February 14, 2026

Dental

‘Why be a doctor with this face?’: Bengaluru dental student dies by suicide; kin accuse 6 lecturers of harassment over skin-colour | Bengaluru News

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BENGALURU: Days after 23-year-old dental student Yashaswini B was found hanging in her bedroom, her mother has accused six of her daughter’s lecturers of abetment to suicide.Based on her complaint, Suryanagar police in Bengaluru Rural district have registered a zero FIR, which has been transferred to Bommanahalli police.Initially, police had registered a case of unnatural…

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Supreme Court regularises BDS degrees of Rajasthan students: Private dental colleges penalised for illegal admissions

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Supreme Court regularises BDS degrees of Rajasthan students In recent years, several admissions to private medical and dental colleges have come under legal scrutiny over deviations from NEET-based selection norms. One such long-running dispute involved students admitted to private dental colleges in Rajasthan during the 2016–17 academic session after qualifying criteria were relaxed at the…

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Dental Health: Doc, is it true? Using sensitivity toothpaste forever will keep the issue at bay |

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Using medicated toothpaste long-term to manage tooth sensitivity is a myth, according to dental experts. Continuous use can mask underlying dental issues, similar to how prolonged pain medication can hide other health problems. Dentists advise using medicated pastes only for the prescribed duration and consulting them for continued use or alternative treatments. The claim: Sticking…

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How to maintain oral hygiene with dental braces: Tips to prevent cavities, gum disease, and achieve a healthy smile |

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Maintaining oral hygiene is essential for everyone, but it becomes especially important when wearing dental braces. Braces create small spaces and hard-to-reach areas where food particles and bacteria can accumulate, increasing the risk of cavities, gum disease, and other dental problems. Proper oral care during orthodontic treatment is vital to ensure teeth remain healthy, clean,…

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Doc, is it true? Can regular dental cleaning damage the teeth’s enamel and cause sensitivity |

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Regular dental cleaning and scaling damages the teeth’s enamel. A common concern that regular dental cleaning and scaling damages tooth enamel is debunked by dental surgeon Dr. Baiju Hariharan. He clarifies that professional cleaning, using ultrasonic scalers, is safe and does not scratch or wear away the enamel, which is the hardest substance in the…

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Dental Hygiene: US vs India: American woman shocked by how people brush their teeth |

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An American woman living in India discovered a significant difference in dental hygiene routines between the two countries. “I learned something new today. Apparently, Americans and Indians are taught to do this one thing completely differently,” she said. She learned that most Indians brush their teeth before breakfast, while many Americans, including herself, brush after…

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