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Senate committee rejects bill to save dentists

admin — Thu, 17 May 2012 04:48:16 +0000

A Senate Committee inquiring into legislation put forward by the Opposition to exonerate dentists being pursued for $21 million by Medicare has concluded that the legislation not be passed. In doing so, the committee acknowledged problems, but said the legislation was not the best way to solve them. Back at the end of March, Opposition …

Most Australians scared of dentists

admin — Thu, 17 May 2012 04:46:14 +0000

According to research released this week, Australians are terrified of a trip to the dentist, with more than half (53 per cent) declaring that they would rather face public humiliation and be caught with toilet paper attached to their shoe, or even fall over in front of a crowd. A third of Aussie men declared …

Dr David Penn sells stake in Southern Cross for $100m

admin — Thu, 17 May 2012 04:38:24 +0000

The Australian Financial Review newspaper is today reporting Sydney dentist and entrepreneur Dr David Penn has sold a majority stake in his business Southern Cross Dental Laboratories to a private equity company in a deal worth nearly $100 million. The article said that Penn will remain chief executive of the business he started nearly 30 …

Tools of the trade: Estetica E70 S chair

admin — Thu, 17 May 2012 04:33:19 +0000

by Dr Steven Tracy, Dr Steven Tracy & Associates, Sydney, NSW The first KaVo chair I purchased lasted for 20 years and was still a very good chair when I replaced it. The replacement chair has been in my surgery for 11 years now and is still going strong. Due to the strong Australian …

ADA gives budget a tick

admin — Thu, 10 May 2012 02:14:15 +0000

The Australian Dental Association Inc. (ADA) has welcomed the Australian Government’s announcement to provide over $500 million expenditure for dental care over the next four years. However, it cautions that these initiatives alone will not redress the extent of oral health disadvantage that exists across Australia. And a newspaper is reporting that some initiatives are …

Bacteria-killing fillings

admin — Thu, 10 May 2012 02:11:47 +0000

Scientists using nanotechnology at the University of Maryland School of Dentistry have created the first cavity-filling composite that kills harmful bacteria and regenerates tooth structure lost to bacterial decay. Rather than just limiting decay with conventional fillings, the new composite is a revolutionary dental weapon to control harmful bacteria, which co-exist in the natural colony …

Perio disease a risk factor for conception

admin — Thu, 10 May 2012 01:57:03 +0000

While periodontal disease has been associated with problems in pregnancy, including premature birth and low birth weight, a new study from the University of Western Australia has found the condition may also affect a woman’s ability to conceive. The study, published in the latest issue of the journal Human Reproduction, is the first published study …

Tools of the trade: Dry Tips and Neo Drys

admin — Thu, 10 May 2012 01:47:29 +0000

by Dr Roslyn Dick, Rochedale Dental Group, Rochedale, QLD I use both these products and they both work perfectly well. The decision on which one we stock is made by our ordering coordinator who always finds the best deal. What’s good about it It’s a small pad that is impervious to liquid on …