DCI proposes to increase age from 65 to 70 years for faculty
“The Dental Council of India also agreed in principle to increase the age limit of the teaching dental faculty from 65 to 70 and that of teachers of medical subjects from 70 to 75, taking into consideration the acute shortage of medical faculty in dental colleges of the country,” said Dr Jindal. ..NEWSLINK
Man arrested for using female dentist pic on Whatsapp
A 26-year-old civil contractor from Tripura has been arrested for allegedly using a city-based female doctor’s photo as his WhatsApp account profile picture.
The dentist, working in a private hospital, in her complaint, told police that Loganathan got her number through Just Dial, and reportedly started messaging her and they became friends. Loganathan then started using her photo as profile photo on WhatsApp account. NEWSLINK
Objection raised over a member ‘s nomination to DCI
Facing criticism for making illegal appointments, vice-chancellor of Barkatullah University, MD Tiwari is again in trouble. Member of university’s executive council Hemant Katare on Tuesday objected to nomination by VC of a member to Dental Council of India (DCI).MORE HERE
No more freebies for doctors by Pharma Companies from January 1
In a recent development in the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government has banned Pharma Companies from bestowing any freebies or perks to doctors. This means that there will be no more personal gifts, paid vacations, cruise tickets and alikes for doctors and their families starting from the first day of the new year. ..NEWSLINK
Breakthrough in Perio research
“Uncultivable bacteria (prevalent in people with periodontitis, an infection of the gums) presents a fascinating ‘final frontier’ for dental microbiologists and are a high priority for the NIDCR research portfolio,” said Dr. R. Dwayne Lunsford, director of the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research’s microbiology program. I consider this the most exciting discovery in my 30-year career,” said Dr. Wenyuan Shi, a UCLA professor of oral biology…MORE HERE
DY patil to setup dental college in Bihar
Bihar CM said said that former governor DY Patil had agreed to establish a medical and dental college at Gaya…MORE HERE
Dentist wife gets compensation from Impotent husband
A family court has called the bluff of a doctor after he sought to seek divorce from his dentist-wife citing false grounds, including accusing her of reciting from scriptures during midnight. The court found that the man was only trying to hide his impotency, dismissed his petition and directed him to pay his wife Rs 1 lakh compensation. The doctors got married in Kerala in.…TOINEWS
Dentist nominated for Grammy
Rickey Kej a dental surgeon made 3000 jingles and worked for reputed companies like Esilor, TVS, Microsoft, Levis, Air India, Blaupunkt, IBM, Toyota, Worldspace, SAB Miller, Nike, Inc., Springfield, Biocon, Lifestyle group, Kingfisher, Hsindustan Lever Limited, Airtel etc. Music director from Kannada filmdom Rickey Kej has been nominated for Grammy Award for his ‘Winds of Samsara’ that he has prepared after traveling widely all over the world. The nomination is for ‘Best New Age Album’ category for 2015 awards…NEWSLINK
Stem cells from laboratories in India illegal
Hyderabad: Laboratory grown stem cells used for treatments are still not approved in India and hospitals that are carrying out these procedures are being pulled up by the Drug Controller General of India.
A hospital in Pune, which showcased its treatment on the Internet, has been taken to task, and as a result hospitals in the city have to become cautious.
With new stem cell companies coming in the Indian market, the competition, along with the patients’ needs, are driving this experimental treatment which is still at the clinical trial stage. NEWSLINK
Pujab govt release dental health CD
“We need to create awareness among the public through the dental awareness CD which was released to the district dental health officers,” said Pujab health minister Surjit KJ. The Health Department has been regularly imparting training to the in-service dental doctors, 127 PCMS dental surgeons have also been trained for placing dental implants, he said….NEWSLINK
Losing teeth early linked with mental, physical decline
London, Dec 19 (ANI): A new study has revealed that losing teeth could be a sign of mental and physical disability. The study conducted by University College London (UCL) explained that those who had lost their teeth performed less well on memory and walking tests, than those who still had some of their own teeth, the Independent reported..NEWSLINK
Coconut Oil- Magic
Coconut oil can be used as a natural way to detoxify your teeth and gums via oil pulling. Started thousands of years ago in India, oil pulling involves swishing the oil around in your mouth for a short time each day. During the swishing, the coconut oil cuts through plaque and toxins, resulting in whiter teeth, healthier gums and removal of harmful bacteria…Sydney Herald
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