Ngiping Pinoy: Sweet Bites, Sweet Smiles? Unmasking the True Cavity Culprit

Kamusta, mga ka-Ngipin! Welcome back to Ngiping Pinoy, your tropa in achieving a healthy, pambansang ngiti.

The Dawn of a New Dental Era: From Repair to Regeneration

For generations, dental care has followed a familiar pattern: drill, fill, and sometimes still lose the tooth. But what if we could actually tell your teeth to heal themselves? This isn't science fiction anymore—it's the promise of groundbreaking research from Seoul National University School of Dentistry that's about to change everything we know about dental treatment.

The Story of Baby Jaime and His Mother, Ana

In a cramped one-room house in a Manila informal settlement, 16-year-old Ana tries to soothe her 2-year-old son, Jaime. He’s been crying for hours, refusing to eat. His front teeth are stained brown and black, a condition many in their community call "ngipin sa bote" (bottle teeth).

In today’s rapidly advancing world of dental technology, robotics and artificial intelligence (AI) are transforming the field of dentistry. However, when it comes to complex surgical procedures—especially those involving advanced infections, severe bone loss, or delicate nerve areas—traditional surgical methods performed by skilled Filipino dentists remain the gold standard of treatment.

A Celebration in Barangay Masikap

The Mangubat family compound was full of life for Lola Perlita’s 70th birthday. The air was thick with the smell of lechon and the laughter of relatives. On every table, amidst the pancit and lumpia, stood 1.5-liter bottles of Coke and Royal—the unofficial drinks of every Filipino gathering.