What is Telemedicine? Telemedicine permits health care professionals to evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients at a distance utilizing telecommunications technology. The methodology has experienced a striking promotion in the most recent decade and it is turning into an increa...

Health is universally and most commonly defined as ‘A state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of a disease or infirmity’. What this implies in a broader view is also that- ‘Prevention is better than cure’. With increasing awareness o...

Globally, parents are deeply concerned not just about their health, but about the health of their children. Here are a list of common questions in a parent’s mind and their answers. Total COVID-19 affected individuals globally: 99% adults and 1% children. Is my child at risk o...

COVID-19 has affected almost all industries equally. This is true even for healthcare services. While emergency care and intensive care patients might be higher due to COVID-19 affected patients, all other specialties such as surgery, gynecology, general medicine, dentistry, p...

This period of uncertainty is definitely creating a lot of anxiousness and stress for a lot of us. However, a pregnant woman is more vulnerable to experience these emotions. Therefore, any expecting mother and the people around her need to be well informed of dealing with this...

Telemedicine has been around since the 1960s and has received more acceptance with each passing year. This COVID-19 pandemic has however led to the commencement of a new telemedicine era, making it the future of healthcare. Indian surveys show that ‘Over 50% of Indian women ar...

A survey conducted in developed countries show that around 90% of your clinical practice clientele are old patients while only 10% or lesser is comprised of new patients. Keeping in mind that clinics or doctors end up spending out of their pocket to obtain ‘New patients’, stat...

Recent studies have shown that up to 80% of the people in urban areas search for information on a treatment/procedure, doctor, or clinic/hospital ONLINE before choosing one. This shows the increasing importance of digital marketing in healthcare. With the availability of free...

COVID-19 has taught us many things. One of the most important of these lessons is ‘Adaptability’. With growing concerns to maintain social distancing even as lockdowns are easing, it is solely our collective responsibility to find effective ways of returning to normalcy while...

A diagnosis with COVID-19 can be daunting and difficult to accept. However, with a global mortality rate of less than 3% and over 80% of those with the infection being asymptomatic, it is best for one to stay positive and focus on the recovery. Once we develop symptoms of COVI...

The world as it is today has survived many calamities in the past. This includes historical pandemics such as the Spanish flu and the Ebola virus. To think that ‘COVID-19’ might be the end of the world is just incongruous. The thoughts that the coronavirus should rather instil...

Telemedicine/Teleconsultation/Telehealth/virtual-health/Virtual-consultation, etc., refers to one of the most recent advances in the health care industry. It is the use of the modern-day, readily and widely available communication devices such as mobile phones or computers to...

Teledentistry- The paradigm shift A lot of dentists are still hesitant to make a move towards the digitalization of their clinical practice. However, the increasing importance and use of teledentistry is encouraging and shows a lot of promise to develop the field of dentistry....

Curie is a modern software platform that connects doctors, nurses, patients, and other medical/dental eco-system players. Using Curie helps a doctor to: Manage clinical day to day operations with ease with touch and voice-based software Store and maintain patient records and i...

With almost every dentist around you offering only ‘Emergency dental services’, a lot of you might be wondering what exactly constitutes a ‘DENTAL EMERGENCY’? Here is a guide to help you decide when is the best time to fix an appointment. Intense tooth pain- Mild to moderate t...

Dentists have been identified as being at a HIGH-RISK of Covid19 exposure and infection. They have been advised to NOT open practice around the globe. However, with lockdowns being eased and attempts to regain economic footing and livelihood being made, dentists have been give...

Spending time at home also means we are eating or over-eating at home. A healthy diet contributes to building immunity and helping the body’s ability to fight against infections. Here is a guide to foods that should be avoided and foods that can be included more into your dail...

This sudden, unexpected period of lockdown has forced all of us to forget our usual routines and adapt a newer schedule at home. This might be having a negative impact on some of us, especially if we usually have a fast-moving life. It is therefore mandatory to come up with a...

Most dentists who own a dental clinic are skeptical regarding how the dental clinics will run following the lifting of the covid19 lockdown. Some of the effective ways to ensure a cushioned effect of the lockdown are Follow up on all patients who missed an appointment that was...

Patient retention is one of the most effective, yet tricky ways that contribute to the progress and substantiation of a dental clinic. Retaining existing patients comes with several advantages such as: It is more economical than obtaining new clientele Long-standing patients h...

Bad breath or oral malodor is the term given to any unpleasant smell or odor emanating from the mouth. This can cause a lot of embarrassment to those who suffer from it. There are a variety of oral and systemic causes for bad breath. However, oral causes are found to be more c...

WISDOM TOOTH TROUBLE? ACT WISE! A human adult has 32 teeth in total. However, the final four ‘Wisdom Teeth’ or ‘Third molars’ are the last to erupt. They derive their name from the fact that they appear when a person is ‘Older’ or ‘Wiser’- around the ages of 17-25 years. Inter...

Desire a perfect smile? Veneers might be your answer! Dental veneers are a cosmetic dentistry procedure where a thin layer of tooth-coloured biocompatible restoration material such as porcelain or composite resin is bonded to the tooth surface to improve its aesthetic appearan...

Oral cancer – Prevention and Diagnosis Cancer is one of the biggest public health threats in the modern world. Oral cancers affect more people in developing countries than in the developed countries. Males are more prone to this type of cancer. According to the World Health Or...

A toothbrush is one of the single most important everyday cleaning tools that help to improve your oral hygiene and health. Therefore, choosing the right toothbrush and following the correct method of brushing is important for one to get the best hygiene outcomes. Following th...