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Kachimmi:
nice! But forgot to tell us that toothbrush is no 1 enemy of the teeth

How

Mhizrohzz:
For a year now I've not been able to eat with my left side jaw because of shocking sensation.. What do I do??

I will advice that you visit a dentist for adequate examination and treatment plan.

DonMekino:
What of ppl like me that use Chewing Stick..??

There is nothing bad in using chewing stick.

desreek9:
please i need to know where i can get braces, location, amount and the type of braces, thanks

It depends on your financial readiness and patience for at least 2years. The treatment outcome is gradual and amazing at the end.
As regards location, you have two options, private dental clinics or government-owned hospitals. The treatment is usually more expensive in private clinics. For the government-owned hospitals, places like LUTH OR LASUTH can provide orthodontic service. For the private clinics, you can google search as I can confidently mention any one that offer the service but there are many especially on the island.

I hope this information helps.

saibop:
Is there a way to cure tooth ache without removing the teeth?

Yes it is very possible to cure toothache without removal. The treatment option depends on the cause of toothache.
You can visit your dentist who will determine the best option for you.

CAUSES OF BAD BREATH


1. Food: The breakdown of food particles in and around your teeth can increase bacteria and cause a foul odour. Eating certain foods, such as onions, garlic and spices also can cause bad breath. After you digest these foods, they enter your bloodstream, are carried to your lungs and affect your breath.

2. Tobacco products: Smoking causes its own unpleasant mouth odour. Smokers and oral tobacco users are also more likely to have gum disease, another source of bad breath.

[b]3. Poor dental hygiene: If you don't brush and floss daily, food particles remain in your mouth, causing bad breath. A colourless, sticky film of bacteria (plaque) forms on your teeth. If not brushed away, plaque can irritate your gums and eventually form plaque-filled pockets between your teeth and gums (periodontitis). Your tongue also can trap bacteria that produce odours. Dentures that aren't cleaned regularly can harbour odour-causing bacteria and food particles.

4. Dry mouth: Saliva helps cleanse your mouth, removing particles that cause bad odours. A condition called dry mouth or xerostomia (zeer–o-STOE-me-uh) can contribute to bad breath because the production of saliva is decreased. Dry mouth naturally occurs during sleep, leading to "morning breath," and it worsens if you sleep with your mouth open. A chronic dry mouth can be caused by a problem with your salivary glands and some diseases.

5. Medications: Some medications can indirectly produce bad breath by contributing to dry mouth. Others can be broken down in the body to release chemicals that can be carried on your breath.

6. Infections in your mouth: Bad breath can be caused by surgical wounds after oral surgery, such as tooth removal, or as a result of tooth decay, gum disease or mouth sores.

7. Other mouth, nose and throat conditions: Bad breath can occasionally stem from small stones that form in the tonsils and are covered with bacteria that produce odour. Infections or chronic inflammation of the nose, sinuses or throat also can cause bad breath.

8. Other causes: Diseases, such as some cancers, and conditions such as metabolic disorders, can cause a distinctive breath odour as a result of chemicals they produce. Bad breath in young children can be caused by a foreign body, such as a piece of food, lodged in a nostril.

DEALING WITH BAD BREATH

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Bad breath can impact negatively on personal relationships, be it partner, friends or family members. As a rule, whether we like it or not, we experience bad breath every day we wake up in the morning. However, it becomes worrisome when that bad breath persists even after cleaning the mouth. As a dentist, most of my patients that presented with the complaint of bad breath are mostly worried about the impact this might have on their marriage, business opportunities and social interactions.

The anxiety is usually palpable; the sufferer will even avoid situations that will involve face to face contact with people. Some are even used to the age-old practice of cupping their hands over their mouth and take a quick sniff to assess whether they have bad breath.

If you need any form of advice or clarification regarding your dental health, let's discuss here.


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Your mouth, the gateway to a healthier you.

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boss01:
Thanks

You are welcome

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Bad breath can impact negatively on personal relationships, be it partner, friends or family members. As a rule, whether we like it or not, we experience bad breath every day we wake up in the morning. However, it becomes worrisome when that bad breath persists even after cleaning the mouth. As a dentist, most of my patients that presented with the complaint of bad breath are mostly worried about the impact this might have on their marriage, business opportunities and social interactions.

The anxiety is usually palpable; the sufferer will even avoid situations that will involve face to face contact with people. Some are even used to the age-old practice of cupping their hands over their mouth and take a quick sniff to assess whether they have bad breath.

Stores are full of products offering a variety of scented mouthwashes, mints, chewing gums, and strips. These offer only a temporary measure if the underlying cause of bad breath is not addressed.
Getting rid of bad breath can be easy if the underlying cause can be identified or can be difficult if it’s underlying psychiatric component, a situation described as ‘Halithophobia’ whereby a person is having a feeling that he/she has mouth odour but in reality, there is no bad breath. Identifying the causes of bad breath will definitely give a clue to how to get rid of it.

The following are the causes of bad breath:
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1. Food: The breakdown of food particles in and around your teeth can increase bacteria and cause a foul odour. Eating certain foods, such as onions, garlic and spices also can cause bad breath. After you digest these foods, they enter your bloodstream, are carried to your lungs and affect your breath.

2. Tobacco products: Smoking causes its own unpleasant mouth odour. Smokers and oral tobacco users are also more likely to have gum disease, another source of bad breath.

