Question 1

Why do patients visit Dr. Mandana Donoghue?

Accepted Answer

Patients frequently visit Dr. Mandana Donoghue for Dental Examinations, Oral Cancer Screening, Management of radiation and chemotherapy oral- side effects . To see more reasons visit the doctor's profile on Practo.

Question 2

What does Dr. Mandana Donoghue specialises in ?

Accepted Answer

Dr. Mandana Donoghue specialises as Dentist, Oral Pathologist.

Question 3

How many years of experience does Dr. Mandana Donoghue have?

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Dr. Mandana Donoghue has an overall experience of 35 years. View where has Dr. Mandana Donoghue practiced in the past.

Question 4

Who is Dr. Mandana Donoghue?

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I am an oral pathologist with special interest in the management of severe tooth decay that goes beyond restoring (filling) teeth, early diagnosis of oral cancer, and management of oral complications(mouth ulcers, burning, dryness) of chemotherapy and radiotherapy, diagnosis of various conditions affecting the mouth.. View more details about the doctor on Practo.

Question 5

Who is a dentist?

Accepted Answer

A dentist is a doctor who practices dentistry. Dentistry involves the mouth, teeth, gums, and related areas. A dentist takes care of the overall oral healthcare. Common procedures performed at the dentist are tooth filling, tooth extraction, cleaning and polishing of teeth, and minor tooth surgeries like root canal treatment. Within dentistry, there are many specializations that require further training.

Question 6

What education qualifications are mandatory for a Dentist?

Question 7

Should I consult a dentist for bad breath?

Accepted Answer

Bad breath is often due to lack of oral hygiene. In some cases, it may be an indication of some underlying health issue. Consulting a dentist for bad breath is the most logical step. A dentist will perform thorough examination of your teeth and gums to determine the cause of bad breath. Halitosis is the medical term for bad breath.

Question 8

How many sittings does a dentist take for Root canal treatment?

Accepted Answer

Root canal treatment is a dental procedure followed for advanced decay of tooth that cannot be repaired by filling. In this treatment the tooth pulp is removed, the space is cleaned and filled, and finally a crown is placed on the tooth. The number of sittings for a root canal treatment varies depending on the extent of tooth decay.

Question 9

Will a dentist perform surgery for wisdom tooth removal?

Accepted Answer

People who develop wisdom tooth may require extraction at a later time. A dentist is the right person to perform extraction of wisdom tooth. Once you book an appointment for tooth extraction, the dentist will appraise you of the entire procedure and after care. Sedation, numbing, tissue removal, bone removal, and tooth extraction are the steps of wisdom tooth removal.