Dr Hans van Heerden

22/08/2014

Round two of the hands-on sessions with Nobel Clinician.

21/08/2014

This was the first session of 3D planning in implant dentistry.

17/04/2014

This was the first meeting of our oral hygiene study club. The speakers were Dr Van Heerden, Carina Frey and Theresa Stemmet.

25/11/2013

17/09/2013

Gum disease is the swelling or soreness of the gums (soft tissue) around your teeth. It is caused by bacteria in plaque, a sticky colourless film that forms on your teeth.

10/09/2013

The signs of gum disease are not always easy to see and can be painless. The earlier gum disease is caught, the easier it is to treat. That's why it's important to see your dentist regularly.

16/07/2013

A diet rich in polyunsaturated fatty acids, found in foods like fish and nuts, can help lower the risks of gum disease.

11/07/2013

Did you know that smoking, crooked teeth, defective fillings, pregnancies and the use of oral contraceptives are some factors that increase the risk of gum disease?

03/07/2013

Gum disease is the primary cause of tooth loss in adults 35 and over

24/06/2013

People with diabetes are 2 x more likely to develop serious gum disease

11/06/2013

Facts about gum disease:

Facts about gum disease:- On average, 50% of adults between the ages of 30 and 90 suffer from bleeding gums.

15/05/2013

Our lecture about abutment selection and cementation last night was very successful. Thanks to Dr Werner Joubert we all learnt alot!