FDI World Dental Federation has published two resources —a white paper and a practical guide—as part of its Global Periodontal Health Project (GPHP), which aims to bring attention to periodontal health as a priority area for policy worldwide. “Periodontal disease—or gum […]
Proposals to levy a new fee on suppliers of medical devices have been formally rejected by the Australian Dental Industry Association. The new fee has been proposed by the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) for businesses applying to place new low-risk medical devices […]
The Australian Dental Association has strongly criticised the response of Private Healthcare Australia CEO Dr Rachel David to a recent article published in Fairfax media. ADA president Dr Hugo Sachs said it confirms why no-one should trust what she says. […]
There’s still time to register for the 2018 Public Oral Health Innovations Conference being held on Friday 20 April at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre—anticipated by organisers to be bigger than ever. This year’s theme, ‘Engagement Matters’, will explore how […]
Employers often dread firing employees. Here’s what you need to know to avoid an unfair dismissal claim and ensure the process goes as smoothly as possible. By Shane Conroy It’s an unpleasant reality of practice management that not every employee […]
Discover the latest dental tools, equipment and technology from Australia and overseas at the nation’s largest healthcare trade show. By Kerryn Ramsey Dental professionals will have the opportunity to see more, buy more and learn more at Australia’s premier dental […]
Turning a practice into an ergonomic surgery provides positive outcomes—physically, mentally and financially—for practitioners and their staff. By Kerryn Ramsey Dentists are renowned for suffering from neck, back and arm pain due to the nature of their work. Sitting and leaning […]
Never underestimate the value of good communication skills when providing patients with information about dental procedures and oral health care. Stephanie Osfield reports What’s your communication style when talking to your patients? Do you adopt a fairly formal approach and […]
Improving the oral health of Aboriginal people and people from vulnerable communities has been a powerful force driving Claire Phelan since she was a child, as Tracey Porter reports Claire Phelan’s path towards a big career as a pioneering public oral […]
Oral health therapists have much to offer a practice yet many dentists remain confused about what they can and can’t do. By Kerry Faulkner While the path to becoming qualified as a dentist has been relatively straightforward over the decades, […]
Dr Nahid Sayma’s journey from Bangladesh to Botswana to Blacktown has come full circle—she is now working to improve the oral health of children in the slums of Dhaka. By Kerryn Ramsey When Dr Nahid Sayma became the first dentist from […]
A groundbreaking initiative at a Queensland school of dentistry is empowering students to speak up about and help victims of domestic violence. By Andrew McMillen During their schooling, dental students learn all about the oral cavity, and how to care […]
The Sydney suburb of Erskineville prides itself on being design-savvy with an industrial edge—and Erko Dental fits right in, discovers Kerryn Ramsey. The inner-city Sydney suburb of Erskineville is often referred to as a village due to its community feel, […]
A clear design vision and an effective business model has seen Dr Patrick Dang and Lisa Le grow Pyrmont Dental Health into a three-practice concern in just eight years. Kerryn Ramsey reports One of the biggest frustrations that dentists face is […]
When a Perth dentist decided to create a boutique practice, the first person he turned to for help was his designer brother. Kerryn Ramsey discovers the brotherly bond. ‘‘I have a lot of respect for people who want to own […]
Two suburban dentists found that a green practice takes real commitment but the rewards and satisfaction more than make up for it. By Kerryn Ramsey In front of the Churchill Eco Dental Care practice in Sydney’s northwest, a set of three […]
by Dr Ammu Ruby, Cranbourne North Dental, VIC We had this TV mounted in the ceiling directly above the patient chair. It’s quite large so when the patient is reclined, they can see the screen easily. It’s also been angled […]
by Dr Matthew Fleming, Hartwell Dentistry, Camberwell, VIC We’ve been using Biolase soft tissue lasers in our practice for years. We purchased the Epic to upgrade from an earlier model. I don’t think any dentist can work appropriately without an […]
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Mild-mannered dentist by day, Dr Cheryl Koh of The Family Smile in Fulham Gardens, SA, transforms into all manner of superheroes when a Comic-Con is in town. By Frank Leggett “In 2012, when my twin boys were five, we joined […]
A passion for design and creativity sees Dr Jana Nikolovski of Ambience Dental in Fairy Meadow, NSW, running a successful jewellery making business—100 of One Jewellery. By Frank Leggett “I had been working as a dentist for about five years […]
Drs Peter Heyworth and Gus Jones love nothing more than to travel to exotic locations and take kitesurfing to the next level. By Frank Leggett Dr Peter Heyworth, Manly Wharf Dental, NSW “It was Gus who suggested we leave our families and […]
The siren call of surfboating sees Dr David Farrington of Pymble Dental Practice in NSWat the beach and ready to compete every summer weekend. By Frank Leggett “While at dental school, I moved to the Eastern Suburbs of Sydney, became […]