3. Poor dental hygiene: If you don't brush and floss daily, food particles remain in your mouth, causing bad breath. A colourless, sticky film of bacteria (plaque) forms on your teeth. If not brushed away, plaque can irritate your gums and eventually form plaque-filled pockets between your teeth and gums (periodontitis). Your tongue also can trap bacteria that produce odours. Dentures that aren't cleaned regularly can harbour odour-causing bacteria and food particles.
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4. Dry mouth: Saliva helps cleanse your mouth, removing particles that cause bad odours. A condition called dry mouth or xerostomia (zeer–o-STOE-me-uh) can contribute to bad breath because the production of saliva is decreased. Dry mouth naturally occurs during sleep, leading to "morning breath," and it worsens if you sleep with your mouth open. A chronic dry mouth can be caused by a problem with your salivary glands and some diseases.

5. Medications: Some medications can indirectly produce bad breath by contributing to dry mouth. Others can be broken down in the body to release chemicals that can be carried on your breath.

6. Infections in your mouth: Bad breath can be caused by surgical wounds after oral surgery, such as tooth removal, or as a result of tooth decay, gum disease or mouth sores.

7. Other mouth, nose and throat conditions: Bad breath can occasionally stem from small stones that form in the tonsils and are covered with bacteria that produce odour. Infections or chronic inflammation of the nose, sinuses or throat also can cause bad breath.

8. Other causes: Diseases, such as some cancers, and conditions such as metabolic disorders, can cause a distinctive breath odour as a result of chemicals they produce. Bad breath in young children can be caused by a foreign body, such as a piece of food, lodged in a nostril.

For causes related to oral health, your dentist will work with you to help you better control that condition. Dental measures may include:

1. Mouth rinses and toothpastes : If the bad breath is build-up of bacteria (plaque) on your teeth, your dentist may recommend a mouth rinse that kills the bacteria. Your dentist may also recommend toothpaste that contains an antibacterial agent to kill the bacteria that cause plaque build up.

2. Treatment of dental disease. If you have gum disease, you may be referred to a gum specialist (periodontist). Gum disease can cause gums to pull away from your teeth, leaving deep pockets that fill with odour-causing bacteria. Sometimes only professional cleaning removes these bacteria.

Generally, If you want to prevent or reduce mouth odour, do the following:

1. Brush your teeth after you eat. Brush using a fluoride-containing toothpaste at least twice a day, especially after meals. Toothpaste with antibacterial properties has been shown to reduce bad breath odors.

2. Floss at least once a day. Proper flossing removes food particles and plaque from between your teeth, helping to control bad breath.

3. Brush your tongue. Your tongue harbours bacteria, so carefully brushing it may reduce odours. People who have a coated tongue from a significant overgrowth of bacteria (from smoking or dry mouth, for example) may benefit from using a tongue scraper, Or use a toothbrush that has a built-in tongue cleaner.

4. Clean dentures or dental appliances. If you wear a bridge or a denture, clean it thoroughly at least once a day or as directed by your dentist. If you have a dental retainer or mouth guard, clean it each time before you put it in your mouth. Your dentist can recommend the best cleaning product.

5. Avoid dry mouth. To keep your mouth moist, avoid tobacco and drink plenty of water — not coffee, soft drinks or alcohol, which can lead to a drier mouth. Chew gum or suck on candy (preferably sugarless) to stimulate saliva. For chronic dry mouth, your dentist or physician may prescribe an artificial saliva preparation or an oral medication that stimulates the flow of saliva.

6. Adjust your diet. Avoid foods such as onions and garlic that can cause bad breath. Eating a lot of sugary foods is also linked with bad breath.

7. Regularly get a new toothbrush. Change your toothbrush when it becomes frayed, about every three to four months, and choose a soft-bristled toothbrush.

8. Schedule regular dental checkups. See your dentist on a regular basis — generally twice a year — to have your teeth or dentures examined and cleaned.

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handsomeguy4kyf:
nice one are you a dentist?

yes

opisco01:
Wow

Visit your dentist.
Do you need any clarification?

Even if you think you’re doing everything right, there may be dental mistakes you’re making every day that you’ve never considered. Daily habits that might seem like no big deal add up over the years, setting you up for bad breath, gum recession, and sensitive teeth in the long run—but don’t worry, many of these are reversible or involve a simple change in your oral care routine!

Here are the top five mistakes I see all the time, along with how to fix them so you can be well on your way to better dental health.

1. Using Mouthwash

Despite what a lot of advertising would have you believe, mouthwash actually isn’t all that great for your dental hygiene. It disturbs the natural flora in your mouth and can even be drying, thus promoting the growth of the very bacteria you’re trying to kill! In fact, you want to nourish and promote a healthy balance of bacteria in the mouth for great breath, cavity prevention, and even overall health.

Ever heard of taking probiotics for gut health? The same principle applies for your mouth. If you’ve been using mouthwash for a long time or have taken antibiotics at any point in your life (that’s most of us!) you can help restore this balance by including probiotic-rich foods in your diet like cheese and taking a probiotic supplement.


2. Brushing Too Hard

Harder isn’t better when it comes to brushing. In fact, if you brush your teeth too hard, you could be causing damage to your mouth, specifically, your gums.

When you brush your teeth too hard, your gums will begin to recede up and away from your teeth. This leaves sensitive parts of the tooth exposed, and it can also make you more susceptible to gum infections.

