A new US study indicates that postmenopausal women who have experienced tooth loss are at higher risk of developing high blood pressure. Study participants were 36,692 postmenopausal women in the Women’s Health Initiative-Observational Study, in the US, who were followed […]
eviDent Foundation is inviting dental practices to join its Mouthguard March 2019 campaign—and contribute a portion of their sales of mouthguards to eviDent. Only 36 per cent of Australian players wear a mouthguard when playing a contact sport, and even fewer wear a […]
Dental Health Services Victoria (DHSV) has announced one of the AFL Women’s League’s brightest players as their 2019 Smile of the Year Ambassador. Each year DHSV awards an influential member of the community the Smile of the Year and partners […]
The Commonwealth Bank recently announced an exclusive partnership with Australian medical technology provider Whitecoat to deliver a best-in-class integrated payments, claiming and healthcare directory solution. CommBank Health Claim, a new product offering for patients and healthcare providers alike, combines familiar and accessible […]
Today’s dentists operate in a far more litigious environment than they did in past decades. So it’s crucial that your professional indemnity insurance affords you adequate and appropriate cover for your full scope of practice, say experts. Merran White reports […]
Selling your dental practice often takes years and a whole lot of planning to get right. Angela Tufvesson shows how to maximise the sale price before putting your practice on the market. 1. Get a valuation Before you start daydreaming […]
At a dental practice, a quality dental uniform can do everything from speaking volumes about your brand to inspiring staff performance. By Meg Crawford US research has borne out what we intuitively know to be true: humans are hardwired to […]
The benefits to your practice of having a social media presence depends on how well you use Facebook, Instagram and other digital marketing tools, writes Sue Nelson. The common wisdom is that you can reach anybody, at any time, on […]
The success of the DRISS program that saw almost 200 dentists move into rural and remote areas depends on who you talk to. By John Burfitt One of the many key issues behind the 2013 launch of the Dental Relocation […]
Dr David Hills’ dentist-comparison platform has created a much-needed solution for a widespread industry problem. By Clea Sherman One of the most significant challenges of running a dental practice can be simply getting enough patient numbers through the door. In areas where […]
Patients with a dental phobia is an issue faced by most practitioners but at Warragul Dental Care in Victoria’s West Gippsland, the team has a secret weapon—Dogtor Bruce, the therapy dog. By Kerryn Ramsey There’s a point of difference between Warragul […]
With great power comes great responsibility, especially when it comes to providing a job reference. Here’s how to be an effective referee. By Angela Tufvesson Has a past or present employee asked you to be their referee? Despite the popularity […]
Designing a dental practice that brings in the right clientele involves much more than getting the colour palette just so and choosing the right furniture. Rachel Smith reports If you’re considering revamping your existing dental practice or are designing a brand […]
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 […]
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 […]
This article is sponsored content brought to you by HealthEngine. Starting their own dental practice was the dream for dental surgeons, Dr Jennifer Chan and Dr Timothy Tay. But soon after opening Simply Teeth in West Perth they quickly found […]
This article is sponsored content brought to you by Smile Marketing. Your online presence is like a car. There are a lot of moving parts. And if not operated correctly, it can cost you a flood of new patients. Is […]
This article is sponsored content brought to you by JR Marketing Group. Remember that feeling? That special feeling of accomplishment you felt when you were finally ready to open your own dental practice? You can never re-capture that sheer enthusiasm. […]
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Dr Jeremy Sternson, of Melbourne Dental Group and chair of the eviDent Foundation, has travelled the world perfecting his fly-fishing skills. Interview: Frank Leggett “My interest in fly-fishing started in boarding school but was rekindled when I was on a […]
With two international and two national crowns to her name, Dr Sonia Sonia of Kallangur Dental Surgery in QLD discovered that it’s actually hard work to become a beauty queen. Interview: Frank Leggett “Last year was a year of massive […]
The path to a black belt in karate is not easy but Dr Bob Gibbins of Future Dental in Cairns, Queensland, relished the journey and the many benefits. Interview: Frank Leggett “I took up karate about 20 years ago because […]
Appearing on ABC-TV’s Hard Quiz has seen Dr Theja Surapaneni (of Snell and Aurelio Dental Surgeons in Heidelberg and Miners’ Dental Clinic in Wonthaggi, VIC) being called the most attractive game show contestant of all time. Interview: Frank Leggett “I […]