ; and the fact that they take Wednesday off for playing golf. Many resent the fact that they have to pay hundreds of dollars for medical procedures which may just take a few minutes.

Also, it’s a well-known fact that the fees charged can vary considerably – not only from doctor to doctor – but from patient to patient as well ! Patients would be much happier if the medical costs were transparent.

The truth is that the amount which doctors charge is often a mystery for doctors themselves. Most doctors are not very good businessman; and fees are usually set for reasons which are beyond their control.

Since they are used to working for free during their the medical training and residency , young doctors often quite uncomfortable collecting fees for their professional services when they first start weighing hundreds of thousands of dollars in debt. Most use market criteria to set their fees – and charge what other doctors are charging. While this is a useful rule of thumb, in many cases it can be too much- while in others it’s too little.

Many, who are idealistic when they are young, charge enough to make a comfortable living , so that they can cover their expenses , and still have enough to keep the family happy. This is easier to do in smaller towns in India for example , but extremely hard to do in the US , where doctors will start their practice often owing hundreds of thousands of dollars in debt to cover their loans to pay for their educational tuition fees.

Other doctors , who are hard-nosed businessman ,take a much more pragmatic viewpoint . They do an informal market survey to study how much patients in their community are willing to pay for their services – and price these accordingly.
Some doctor will deliberately charge a higher fee than the competition. This is especially true for senior doctors , who feel they have earned the additional income because of their experience and expertise. Others do so because they want to create an air of exclusivity about them , because they know that patients often misinterpret high fees as being equal to a better quality of service. After all , if a doctor charges more, it must be because he is better !

This is especially true for fields such as cosmetic surgery, where patients pay directly for their services, and there is intense competition for patients. Some doctors deliberately charge a premium, not just in order to maximize their income , but to convey that they are better than the rest. However, remember that higher is not always better. On the other hand, lower fees are not always a bargain either !

What I doctors who charge less ? Some doctors are financially quite comfortable , and because they have low overheads , they are willing to charge just enough to cover their costs. They charge enough to cover their staff salaries and electricity costs for example , but they often end up underpaying themselves. Ironically, though the doctors charges less because he doesn't need much money to be contented, the disadvantage of charging low fees is it often conveys to patients that the quality of services may not be as good !

This is why it's quite common to see an escalation of prices. Once one doctors increases his fees , the others often have to do so , in order to toe the line. Fortunately , this is true in the other direction as well, and of one doctor drops his prices , many others will do so as well , in order to stay competitive.
In places like the US where third party payers dominate the market, the ability of the doctor to set his own fees is practically zero. He pretty much has to charge what the third party is willing to pay. As medical insurance becomes prevalent in India, this is going to be true here as well , where the insurance companies are soon likely to call the financially shots.

In countries like the UK, which have a nationalized health service, doctors do not have to worry about how much to charge , because this is a decision which is taken out of their hands . For many doctors, this can be a blessing !

While many doctors pride themselves on their professional skills , and take pride in the fact that they couldn't be bothered about money, the fact of the matter remains that medical private practice is also a business , and unless doctor learns how to charge the right amount for his services, he will often end up underpaying himself. In the long run , this may mean that he may not be able to invest in either updating his professional skills or buying state-of-the-art equipment , both of which can lead to poor quality medical care. He will then end up losing his patients to corporate hospitals, which are extremely good at maximizing their profits. Doctors need to find the right balance, so that they can both enjoy their financial income, as well as their emotional income. Earning money is not a sin just because you are a doctor; and if this money is utilized to improve patient care, this is good for everyone involved.

Workers motivated to give up tobacco

www.tribuneindia.com/2006/20060404/ldh3.htm Workers motivated to give up tobacco Our Correspondent Ludhiana, April 3 Industrial workers, and particularly the migrants in the city smoke away their blues with beedi or cigarette puffs or chewing gutka and zarda. While blues return with a vengeance, their teeth gain palid layers. These were the findings of the Mission Smile Project, undertaken by the Thind Dental Clinic during a dental awareness and check -up camp, held at the Gurdwara Sri Guru Singh Sabha at Dhandari Khurd on Sunday. The team leader, Dr Rajan Thind ,stated that the majority of the locality hailed from Uttar Pradesh and Bihar and were industrial workers with an average monthly income between Rs 2500 and Rs 3500. Most of the residents were living in dingy and unhygienic conditions. Most of them ,regular consumers of tobacco, had bad teeth and had never visited a dentist. On an average each of them spent anything between Rs 10 and 20 on tobacco products everyday. Dr Thind observed that teeth of majority of them had developed plaque and calculus .The Mission Smile team apprised the visitors of the basics of oral health and hygiene. The proper brushing technique and use of tooth paste was demonstrated and they were motivated to give up the consumption of tobacco. Around 45 teeth were removed free of cost. Further, more than 175 people were given appointment for cleaning of the teeth. Other members of the mission smile team were: Dr Kavita Bal, Dr Preeti Rajput , Ms Bir Sukhman, Mr Tarsém Lal Verma, Mr Rahul Ketan, Ms Harry, Ms Manpreet, Ms Saroj, Ms Kitty, Ms Amrita and Mr Amardeep. The camp was inaugurated by Ms Sunita Aggarwal, the area Councillor.

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