This problem is compounded when you’re brushing too hard with an old toothbrush. When nylon toothbrush bristles are first made, they are rounded into little domes to make them less abrasive to your teeth, but as they wear away with use, they become sharper, like little knives. This can cause damage to tooth structure and enamel, literally wearing your teeth away and making them susceptible to damage and cavities. I recommend replacing your toothbrush every four weeks if you’re brushing twice a day



All of these problems are even further compounded if you’re also brushing too hard. Brushing too hard not only contributes to tooth enamel being stripped away, it also doesn’t clean teeth effectively. When you brush hard, you usually have less control over where your brush is going, meaning you’ll clean the outside of each tooth quickly, but you won’t get into the spaces between teeth.


3. Ignoring Pain

Mouth pain is a sign that something’s wrong in your mouth, and that should never be ignored. While some pain can be easily soothed at home with oil pulling or painkillers, most mouth pain requires a visit to your dentist.

Some pain can be caused by an infection or abscess, which can be quite serious if not treated. Other tooth pain can come from grinding or clenching your teeth, which should prompt your dentist to screen you for sleep apnea or another sleep breathing disorder.

Other pain, such as increased sensitivity to food temperatures, pressure sensitivity, or general dull aches in your teeth and jaw can mean that your teeth themselves have been damaged, and to fix this, you’ll definitely need the help of a dentist.

The reason not to wait and see is simple: once the damage is done to a tooth, it never gets better. Yes, teeth do heal themselves, but the pain is an indicator that you’re past the point of the tooth healing itself and waiting only leads to further damage. The sooner you make an appointment, the smaller the problem will be (and the easier it will be to fix).

4. Brushing at the Wrong Times

You were always told to brush after every meal, right? Well, the truth is a bit more complicated than that.

While certain foods and drinks—especially ones high in refined carbohydrates—spur the growth of bacteria in your mouth in as little as 20 minutes, requiring immediate brushing afterward, if you brush after other foods, especially acidic ones, you might be doing more damage than good.

Brushing your teeth immediately after consuming acidic foods can damage tooth enamel. Acidic foods weaken tooth enamel for about 30 minutes after eating, so brushing up to 30 minutes after meals will actually strip away the enamel in its weakened state, leading to an increased susceptibility to cavities.

This is why I like to say it’s better to brush and floss before breakfast, rather than after!

Instead of brushing after eating acidic foods, swish with water or chew gum to neutralize acid in the mouth. Once 30 minutes have passed, you’re free to brush.

And as for the debate over whether to brush or floss first, it isn’t actually all that important. While there’s a case for both side, what matters is that you’re doing both.

5. Being Afraid of the Dentist!

Have you ever been scolded or felt humiliated at the dentist? Unfortunately, it’s common to not only fear the pain and discomfort of going to the dentist but also the shame—and this is simply unacceptable. Going to the dentist shouldn’t be painful or anxiety-inducing at all…if you’ve chosen the right practitioner, that is.

Finding a shame-free dentist is one of the best investments you can make not just in your dental health, but your overall health as well since dental health impacts virtually every other system in the body. The right dentist will take the time to explain every procedure, put you in the driver’s seat, and will put you at ease. There should be zero tolerance for dentists who make insensitive remarks or shame their patients. The right dentist should make you feel good, not ashamed!

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Patients do present with many preconceived notions when they visit a dentist, even the supposedly enlightened ones are not left out. Imagine patient coming to your clinic and telling you that when he/she removes a tooth, this leads to removing more teeth. More worrisome is when a patient comes to a clinic and he/she had gargled with ‘gamalin 20’ or had applied ‘battery water’ on a decaying tooth because of a toothache. The stories abound of how we resort to desperate means to resolve a mouth problem especially toothache. Truly speaking, the unfavourable economic situation would make us think less of taking care of our mouth so visiting a dentist is the last thing on our mind. But the problem when becomes severe, we still end up going to a dentist! Therefore, prevention is key to addressing many dental problems. When we are fully aware of common dental problems, we can make conscious decision to prevent them and at best, we visit a dentist.

Watch out for the following common dental problems and how to avoid them:

1. BAD BREATH

This is one of the common presentations at the dental clinic. The tongue provides a perfect medium for food accumulation due to its hairy nature; this inevitably leads to bacteria proliferation. This results in foul-smelling odour. Equally, prolonged silence and dry mouth can result in bad breath. Certain food substances such as garlic, onions can cause mouth odour. You may want to look into this causative factors and take charge of your health by avoiding them. For those with hairy tongue, using a tongue scraper in the morning will be very useful. If the bad breath persists, go see your doctor.




2. TOOTH SENSITIVITY
This can be caused by exposed tooth root surfaces. The porous nature of the root allows for fluids and airs to stimulate the nerves which result in sensitivity and later on progresses to pain. Another possible cause is cracked tooth. Equally, use of hard toothbrush can easily leads to tooth erosion which can lead gum recession. I guess you don’t want to remove that tooth, you will do well to visit your dentist without further delay.



3. YELLOW TEETH
Severally, we demand to know how to make our teeth whiter. However, we bother less to ask why we are having yellow teeth. Coffee, red wine are some of the major culprits. Some teeth are just naturally yellow. There are different options to treat naturally yellow teeth, speak to your dentist.





