Happy 44th UAE National Day

"As we celebrate the national day, we salute our heroes of the armed forces and stress our pride of the martyrs."
- H.H. Sheikh Sultan bin Zayed Al Nahyan

Dr. Michael's Joins Thousands at the Beat Diabetes Walk 2015

22nd November 2015, Dubai, UAE: Dr. Michael’s Dental Clinic’s team joined over 17,000 participants last Friday at the Beat Diabetes Walk at Zabeel Park.

Gulf News reports that the event organized by the Landmark Group raised almost Dh350,000 and the proceeds will be donated to Al Jalila Foundation, a Dubai-based philanthropic organization that promotes medical education and research.

According to the International Diabetes Foundation, there were 803,900 cases of diabetes in UAE in 2014. There are more than 37 million people in the MENA Region who have diabetes and by 2035 this will rise to 68 million.

What do we know about diabetes?

Here are some data from the World Health Organization.

• Diabetes is a chronic, metabolic disease characterized by elevated levels of blood sugar, which leads over time to serious damage to the heart, blood vessels, eyes, kidneys, and nerves.
• The most common is type 2 diabetes, usually in adults, which occurs when the body becomes resistant to insulin or doesn't make enough insulin. Type 1 diabetes, once known as juvenile diabetes or insulin-dependent diabetes, is a chronic condition in which the pancreas produces little or no insulin by itself.
• In 2014, 9% of adults 18 years and older had diabetes.
• In 2012, diabetes was the direct cause of 1.5 million deaths. More than 80% of diabetes deaths occur in low- and middle-income countries.
• Diabetes increases the risk of heart disease and stroke. In a multinational study, 50% of people with diabetes die of cardiovascular disease (primarily heart disease and stroke).
• Diabetes is among the leading causes of kidney failure.
• The overall risk of dying among people with diabetes is at least double the risk of their peers without diabetes.

Be Safe, Drink More Water: Fact or Myth?

Author: Dr. Thomas Lyth, Dr. Michael's Dental Clinic

Do you have bad conscience about drinking water? Do you think you’re not drinking enough?

Dr. Michael’s Dental Clinic’s Guatemala Mission

29th October 2015, Dubai, UAE: Dr. Christina Friis Møller and dental hygienist Dulene Swanepoel team up with healthcare providers and volunteers from around the world to provide exodontic treatments for indigent children and adults in Xela, Guatemala.

They will be there from the 24th – 30th of October completing rigorous training and utilizing stringent standards in delivering free access to dental care to the local community.

Eid Mubarak!

International Women's Day 2015

Could Poor Oral Health Cause Depression?

We know how powerful the emotional impact of tooth loss is to a lot of people. Some compared it to losing an arm or leg, others admitted avoiding leaving their homes in embarrassment.

Another UK research revealed that 70% (9.7 million) of people surveyed with bad teeth say that bad teeth negatively affected their lives.

But what exactly is the connection between poor oral health and depression?

Here’s some information from a study made by a team of researchers from the Deakin IMPACT Strategic Research Centre in Australia.

Goodbye 2013!

End the year with positivity and a big smile! Photo | Oral-B

Santa's in Town

Santa visits the kids at Dr. Michael’s. To view all the photos, click here.

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Dubai Wins Bid to Host World Expo 2020

"To all people in the UAE: your support and enthusiasm fueled our victory at Dubai #Expo2020. Today, you are all champions.”

- His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum

The psychological impacts of a smile

From the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry

Dr. Michael's Dental Clinic at the Festive Family Fair 2013

Come one, come all!

Join us for a fun-filled Festive Family Fair at the Dubai Polo & Equestrian Club. This fantastic event from ExpatWoman.com is lined up with activities for the whole family!

Date: Nov. 23 | 10.30am - 4.30pm
Details: http://bit.ly/R3tTy2
Entrance is free.

How Does Diabetes Affect Oral Health

There are 347 million people with diabetes worldwide. If you have been diagnosed with diabetes, you may know that the disease comes with alarming complications such as stroke, heart disease and kidney failure. But did you know that diabetics are also at special risk for periodontal (gum) disease?

How are diabetes and gum disease related?

Diabetes reduces the body’s resistance to infection and slows down healing process. This is why oral infections tend to be more severe in people with diabetes. Moreover, people with uncontrolled diabetes tend to have more oral health problems. This is because uncontrolled diabetes impairs leukocytes (white blood cells), the body’s primary defense against infections. 

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Happy Diwali to one & all from us at Dr. Michael's!

11 Things You Need to Know About Breast Cancer

The numbers are alarming. In the US alone, about 1 in 8 women will develop invasive breast cancer over the course of her lifetime. Worldwide, breast cancer is the most common cancer in women, encompassing 16% of all female cancers. 

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