A friendly, confident dentist is the best antidote to any fear a patient may feel visiting a dentist, according to a recent Australian study. The study was a collaboration between psychology researcher Associate Professor Marie Caltabiano, and senior lecturer in […]
A tax on sweetened drinks would save $666 million in oral health costs over a decade, a study by The University of Queensland has found. Led by Dr Marcin Sowa of UQ’s Centre for Business and Economics of Health, the study—which is […]
The Australian Dental Health Foundation (ADHF) and Dental Hygienists Association of Australia (DHAA) have awarded five study grants to support undergraduate Indigenous oral health therapy and dental hygienist students in their studies for 2018. This year, each of the successful […]
Local dental product manufacturers will find it easier to find new overseas distributors thanks to a grant program established by the Australian Dental Industry Association. The ADIA New Exporter’s Grant provides financial support to emerging local dental product manufacturers to attend the worlds’ […]
Sponsoring a local sporting team can deliver new business to your practice, but your objective should be community involvement before profit. By Shane Conroy When Dr Franck Page is not overseeing the operation of his network of thriving dental practices […]
Running a business can take its toll and is why some practice owners start to rethink their commitment. So, what options do they have—sell up, scale down or maybe combine the two? Chris Sheedy reports From a professional point of […]
Dentists are at high risk for musculoskeletal disorders due to the nature of their work. The good news is that is by following some simple design rules, such problems can be avoided. Sue Nelson discusses dental ergonomics Well-planned ergonomics are […]
Female dentists face a huge amount of stress in the workplace. Dr Fern White, founder of Practice Your Passion, believes the best investment they can make is in themselves. By Frank Leggett From the moment she graduated at the age of […]
No industry is immune to sexual harassment, including dentistry. But just how prevalent a problem is sexual harassment in dentistry and what can—and should—you do if you suspect you’re being targeted in this fashion? Kerry Faulkner reports Allegations of sexual harassment have […]
Seeking to drive change in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people’s health, the Poche Centre for Indigenous Health is helping to close the gap in Indigenous dental health disparities, writes Tracey Porter. It’s not often a service organisation will willingly […]
Following three decades at the top of her profession, there’s little that Dr Sarah Raphael has left to prove. Yet when it comes to the race to eliminate sugar from children’s lunch boxes, the veteran practitioner feels she’s barely out of the starting […]
It is one of the most rewarding experiences for many dentists but is volunteer tourism doing more harm than good? Kerry Faulkner reports Mahatma Gandhi said, “The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of […]
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 Khaled Shahin, Lakeside Dental Spa, Hervey Bay, QLD As well as owning and operating at Lakeside Dental Spa, I am the director and founder of Dental Courses International. What’s good about it The 45-degree angle of the handpiece coupled with the extra long bur are […]
by Dr Jeremy Cheung, Dundas Dental, NSW I had been using another saddle chair for over 10 years in order to maintain good posture. While happy with the great effect it had on my back, sitting on it often left […]
This article is sponsored content brought to you by Synstrat. Buying and selling your practice are two of the most stressful moments of a dentist’s career. Generally, you only undertake each of these transactions once and, whereas you feel in […]
This article is sponsored content brought to you by Williams Davis. Are you thinking about starting a private dental practice, either from scratch or taking over an existing one? If so, here’s a basic checklist of what you need to […]
As a breeder for the show ring, the look of a papillon is very important to Dr Jayne McEwan of Colac Dental Practice in Victoria—but it’s their personality that won her heart. Interview: Frank Leggett “I was 10 years old when […]
When taking her unicycle out for a spin, Dr Genevieve Nawrot of Rutherford Dental in New South Wales thinks nothing of pedalling 80 or 90 kilometres. By Frank Leggett “Each year, a Sydney to Wollongong bike ride raises money to […]
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 […]