4. TOOTH CAVITIES

A hole in the tooth is referred to as Dental Caries. It occurs as a result of acid formation from the sugary things we eat or drink, which are fermented by bacteria. The acid formed starts to erode the tooth structure leading to the formation of a hole in the tooth, which continues to expand as more acid are being formed by bacterial action. Adequate oral hygiene such as twice daily brushing and dietary control will go a long way in reducing hole formation. Most times, pain sets in as a result of extensive damage. Do not resort to self-help, visit your dentist as there are treatment options to prevent further damage to the tooth.



5. WISDOM TOOTH
Some people do not have a choice but to have their wisdom tooth removed. The amount of space available in the jaw will determine whether the tooth will come into position. If space is small, the wisdom tooth will be stuck within the bone. Later on, there can be an infection as the bacteria can enter the gum around the tooth and cause infection in the jaw bone. This classically present with severe pain with inability to open the mouth. When it gets to this stage, you may need to visit your dentist for the best option.



6. TOOTHACHE
This is one of commonest reasons why most people visit a dentist. It can be a manifestation of the previously highlighted dental problems, such as gum disease, tooth cavity, sensitivity. Your best shot is practising good oral hygiene and going to your dentist as soon as you suspect a problem.


DO YOU HAVE DENTAL PROBLEM BOTHERING YOU? LET'S DISCUSS.

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overhypedsteve:
This guy. You nor know say some people need dey connected 24/7 checking statistics, feeds and processing orders online. To some of us our phone na our office

The way you have timetable for your office work, we have to have time management online too. After all , we can't stay in our office 24/7 abi.

Newsprex:
Am guilty of all these..

we are all guilty one way or the other. We just need to fight off this addiction.

Yeligray:
True... Make i kukuma drop my phone

Lol
Self-consciousness is key. Always ask yourself, what do I want to do with my phone?

There is no doubt that life without phones would be difficult.

We need them for daily purposes including socializing, making and receiving important calls, staying in touch, and the like.

However, some people know and understand that excessive usage of phones is not good for health.

In fact, it could lead to numerous health and social disorders including brain cancer.

Nonetheless, it is easy for people to get addicted to their phones, especially because smartphones these days have so much to offer.

Here are 25 signs that show that you might be addicted to your phone:

1. You have your phone in your hand 24/7


Chances are that if you are completely addicted to your phone, you will always keep your phone in your hand or somewhere close to you.

People who are addicted will always, or in most of the instances, be seen with their phones, either chatting away, being on call or using some random app or the other.

It is difficult for such people to part with their phones for a long time for they can have a panic attack even if they feel for a second that they have lost their phone.

2. Not a day goes by that you are without your phone

People who are addicted to their phones will not be able to live without it even for a day.

If by mistake, they ever leave their phones at home and realize midway that they did, then they will make it a point to go back home and fetch it.

These people need to have their phones with them constantly, without which they feel incomplete.

3. Your phone battery does not even last a day


You will know that you are addicted if you always find yourself charging your phone multiple times in a day.

While smartphones are heavily equipped with a lot of apps and other entertainment sources, they consume a lot of battery, especially if used continuously. Data transfers used by most entertainment and social apps tend to drain the battery extremely fast.

4. When you are running out of battery, you run for your charger

Do you find yourself running after your charger instantly as soon as you get that low battery notification every time?

If so, then you might be addicted to your phone.

Some people are so obsessed with their phones that they will use it constantly until their battery is running out and then immediately run for the charger to charge it before their phone dies on them.

In some of the cases, they will sit right next to where their phone is charging so that they can use it as it charges.

5. You worry about losing your cell phone

Cell phone addicts are constantly worried about losing their phones, and they will most likely have a panic attack if they lose their phones even for as little as one second.

Being constantly worried about losing your phone is certainly not a healthy behaviour, and hence indicates clear signs of addiction.

6. You take your phone to the bathroom

If you are addicted to your phone, then chances are that you would take it everywhere with you, even to the bathroom.

If a person starts taking his/her phone to the bathroom, then he/she will normally take longer than usual to come out, since he/she will become all too consumed with the phone inside.

7. You are on your phone in social settings

Social settings and occasions are meant to be enjoyed, and the purpose of these settings is to talk to the people all around you instead of being on your phone.

However, most of the times, the people at social gatherings are glued to their phones.

If you are on your phone more often at these social gatherings, then chances are that you are addicted to your phone.

8. You check your phone constantly, in most cases without any reason

People who are addicted to their phones will check them constantly without any reason.

They just feel the need to be on their phones, even though they are not expecting an important message or phone call.

In some cases, people even feel phantom vibrations of their phones.

9. The first thing you do after getting up in the morning, and the last thing you do before going to sleep at night, check your phone

Do you find yourself checking your phone as soon as you wake up in the morning and as soon as you are about to fall asleep at night?

If so, then you might just be heavily addicted to your phone.

Keeping your phone close to or right next to you while you sleep can cause serious disruptions to your sleeping patterns.

Therefore, this behavior is not healthy.

10. Even while getting ready to sleep you feel the need to check your phone

Addicted people want to check their phones all the time, even while they are preparing to go to sleep.

They will then be in their beds and using their phones until they fall asleep, either going through random apps or talking to someone.

11. Vacation time is more like an extended phone time for you

Most people would spoil their whole vacation by being on their phones instead of spending quality time there and enjoying the different place that they are at.

