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Sugary drinks erode more than tooth enamel

Aug 11, 2017

The Public Health Association of Australia (PHAA) and other members of the Rethink Sugary Drink Alliance are urging Australians to reduce their consumption of sugary drinks. (more…)

Introduce children to a dentist early

Aug 11, 2017

Did you know that almost 40 per cent of children aged 4-6 had decay in at least one tooth at their first dental appointment? (more…)

Dental brace wire found in woman’s bowel after 10 years

Aug 8, 2017

Discovery only made after two days of worsening stomach pain. (more…)

Dental clinic provides jobs and a smile

Jul 4, 2017

Work is ramping up on the largest dental prosthetics laboratory in Victoria, which will create 38 jobs and better care for people in the Latrobe Valley. (more…)

Oral health a challenge for drug users – and for dentists

Apr 4, 2017

Chemically eroded teeth from cocaine application to gums is one of the conditions seen among problematic drug users, a University of Queensland School of Dentistry report says. (more…)

Private health insurance fails consumers

Mar 29, 2017

The Australian Dental Association (ADA) welcomes the Nick Xenophon Team’s push for a Senate inquiry into rising medical and private health insurance costs. (more…)

From childhood refugee to award-winning dentist

Feb 20, 2017

A decade after fleeing his native Iran, Mr Hooman Baghaie, knows the importance of being able to smile. (more…)

Continued dental funding for States from 1 January 2017

Dec 16, 2016

The Minister for Health and Aged Care, Sussan Ley, announced Federal funding arrangements for dental services from 1 January 2017. (more…)

Oral health plan aims to fill gaps in dental care

Nov 25, 2016

Western Australia’s inaugural oral health plan targets communities in need and sets the direction for collaborative action to improve dental health across WA. (more…)