PORTAL MyHEALTH Kementerian Kesihatan Malaysia
Mental Illness And Oral Health Care
Introduction Individuals living with mental illness are prone to oral diseases because their oral healthcare has often been neglected. Such neglect is a consequence of the low priority given to oral care regimes by these individuals and their families. The severity of mental illness from minor distress to severe disorder …
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Fit And Seizure: Its Effects To Oral Health
Introduction Fit/seizure occurs when there is an abnormal electrical brain activity. During the attack, an affected person initially becomes unconscious and tonic (all major skeletal muscles contract e.g: biting tongue). This is then followed by clonic phase where all muscles relax in waves and the involuntary movements may lead to …
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What Is Special Needs Dentistry?
What Is Special Needs Dentistry (SND)? Special Needs Dentistry is a relatively new service in Malaysia. It was first introduced and made available to the public by Ministry of Health in 2011. SND service involves in delivering oral health management and care for people with moderate to severe disabilities. It …
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Head And Neck Cancer : The Importance of Dental Care
Introduction Cancer is a malignant disease which can cause unfortunate suffering and impairment to those affected if untreated. Cancer treatment involves either one or combinations of surgery, radiotherapy and/or chemotherapy. The structures in the mouth can directly be affected due to the malignancy or indirectly from the unwanted effect due …
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Dental Visit For Patients With Head And Neck Cancer
Introduction Cancer is a malignant disease which can cause unfortunate suffering and impairment to those affected if untreated. Cancer treatment involves either one or combinations of surgery, radiotherapy and/or chemotherapy. The structures in the mouth can directly be affected due to the malignancy or indirectly from the unwanted effect due …
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Dependent Elderly And The Mouth
Introduction If you are caring for your parents or loved ones, it means that they may be functionally dependent on you. Advanced age, chronic medical problems and physical impairment may lead to the dependent elderly requiring assistance for the routine activities of daily living such as brushing teeth, taking shower …
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