There is no point of a vacation if you remain on your phone constantly there as well.

You might as well then just stay at your home and use your phone there, at least that would save you from wasting any money.

12. You obsessively check for emails, texts, and missed calls

People who are addicted to their phones will become obsessive about missed calls, texts, and emails.

They will check their phones even while engrossed in other work or during important meetings.

13. You start feeling your phone vibrate just to find out later that it was a false alarm

Such false alarms are known as phantom vibrations where a person might assume their phone to have vibrated just to find out later that it was a false alarm.

People start experiencing phantom vibrations particularly when they have become obsessively addicted to their phones.

14. You carry it in your hand instead of your bag or pocket

If you are addicted to your phone, then chances are that you will be carrying it in your hand instead of your pocket or bag in most of the cases.

Keeping your phone in your hand constantly can also lead to addiction since then you have better access to it and you will be turning the screen on and off without any reason.

15. You turn to your phone whenever things get awkward

Do you find yourself relying on your phone a little too often whenever things get awkward?

If your answer is yes, then you are probably addicted to your phone.

Sure, the phone can be your saviour every once in a while, but if you find yourself relying on it a little too often, then you might just have a problem.

16. You HAVE to reply to messages even while you are getting a massage and trying to de-stress

Most people would be using their phone even when they are at a spa and trying to de-stress and melt away their worries for the day.

People get a massage for relaxation purposes, and phones are one of the primary stress causing machines.

Therefore, in order to unwind properly, it is essential that the phones are kept as far away as possible during the process.

17. You are currently reading this article on your phone


If you are a phone addict, then chances are that you are reading this article on your phone.

Most people who are phone addicts would browse the web and do all their online related tasks on their phones instead of using their laptops or desktops.

18. Dressing up for an important occasion can wait, but your phone can’t

Phone addicts would normally be on their phones until the last minute, even if they have to dress up for an important occasion.

Their phones are extremely important to them and they would be on it all the time.

Once they are completely satisfied with the amount of time they have spent on their phones, only then will they get off their couch or bed to get ready for their special occasion.

19. You’re on your phone even while watching TV or eating food


Phone addicts will most likely be on their phones while they are watching TV or eating food.

This also means that they will be more focused on their phones as opposed to being focused on the aspect at hand, i.e. food or TV.

For them, consuming food or watching TV is a secondary activity to using their phones.

20. You procrastinate on important work with your phone

If you are a phone addict, then you would probably procrastinate on all your important work with your phone.

Smartphones can be very addictive, and people would normally be on them no matter how important their other tasks would be.

Even while performing other tasks, phone addicts would need to use their phones in the middle of their work.

21. You have a panic attack if you leave your phone at home


Being a phone addict means that you have to have your phone with you at all times.

When addicts leave their phones at home by mistake, they might have a panic attack the moment they realize it.

In most of the cases, addicts will make sure that they have their phone with them before they leave their home.



22. For you, your phone is one of the most important experiences that you treasure


If you are a phone addict, then you would most likely crave being on the phone a little too much.

Your phone will thus be one of the most important experiences for you, and you will most likely treasure those experiences.

It is also likely that you will treasure these experiences more than the actual events that are happening around you.

23. You get lost on your phone without realizing how much time you have wasted


Phone addicts would most likely get lost in their phones all the time without even realizing that they have wasting so much time on it.

Once they are on it, it is hard for them to get off it, and in some cases, they might even have to force themselves to get off it.

24. You will be caught using your phone during exams or an important meeting


If you are a phone addict, then chances are that you will be caught using your phone while you are sitting through an exam or attending an important meeting.

Exams and meetings are not places where phones should be used as you could get into a lot of trouble for it.

However, addicts just cannot seem to help themselves and they will use it whenever they get their hands on it.

Phone addicts usually show most, if not all, of these signs that are stated above.

Source: http://www.hotproforum.com/topic742.html

Embarking on the quest to learn a new language can be intimidating, so much in fact that many folks talk themselves out of the idea before they even get started. Being able to read, write and speak a dialect other than your own is a skill that can pay dividends for the rest of your life, making it almost always a worthwhile endeavour. Below are some of the best options available across multiple desktops and mobile platforms.

There are many apps and online services available that take you through the entire process of learning a language, from teaching basic vocabulary all the way to speaking fluently. Whether you're interested in language learning to advance your career, enhance your travel experience, impress that special someone or you'd like to add it to your child's homeschooling curriculum, the key is starting here.

1. Duolingo - Best Free Language Learning Website
[/b]Language learning is broken down into bite-sized skills by Duolingo, with each lesson designed to feel like a video game. You accrue points when you successfully complete a module and lose a life when you're wrong, gaining experience points as you proceed just as you would in most role-playing games.

[b]2. Memrise - Language Learning Games To Maintain Interest

Memrise provides about two dozen languages to choose from and tens of thousands of native speaker videos, with the ability to sign up via email, Google or Facebook. Its beginner and advanced courses are also game-centric in many ways, with language learning broken out into structured levels. A leaderboard is posted alongside each course selection, showing weekly, monthly and all-time high scores in an effort to motivate the student through old-fashioned competition and bragging rights.

3. busuu - Native Language Speakers Guide You

Busuu takes a slightly different approach to language learning by employing what is essentially a social, crowdsourced model with a global reach. Many of your speaking and writing exercises are corrected and graded by actual native speakers, as opposed to some automated process, ensuring that you receive feedback tailored specifically to your current knowledge level.

