Following representations by the Australian Dental Industry Association, the Australian Senate inquiry reviewing red tape in the healthcare system has recognised the need for nationally consistent regulations for the ownership and use of digital imaging equipment used in healthcare. The Senate’s red […]
A new tool to help practitioners and advertisers understand their obligations about using testimonials and reviews to advertise regulated health services is now available. The testimonials tool is the latest in a series of resources and support materials developed by the Australian Health […]
Make sure you head to Australia’s capital later this year for the Australian Dental Association (NSW) biennial convention. The event—which is being held on 13-15 September at the National Convention Centre in Canberra— will bring together members of the dental […]
The commitment in the 2018 Australian Government Budget to retain for a further year the accelerated depreciation of businesses assets has been welcomed by the Australian Dental Industry Association (ADIA). “The ability of businesses across the dental sector to deduct purchases of eligible assets […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Laureate Professor Eric Reynolds invented a key weapon in the fight against tooth decay while building Melbourne Dental School into a world-class institution. Now he’s taking on periodontitis with a new vaccine that’s about to go into human trials. By […]
For all the talk about millennial employees and how they function in the workplace, the focus might be better on how to create a stronger team overall. By John Burfitt One of the popular communication catchphrases to emerge in recent […]
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 […]
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 Victoria Lane, Charlestown Dental Centre, NSW This system allows you to show patients what they will look like once their dental work is completed. You take a photo of the patient, upload it onto the Planmeca software and […]
by Dr Alex Banic, Tewantin Dental Centre, QLD Traditionally, composite is placed and shaped using metal instruments. Optrasculpt has a tip that is made of a foam with excellent non-stick properties. I originally saw Optrasculpt at a hands-on course during […]
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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 […]
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 […]
