Medical professionals to be honoured at inaugural Health Excellence Awards
“Many practitioners across various sectors of the medical fraternity work tirelessly, often without acknowledgment — this is our way of saying, ‘we see you and we appreciate you’.”
By Staff Reporter
Nov. 1, 2025
From a simple cavity to a death sentence: The shocking truth about untreated tooth decay
PEOPLE underestimate the power of dental treatment as well as checkups.
By Patience Matambo
Oct. 31, 2025
Beyond brushing: Why professional cleaning is your key to long-term oral health
THE most common personal dental routine involves brushing teeth twice a day with a toothbrush and toothpaste.
By Patience Matambo
Oct. 3, 2025
Demystifying the root canal: From the source of pain to the path of relief
The tooth structure is made up of three layers the enamel, the dentin and the pulp.
By Patience Matambo
Sep. 12, 2025
Implants vs dentures: Weighing the modern solution against the traditional one
Dental care has been revolutionised with the introduction of dental implants, emerging as a formidable, albeit costly alternative.
By Patience Matambo
Aug. 29, 2025
Why cavities aren’t the only tooth enemy
On average, every person loses about 0,02 to 0,04 millimetres of tooth structure per year due to normal use.
By Patience Matambo
Jun. 6, 2025
Tooth extraction not a panacea for all dental ailments: Preservation over destruction
Rather than inquiring from the dentist about the best treatment option to preserve their teeth, most people hurriedly tell the dentist to remove the painful tooth.
By Patience Matambo
Apr. 4, 2025
Corrosion of dental appliances in the mouth: Should we be worried?
Since treatment for braces will only take five years or less, cancer brought on by metal braces is more of a thought than it is a reality.
By Patience Matambo
Feb. 21, 2025
Gum disease — plaque control and risk factors
Gum disease is a broad word that includes periodontitis and gingivitis, two separate conditions.
By Patience Matambo
Jan. 10, 2025
ILO celebrates milestone in Financial Education for Women and Youth in Zimbabwe
Local
By Bongile Moyo
Nov. 1, 2025
Digital hope: How CATS programme is transforming HIV care for adolescents in Gutu
Local
Oct. 31, 2025