4. Rosetta Stone - Expensive but Battle-tested Software

Rosetta Stone's interactive lessons are sprinkled with real-life situations in over 20 different languages. The integrated TruAccent speech recognition functionality works to develop correct pronunciation, with the end goal to have you speaking as if it was your first language. You are asked to read stories out loud, letting you practice in an interesting, enjoyable method all the while analyzing your cadence and pronunciation.

5. Babbel - Passive, Interest-based Lessons


Babbel doesn't really take the immersive approach that some of the others on the list do, instead opting to provide tips and other guidance in your native language as you proceed through its lessons. Using a combination of your native tongue and the new dialect as opposed to total immersion, the "Babbel Method" is designed so that your brain passively learns based on dialogue content.

6. Tandem - Always Someone To Help You Learn


A very interesting concept in learning, Tandem's mobile language exchange pairs you with people from all over the world so that you can practice and learn their native language. With over a million community members spanning 150-plus countries, the app's large and extensive member base all but guarantees that there is always someone available to connect with.

Tandem lets you find an exchange partner in one or more of the following languages at no charge: English, Chinese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Portuguese and Spanish. Visual and audio interaction provides a very personal experience, and you also have the option to request a professional tutor for a fee by booking prepaid lessons during your desired time window.

Source: http://www.hotproforum.com/topic735.html

Scholarship Description

Full tuition scholarships at the University of Jyvaskyla are now available to pursue Master’s Degree Programmes in Finland. Scholarships are available to students of all nationalities.

Students must have Bachelor’s degree (academic first cycle degree), relevant to the field of education, and completed with good grades.




About University
[/b]The University of Jyvaskyla is a University of Jyvaskyla, Finland. It has its origins in the first Finnish-speaking Teacher Training College, founded in 1863. Around 15,000 students are currently enrolled in the degree programs of the university. It is ranked as the fourth largest university in Finland when measured according to the number of master’s degrees conferred.

[b]Degree Level
[/b]Scholarships are available to pursue Master degree programme.

[b]Available Subjects
[/b]The programmes below will open for application during the application round 2017-2018.



[b]Jyväskylä University School of Business and Economics

1. Banking and International Finance
2. Corporate Environmental Management
3. Digital Marketing and Corporate Communication
4. International Business and Entrepreneurship

Faculty of Education and Psychology

1. Educational Sciences (EDUMA)

Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences

1. Applied Language Studies for the Changing Society (Applang)
2. Intercultural Communication

Faculty of Information Technology

1. Information Systems
2. Cognitive Computing and Collective Intelligence (COIN)

Faculty of Mathematics and Science

1, Biological and Environmental Science
2. Nanoscience
3. Nuclear and Particle Physics

Faculty of Sport and Health Sciences

1. Biology of Physical Activity
2. Sport and Exercise Promotion

Scholarship Benefits

1. Full tuition for 2 years.
However, receiving the scholarship for the second academic year depends on your study progress and success during the first academic year: in order to receive the scholarship for the second year, you must complete at least 55 ECTS credits of degree studies during the first year. If you complete your degree in less than two years, the right to the scholarship expires upon the completion of your degree. Even if your studies are delayed, the scholarship is not granted for longer than two academic years. Cost-of-living grants are available at the University of Jyväskylä only in the IMDP in Nuclear and Particle Physics.

Eligible Nationalities
[/b]Scholarships are available to students of all nationalities.

[b]Entrance Requirements
[/b]Bachelor’s degree (academic first cycle degree), relevant to the field of education, and completed with good grades. Admission of an applicant graduating after the application deadline is conditional till s/he submits the degree certificate, the deadline being July 17th, 2018.

Bachelor’s degree or a polytechnic degree.

The degree has to be completed by 17 July 2018. Please check also programme specific application requirements.

[b]Application Procedure
The application form itself is to be submitted online. All supporting documents must be submitted either in Finnish, Swedish or English. If any of your supporting documents are not in one of these languages, then an officially certified translation must be sent, along with a certified copy of the original document. In addition, you should send the required enclosures by mail to University Admissions Finland.

1. Officially certified transcript of records
2. Officially certified copies of degree certificates
3. Copy of a residence permit
4. Copy of a valid passport
5. Certificate of English language proficiency
6. Curriculum Vitae (CV)
7. Motivation letter

Deadline

January 10, 2018



Links:1. https://opiskelu.jyu.fi/en/apply/programmes
2. http://www.hotproforum.com/topic734.html

Are you working a nine to five, but feel your entrepreneurial spirit starting to break through to the surface? It’s okay to want to get off the current road you’re on and change directions.

Very few companies that found incredible success today were started by people who had no other commitments. Rather they were built in basements and garages…. and more importantly, while the founder was still employed and hard at work at another company.

1) Start Thinking of Your Job as a Blessing

Know that your job is not some dead weight holding you back. Your job is the gasoline that will keep your entrepreneurial dreams and spirits alive and thriving while you are building your side project.

Where would you be without that paycheck? You’d be out there spending all your time trying to raise the money you need, rather than spending your precious time perfecting your business venture. So please, do yourself a favor and stop thinking of your job as something that is dragging you down. Instead, think of your nine to five as your partner that is holding you up until the time is right to shut the door.

