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Electric toothbrush or manual? Which one is the best?
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Feb 17, 2025

Some studies have suggested that electric toothbrushes reduce plaque and gingivitis (gum disease) more effectively than manual ones.

Medics warn of increasing number of fake online doctors
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 29, 2025

The Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council Chief Executive Officer David Kariuki, has urged the public to take caution and verify the creden...

Government says unlicensed dental services providers face Sh10 million fine
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 26, 2024

The crackdown on unregistered dental clinics is part of a wider government effort to address unauthorised medical practices across the country.

Dental care in Kenya: High costs and tradition limit access to essential oral health services
Charity Kilei  |  Oct 26, 2024

According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), over 480 million people in the African region struggle with oral health issues.

Nairobi's dental care services get a boost as City Hall upgrades county health facilities
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 10, 2024

The improvements, which include the installation of new dental units, aim to provide better healthcare services for the community, especially in under...

Mandera County Referral Hospital launches state-of-the-art dental unit
Adan Mohamed  |  Aug 16, 2024

The newly launched unit will have a team of nine skilled dental professionals, including a consulting restorative dentist.

‘Caday’: The enduring natural toothbrush preferred by Somalis
Charity Kilei  |  Jul 18, 2024

The branches and roots remain popular due to their medicinal advantages in maintaining oral health.

Finance Bill protests: Unions demand release of kidnapped doctor Austin Omondi
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 23, 2024

The Kenya Dental Association, the KMPDU and members of the public claim that Omondi, alias JaPrado, was taken by police officers for his involvement i...

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