PhD, BDS, MPH, MPhil, MBA, B.Ed
Dr. Farayi (Shakespeare) Moyana is the founder of the Zimbabwe Academy of Dental Nursing and a board member for Sunshine Kids Musha Vana, a not-for-profit organization headquartered in Australia. He holds a PhD in Bioethics and Health Law from the University of Witwatersrand and a Bachelor of Dental Surgery from Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University. He is registered with the Medical and Dental Practitioners Council of Zimbabwe and has an experience of 18 years. Currently, he works at Borrowdale Dental Surgery and Medical Chambers Dental Surgery and is an advisor for Domboshava MedClinic Maternity Hospital. He reviews health research proposals at the Medical Research Council of Zimbabwe and is an adjunct lecturer at the Harare Institute of Technology in the School of Allied Health Sciences.
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The color of our teeth can become pale over time due to various reasons. If you’ve been looking for ways to get your pearly whites back, you’ve come to the right place. In this post, we have listed the best teeth whitener kits for you to bring home and try. These kits can help you…
Do you feel your dental care is incomplete despite brushing twice a day? Well, most of us sail on the same boat. Dental experts say that brushing your teeth twice a day is not enough. You can have a healthy brushing routine when you include flossing and use a mouthwash. A good mouthwash cleanses your…
Getting your child to brush their teeth every day can be challenging for a parent. But children and adults must brush their teeth at least twice a day to maintain oral hygiene. You can stimulate your child’s interest in dental hygiene and encourage them to brush their teeth regularly from an early age with toothpastes…
Activated charcoal is powdered charcoal made from burning coconut shells, coal, bone char, or sawdust. It is usually used as an ingredient in toothpaste because of its ability to absorb dirt and impurities. Of late, the best charcoal toothpaste combines typical ingredients and activated charcoal to clean gums and teeth effectively. Along with lifting stains…
Your oral care kit is incomplete without the best mouthwash to prevent and control gingivitis gum disease. What’s gingivitis? You may ask. It is the inflammation of the gums caused by bacteria or plaque build-up, sometimes as a result of delayed scale and polish at the dentist. Dr. Farayi Shakespeare Moyana, a dental public health…
The experience of wearing braces or orthodontics is unique for everyone, but most people would agree that it disrupts routine and demands a lot of attention and adaptation. However, with the best toothbrush for braces designed to meet your specific needs, you can give your teeth the love they deserve much more smoothly and comfortably.…
Watching your little one grow and meet their developmental milestones is exciting. But this growth phase in your baby also brings with it new challenges. For instance, teething pain, drooling, and fussiness are part and parcel of babies’ growing years. In this article, we list some of the best teething necklaces that can help soothe…
Brushing the teeth is a habit that children should adopt as early as possible. But unfortunately, some children may even lick or swallow the toothpaste while brushing their teeth. As children are still learning to brush their teeth and may swallow the paste due to its sweetness, it is important to select the best toothpaste…
Jaw pain in children may lead to discomfort as it may interfere with eating and speaking. Many reasons may lead to jaw pain, but problems with the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) are the most common causes. Diagnosing the underlying cause can help in deciding an accurate treatment plan. Keep reading this post to know about the…
Hyperdontia in children is a rare condition in which extra teeth grow in the mouth. Usually, children have 20 deciduous teeth (primary teeth) by 30 months, while adults have 32 permanent teeth by the age of 17. As children grow, the primary teeth or primary dentition are gradually replaced by permanent dentition, comprising 32 teeth.…