2. Start Maximizing Your Time

Of course, that nine to five does have a great disadvantage, being that it’s 40 hours of time you’re spending working on something else that is not your number-one priority.

There are 168 hours in a week. Your job takes up 40, your sleep takes up 56, and you are still left with 72 hours to do as you wish. Meaning you have 72 hours to build your business.

Of course, you have other obligations. I know. I get it. You need food. You need to take care of your kids. However, you don’t need Netflix. You don’t need CNN. You don’t need to check Instagram or Facebook every hour.

Find ways to maximize your time. Whether it’s waking up an hour earlier or staying up an hour later. Maybe less meals at a restaurant and more prepped meals at home.

It’s time to start asking yourself, “How can I manage the abundance of free time I have better?”

3. Use Your Job As Fuel

Peak performance is predicated upon an intense reason to perform. You quite possibly could hate your job, and that’s not a bad thing! Use that as your fuel, your kick in the rear to motivate yourself to operate at your peak performance.

When that annoying alarm clock goes off two hours earlier than usual — use your job as the fuel to jump out of bed.
When you find yourself plagued with writer’s block and can’t decide what to write next — use your job as the fuel to keep writing.
When you feel the fear, and you don’t want to make that important sales call — use your job as the fuel to overcome your fear.
Whatever you need to accomplish for your business venture to drive forward, use your day job as the motivation to push through.

Source: http://www.hotproforum.com/topic723.html?sid=639c5602ef72d47d0678417eacdc2385

Have you ever gone to the doctor and felt like he wasn’t listening to you? Have you tried to tell your story, only to have him interrupt with a checklist of questions: do you have chest pain, shortness of breath, fevers, cough, and so forth? Have you ever felt ignored, and left thinking that your doctor never understood why came to him in the first place?


Studies show that 80 percent of diagnoses can be made based on history alone and that not listening can lead to misdiagnosis and fatal consequences. Yet, doctors, these days have less and less time to listen. That’s why it’s critical to make sure your doctor listens to you so that you can help your doctor help you get better.

Here are six tips for getting your doctor to listen to you:

1. Answer the doctor’s pressing questions first.


Many doctors are so accustomed to relying on a checklist of questions that they have to get these answers before they move on. Help them out and answer these questions. If the doctor wants you to describe the location of your chest pain, describe it. (“It’s in the middle of my chest, right here.”) If she wants to know what you took to make it better, tell her. (“I took an aspirin. It didn’t help.”)

2. Attach a narrative response at the end of these close-ended questions.
If your doctor persists in asking close-ended questions, add a narrative response at the end that may not so easily fit into a yes/no answer. (“It’s in the middle of my chest, right here, and it started after I really pushed myself in swimming tonight.”) Pretend that you are being asked “how” or “why” instead of “yes/no,” and add your own response. Look to make sure your doctor registers this answer — does he ask you more questions to follow up on what you said, for example?

3. Ask your own questions.
If you don’t understand why a particular question is relevant to your situation, ask about it. You may be surprised to find that the doctor herself isn’t sure and is only asking the question out of habit. On the other hand, you may find that issues you wouldn’t have thought were related might actually be very important to discuss.

4. Interrupt when interrupted
If your doctor cuts you off when you try to explain your full answer, feel free to interrupt. Pretend you’re having a conversation, even when it feels like you’re being interrogated. For example, if you’re asked, “When did headache start?” rather than responding “10 a.m.,” go ahead and tell your story of how the pain started: “I woke up this morning and I was fine, then I started walking to work and the pain came on suddenly like a lightening bolt striking me.” This is not a new tactic; lawyers will often coach clients in advance to answer yes/no questions with a narrative so that answers can’t be taken out of context. Interrupting is a way to ensure that your entire answer is heard, not just the part that the doctor thinks he wants to hear.

5. Focus on your concerns.

If you get the sense that your concerns are being brushed over, interject, “Excuse me, doctor, I have tried to answer all your questions, but I am still not certain my concerns have been addressed. Can you please help me understand why it is that I have been feeling fatigued and short of breath for the last two weeks?” and so on. You can take charge of the conversation at that point. It’s your body and your duty to advocate for yourself if you don’t feel like your story has been understood and your concerns have been addressed.

6. Make sure you are courteous and respectful to your doctor.
Your doctor is a professional, and is probably trying her best to help you. Your story has to be heard and your concerns addressed, but make sure you present your points in a respectful manner. This will ensure that a solid doctor-patient relationship is present, which is critical to the partnership you need to establish.

You may be dissatisfied and frustrated by your medical care, but you can take control of your health care today. Try these tips on your next doctor’s visit, and empower yourself to get the health care that you deserve.

Link: http://www.hotproforum.com/topic732.html?sid=6a72d36c482ca6d5cc31dd8333997467#p1124

Applications are invited from interested and suitably qualified candidates for admission into the residency training programs in ahmadu bello university teaching hospital zaria for 2017/2018

RESIDENCY TRAINING PROGRAMS

This course is four years in duration with two years grace, making a total of six years which can be extended in some sub specialties. The residency training programs lead to award of the fellows of the National postgraduate medical college and/or west african postgraduate medical college to those who are sucessfull in the following specialities:

Anaesthesia, Chemical pathology, community medicine, family medicine, haematology, medical microbiology, maxillofacial surgery, orthopaedic surgery, ophthalmology, obstetrics and gynaecology, medicalworldnigeria.com, paediatrics, pathology, physics (internal medicine), psychiatry, surgery, radiology, radiotherapy and oncology

REQUIREMENTS
Only medical doctors who have fully registered with the Nigerian Medical and Dental Council and have completed the one yar NYSC or are exempted are eligible to apply. The advert includes honorary/ supermumerary residents.

