Brushing Your Teeth During Ramadan
During the Holy Month of Ramadan, millions of Muslims around the world fast from sunrise to sunset. Most people know that fasting during Ramadan means one cannot eat, drink, chew gum or smoke during...
View ArticleMandatory Dental Check Ups for Children in Qatar
According to Gulf Times, the Qatari government just announced that dental check ups for children will now be mandatory prior to entering Kindergarten. Children in Qatar are already required to go for a...
View ArticleDental Tourism in Dubai
Dental tourism throughout the Middle East is increasing in popularity every year. Many people from this region choose to get dental treatment outside of their home country because of cost, quality, and...
View ArticleChild’s Skull with Baby Teeth
This blog would get boring if all we talked about was how great The Dental Card is and how you can’t really live without it (all true, by the way). So today we bring you something a bit lighter. Have…...
View ArticleFoods That Help Fight Plaque
A number of studies have shown that there are certain foods that help fight plaque. A couple even suggest that it’s not just what you eat that affects your teeth, but the order you eat it as well....
View ArticleStudying Dentistry in the UAE
If you are interested in studying dentistry in the UAE, there are a number of dental degree programs available. Currently there are 8 schools in the UAE that offer degree programs for dental students....
View ArticleGetting a Dentist License in Dubai
Dubai Health Authority is the government office that issues medical licenses in Dubai. The only way to apply for a dentist license in Dubai, is to submit an application online through the Sheryan...
View ArticleAlternative to Dental Insurance in Dubai
Dental insurance in Dubai is only available as an additional option to some health insurance plans. That means if you want dental coverage, you need to pay extra. Downsides of Dental Insurance in...
View ArticleDo Children Need to Floss?
Do children need to floss? The short answer is YES. Dentists recommend that parents start flossing their child’s teeth as soon as the child has 2 teeth that touch. For most babies this will be between...
View ArticleTo Rinse or Not to Rinse
Most people rinse after brushing their teeth. Seems logical. Who wants a bunch of bacteria, saliva, food particles and toothpaste left over in their mouths after brushing. Isn’t the point of brushing...
View ArticleThe Dental Card Managing Director Featured in The National
Georges Georgiou, Managing Director of The Dental Card, was featured in The National this week. The article focused on entrepreneurs in the UAE and how they deal with being the owners of their own...
View ArticleWhat’s Going on at The Dental Card
A lot has been happening over at The Dental Card as we lead up to our October launch. Most of it has been behind-the-scenes so we thought it would be a good idea to let you know what’s going on.…...
View ArticleDubai Health Authority Twitter Health Clinics
Over the Summer, Dubai Health Authority used Twitter to send out health tips for Muslims fasting during the Holy Month. While they focused mostly on giving out general Ramadan health tips, they also...
View ArticleFluoride-Free Toothpaste in the UAE
We’ve recently blogged about how most dentists agree fluoride is an important ingredient in toothpaste that helps strengthen teeth against tooth decay. However, natural health experts disagree and name...
View ArticleMinistry of Health Dental Exam Schedule 2013
The Ministry of Health (MOH) is in charge of issuing licenses to dentists in every emirate of the UAE except for Abu Dhabi and Dubai. Both of these emirates have their own licensing bodies. The 5...
View ArticleDr. Mercede Ghorbanirad, DDS
Dr. Mercede Ghorbanirad is a General Dentist that provides dental treatments for adults and children. She practices at Chiropractic Health & Physio Polyclinic in the Umm Suqeim area of Dubai. Dr....
View ArticleChiropractic Health & Physio Polyclinic
Chiropractic Health & Physio Polyclinic has 2 branches in Dubai, both located in Umm Suqeim. They currently have 1 full time general dentist on staff and are accepting new patients. Dental...
View ArticleOhaguro: Ancient Japanese Cosmetic Dental Treatment
Some of you have probably seen Japanese artwork that features “ohaguro,” women who have black teeth. Did you know that this practice of blackening one’s teeth was actually a cosmetic dental treatment?...
View ArticleArwa Dental Clinic
Arwa Dental Clinic is a private dental clinic in the Port Saeed area of Deira. The dental clinic is conveniently located across from Deira City Centre, within walking distance of the Dubai Metro. Arwa...
View ArticleFrench Dental Clinic
French Dental Clinic is a multi-specialty dental clinic located in Dubai Healthcare City. They offer a range of preventative, restorative and surgical dental treatments. Dentists on staff at French...
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