Kenya Dental Association

Kenya Dental Association To promote the interest of oral healthcare professionals and the public in oral health matters

🛑 The Link Between Thumb Sucking & Teeth Alignment.The adorable habit in the first picture can, over time, lead to signi...
21/11/2025

🛑 The Link Between Thumb Sucking & Teeth Alignment.

The adorable habit in the first picture can, over time, lead to significant dental issues like those shown below.

Why the rush?

Persistent thumb or finger sucking, especially past the age of 4, applies continuous pressure that can:
🚨Push the front teeth outward (flaring).
🚨Create an open bite, where the top and bottom front teeth don’t meet.
🚨Impact the proper development of the jaw and palate.

✨ Here’s a pro tip: Addressing this habit before the permanent teeth arrive is key to a simpler, healthier smile. Talk to your dentist about strategies to help your little one break the habit!



Credits: Howard Farran on Pinterest

Loving your toothbrush is great, but don’t forget the three-month rule! Make sure you’re replacing your toothbrush (or b...
19/11/2025

Loving your toothbrush is great, but don’t forget the three-month rule! Make sure you’re replacing your toothbrush (or brush head) every three months to keep your smile healthy and your hygiene game strong.

Credit: Heather Dwyer on Pinterest

🚫 Poorly Done Dentures: A Silent Epidemic You Shouldn’t Ignore🚨Poorly done dentures are more than just uncomfortable—the...
18/11/2025

🚫 Poorly Done Dentures: A Silent Epidemic You Shouldn’t Ignore🚨

Poorly done dentures are more than just uncomfortable—they’re dangerous.
These images show what happens when people fall into the hands of unqualified “denture makers.”

Inflamed gums, tissue damage, trapped debris, and painful removals are all avoidable with proper dental care.

🦷 Always see a licensed dentist.
🦷 Avoid cheap shortcuts and street-side fixes.
🦷 Your oral health is too important to risk on quacks.
Protect your smile. Choose professionals.

Confirm your dental professionals by SMS with the message “P  Name” and send to 20547. For example, P  White

Kenya Dental Association is committed to quality dental care for all.

   

Image source: International Journal of Research and Review

https://www.ijrrjournal.com/IJRR_Vol.6_Issue.8_Aug2019/IJRR0028.pdf

🚨🚨Did you know that keeping up with your dental cleanings does more than brighten your smile? It can actually support yo...
17/11/2025

🚨🚨Did you know that keeping up with your dental cleanings does more than brighten your smile?

It can actually support your heart health.
Here’s the science 👇🏾

🦠 When plaque and tartar build up, harmful bacteria can enter the bloodstream through inflamed gums.

❤️ Once in circulation, these bacteria can contribute to systemic inflammation, a known risk factor for heart disease.

🔬 Research shows a link between periodontal disease and an increased risk of heart attacks, stroke, and clogged arteries.

✨ Regular professional cleanings reduce bacterial load, lower inflammation, and help keep both your gums and your cardiovascular system healthier.

So yes—your dentist may be protecting more than your smile.
✨ Healthy mouth, healthy heart.
✨ Schedule that cleaning. Your future self will thank you.

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Here’s Toto Thursdays!!🍼🦷 Smile Milestones: Know Your Child’s Eruption Pattern! 👶Did you know baby teeth erupt in a pred...
13/11/2025

Here’s Toto Thursdays!!🍼

🦷 Smile Milestones: Know Your Child’s Eruption Pattern! 👶
Did you know baby teeth erupt in a predictable pattern? Knowing this timeline is crucial for managing teething and establishing lifelong oral health habits!

🌟 Why you as a parent Need to Know:
- Comfort: Anticipate teething discomfort to soothe your baby effectively.
- Hygiene: The first tooth means the first brush! Start brushing twice daily with a rice-grain smear of fluoride toothpaste.
- Check-ups: The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry recommends the first dental visit by age one or within six months of the first tooth erupting. Knowing the timeline helps you monitor their development!

Every child is different, but awareness is power! Consult your pediatric dentist if you notice significant delays.

Know Your Child’s Eruption Pattern! 👶Did you know baby teeth erupt in a predictable pattern? Knowing this timeline is cr...
13/11/2025

Know Your Child’s Eruption Pattern! 👶

Did you know baby teeth erupt in a predictable pattern? Knowing this timeline is crucial for managing teething and establishing lifelong oral health habits!

🌟 Why you as a parent Need to Know:
- Comfort: Anticipate teething discomfort to soothe your baby effectively.

- Hygiene: The first tooth means the first brush! Start brushing twice daily with a rice-grain smear of fluoride toothpaste.

- Check-ups: The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry recommends the first dental visit by age one or within six months of the first tooth erupting. Knowing the timeline helps you monitor their development!

Every child is different, but awareness is power! Consult your pediatric dentist if you notice significant delays.

Fake dental Implants!!🚨Dental implants have transformed modern dentistry — restoring smiles, confidence, and quality of ...
12/11/2025

Fake dental Implants!!🚨

Dental implants have transformed modern dentistry — restoring smiles, confidence, and quality of life for countless patients. But lately, a worrying trend has emerged: unqualified individuals are performing so-called “implant treatments” using endodontic (root canal) files, falsely claiming they are dental implants.

If a deal seems too cheap or you’re being treated in a non-clinical setting — pause and verify. Your health, safety, and smile depend on it.
Because in dentistry, shortcuts don’t save money — they cost lives.

Confirm your dental professionals by SMS with the message “P Name” and send to 20547. For example, P Lelei

What are some other myths you’ve heard? Let us know in the comments
11/11/2025

What are some other myths you’ve heard? Let us know in the comments

🚨🚨Don’t let sugar erode your smile! Sugary drinks feed oral bacteria, which rapidly produce lactic acid. This process dr...
10/11/2025

🚨🚨Don’t let sugar erode your smile!

Sugary drinks feed oral bacteria, which rapidly produce lactic acid. This process drops the pH below 5.5, initiating demineralization—the pulling of calcium and phosphate ions from your enamel.

This damage starts in just 20 minutes.Your best defense? Water! đź’§ Water neutralizes acids and allows your saliva to naturally remineralize the enamel, strengthening it over time.

Choose water between meals to stop the acid attack and keep your teeth strong!

The Kenya Dental Association leadership led by Dr Kahura Mundia held a fruitful meeting with the Unilever–Personal Care ...
07/11/2025

The Kenya Dental Association leadership led by Dr Kahura Mundia held a fruitful meeting with the Unilever–Personal Care division (Pepsodent) team this week to discuss areas of mutual collaboration, including oral health continuous education, community outreach initiatives, World Oral Health Day activities, National Dentistry Awards, and the 2026 KDA Annual Scientific Conference. The discussions also highlighted the need to consider brand endorsement of Pepsodent in future collaborative efforts. A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) will guide this partnership as both institutions work together to advance oral health awareness and professional excellence across Kenya.

We are thrilled to be at the inaugural One Health Conference in Kenya, a historic joint effort by the Kenya Medical Asso...
06/11/2025

We are thrilled to be at the inaugural One Health Conference in Kenya, a historic joint effort by the Kenya Medical Association (KMA) and the Kenya Veterinary Association (KVA)! 🇰🇪 This is where human, animal, and environmental health truly intersect. Amazing discussions underway about tackling zoonotic diseases, antimicrobial resistance, and ensuring a healthier future for all. The future of health is collaborative!

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