Feb 16
Health minister Tanya Plibersek has secured a deal with the Australian Greens that guarantees the passage of the Government’s changes to private health insurance in return for $165 million for dental care. However, the minister has clarified that the money will not be spent under the current Medicare Chronic Disease Dental Scheme, and will not …
Feb 16
Eating disorders can be physically and emotionally destructive, but the results of a new clinical study indicate oral health is also destroyed by the condition. The study by the University of Bergen in Norway revealed patients with an eating disorder—such as Anorexia and Bulimia—had significantly more dental health problems than those without, including tooth sensitivity, …
Feb 16
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has put out an alert to dentists, dental care professionals and veterinarians about hand-held dental X-ray units, saying it “is concerned that these devices may not be safe or effective and could potentially expose the user and the patient to unnecessary and potentially harmful X-rays.” The release (which …
Feb 16
by Dr Clive Rogers, The Visiting Dentist, Subiaco, WA As The Visiting Dentist, I spend my time travelling to many different nursing homes. I need a headlamp that’s bright, lightweight and can handle a bit of rough treatment. A colleague directed me to a Cree headlamp he saw in an electronics store. What’s …
Feb 09
The Australian Greens have increased pressure on the Prime Minister Julia Gillard to honour their deal over delivery of a new universal dental scheme after she appeared to back away from the deal during question time this week. On Tuesday Greens MP Adam Bandt asked Ms Gillard whether the government would stand by its commitment …
Feb 09
The Parliamentary Secretary to the Treasurer, signed a Consumer Protection Notice ordering a company to recall DIY teeth whitening kits to protect consumers from high concentrations of hydrogen peroxide that may cause chemical burns to a user’s mouth and gums. The products recalled are ‘Bright White Express – Advanced Teeth Whitening Kit’ and ‘Proteethwhitening – …
Feb 09
A study published in the Journal of Periodontology found that current and past users of the contraceptive depot medroxyprogesterone acetate (DMPA) had increased markers of poor periodontal health compared to women who have never used it. Injectable progesterone contraceptives may be associated with poor periodontal health, according to research in the Journal of Periodontology. The …
Feb 09
Powerprox, a US supplier of orthodontic systems for 14 years, announces the debut of their Six Month Braces technique in Australia. To introduce this technique to Australia, Powerprox (represented in Australia and New Zealand by Six Month Braces Australia) are running lectures and workshops for dentists and dental professionals in the 5 largest capital cities. …
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