TRAINING PROGRAMS
a) courses in basic medical sciences leading to the primary fellowship examination where applicable. it is expected that candidates must have passed this stage of exams before applying

b) intensive clinical courses leading to the part 1 examination in the relevant specialty is for the duration of this phase 24months

c) final phase: this involves continuing clinical experience and research work in candidates chosen field of interest. This phase also last for 24 months

The final fellowhip examination follows at the end of the 4th year of training and successful candidates will then be eligible to apply for appointment as consultants in any hospital of their choice. ABUTH is not bound to retain the trainee after sucessful training. During the training period appointments of trainees will not be confirmed and trainees will not be allowed to pursue any other course or training leading to qualification other than the fellowhip. only those who maintain good academic performance will be allowed to procedd to higher stages of the program within the stipulated period.

METHOD OF APPLICATION
Step 1: visit apply at www.abuth.org.ng
1. Click obtain access code
2. Fill the applicants details make sure you type the information correctly
3. Generate remitta retrieval reference RRR
4. Print the transaction reference page
5. Complete the remaining steps carefully

Step 2: visit http://www.apply.abuth.org.ng
6. click sign up/login on this page to proceed with the application
7. Fill the new applicaiton form by the right side, make sure you use the same information as in the transaction reference page
8. Click sign up to complete the application

CLOSING DATE FOR SUBMISSION: 30th December 2017

Source: http://www.hotproforum.com/topic729.html

A controversial surgeon who aims to carry out the world’s human head transplant claims to have successfully carried out the operation on a corpse.

The 18-hour operation showed that it is possible to reconnect the spine, nerves and blood vessels, according to controversial surgeon Professor Sergio Canavero.

At a press conference in Vienna, Professor Canavero announced that a team at Harbin Medical University had ‘realised the first human head transplant.’

Canavero said that the first operation on a living patient will take place ‘imminently’.

Canavero said, ‘The first human transplant on human cadavers has been done. A full head swap between brain-dead organ donors is the next stage.


And that is the final step for the formal head transplant for a medical condition which is imminent.’

Professor Sergio Canavero said earlier this year that his team had successfully repaired severed spinal cords in rats – a key step towards a successful transplant.

The team severed the spinal cords of rats, then treated them with polyethene glycol to seal and repair damaged spinal cord nerve cells.

Within a month, the rats had recovered some movement – and two returned to a state that was ‘basically normal’.

Canavero has previously admitted, ‘The final goal is immortality.’

He says that there has aready been interest from ultra-rich patients seeking to extend their lives by grafting ageing heads onto fresh, young bodies.

Dr Canavero said last year, ‘You bet – there are a few funds working on prolonging life expectancy, and they are well-funded.’

Source: http://www.hotproforum.com/topic728.html

Being a serving member of the National Youth Service Corps is an exciting experience but many corp members are bereft of ideas after their service year. These are certain things they can do to enhance their lives.


A big Congratulations to the recently passed out Youth corpers. Smooth or not, you have served your fatherland the best way you can, Your khaki wearing days are over, no more CDS, no more PPA and there is no more payment of 19,800 to your accounts monthly.

Now that your service year is over, what is Next?

It is time to make things happen for you. If you are still contemplating what to do, here are some tips to help you begin well in this new phase of life.

Have a good- written Cv

By now, you are expected to have well- written curriculum vitae. Also, you should have started circulating them. Remember that, a good CV is more likely to lead to a job interview.

Do your research properly

You can learn a lot about a company just from visiting their website and doing some research. Your CV will be more relevant if for instance, you can use value statements to match yourself to the company’s mission statement and goals. In the long run, this will help you have the background you need if you make it to the interview stage.

Get yourself a hobby

Make the most of this period and take up something which will set you apart. Start a small business now. Be an entrepreneur and let that business be your hobby.

Sell yourself, not the title of your degree

When you start applying for jobs, there’s a good chance your degree won’t have that much relevance to the position you’re applying for. This doesn’t mean you’re unsuitable. Look past the title of your degree and think about what skills you have acquired along the way.

Keep building your network

Do not underestimate the power of networking. Search through your friends and family, family friends and friends of friends. You may not have seen them for years, you may never even have met them. That shouldn’t matter. Get your name out there!

Understand that money isn’t everything

You should understand that it’s not always about money. To get into your desired field or dream job, you’ll probably need to gain some experience. This could be entry level or even unpaid. Weigh your options carefully before choosing one job over another or worse still quitting your job. You should be prepared to start from the bottom.

Live within your means

learn to manage whatever money you are paid. It is for a limited period of time. If you live above your means, you will get into trouble. At this point, you’ll probably be used to having limited funds since you got stipends during your service year.

Be computer literate

You ‘must’ have the ability to use computers and related technology efficiently, with a range of skills. You have to evolve.
Remember: it’s never too late.

Source: hotproforum.com

Kobicove:
I hope you're aware that in some professions establishing a competing business leads to a conflict of interest

how?