Umbilical cord blood is increasingly seen as one of the best ways to treat a variety of illnesses and disorders. The cells constituting this blood are seen as safer and more effective than other sources extracted from bone marrow and organs. This means an effective treatment for a wide variety of conditions ranging from congenital […]

Human umbilical cord blood stem cells present an exciting field of study. They were first used in 1988 to treat a genetic form of anemia, and have since been used in the treatment of various types of blood cancers such as leukemia. The issue of using stem cells in medical research has been a controversial […]

Umbilical cord blood is the cutting edge in biological research and the source of a lot of seemingly miraculous developments in both the clinical arena and cosmetics. Cord blood is an important way to get vital stem cells that would be otherwise difficult to obtain otherwise. Over the years, much stem cell research has been […]

Emergency situations always come unannounced, and at times, when we are least able to handle them or deal with them. In such situations, we panic and have to think on our feet. We often take wrong decisions in haste, which we regret later on. One way to deal with such emergency situations is to be […]

One of the biggest decisions that you could make for the health of you and your family is the choice of dentist. It has the same importance as selecting a doctor. Not only does the dentist should have the necessary qualification, but he/she also has to be experienced and have the necessary skills for the […]

Cosmetic dentistry is a subdivision of dentistry. It does not necessarily concern itself with dental and oral health. Cosmetic dentistry is a grouping of different dental procedures, aimed at enhancing or repairing the appearance of the teeth and gums. It is an area of dentistry that is becoming incredibly popular over time. It is the […]

There are a lot of good general dentists, who recommend for routine checkups of your teeth and perform the regular procedures of cleaning, extraction etc. If you have health insurance, your insurance company will tell you how much of your expenses they cover, while providing you with a list of dentists, for whom they provide […]

What are dental implants? These implants are made to resemble your natural teeth. They are made out of titanium and are used to support any restorations to the teeth. There are many examples of prosthesis used with dental implants. Some of these include dentures, crowns and bridges. They are made entirely out of titanium and […]

Currently, in the dental and oral health care industry, cosmetic dentists are the most sought after professionals. This is due to the fact that more people want to improve the appearance of their teeth. Current beauty trends include white, radiant and big teeth. As a result many people are looking for ways in which they […]

For many years now, dentists have been using porcelain veneers to treat many dental issues. They enable people to have whiter, straighter, more symmetrical teeth. It is the most commonly used treatment by cosmetic dentists, for smile makeovers. Veneers are popular because they are very difficult to stain, and they are very durable and can […]