One third of Australians avoid or delay visits to the dentist due to the cost, an increase from about a quarter in 1994, according to a report released this week by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW). However, the […]
May, 2011
Colgate doubles commitment to Bright Smiles
Hills Adventist College students (l to r) Zachary Go, Riyantha Naidu, Alyssa Thomson and Ryan McLean
An alarming 49 per cent of Australian children aged six years suffer from some sort of tooth decay. However, throughout Australia, more and more of the nation’s preschool and primary school children are learning how to look after their teeth, […]
When my baby smiles at me…
A government program to address dramatic oral health problems in Brazil has resulted in dramatic success, according to the President of the FDI World Dental Federation. Speaking to the American Dental Association recently, Dr. Roberto Vianna, FDI president and a […]
Tools of the Trade Review: Cattani Dry Suction System
by Dr Robert Harper, Richmond Fine Dentistry, Richmond, VIC When I set up my practice six years ago, it was an ideal opportunity to future-proof in terms of ultimate hygiene. In other practices I’d noticed that wherever there is a […]
Dental practitioners urged to check registration expiry date
The Dental Board of Australia today urged dental practitioners across all states and territories to check their registration expiry date and renew on time as many are due to renew by 30 June 2011—their first time under the National Registration […]
NOHA looks forward to next year’s Budget
Members of the National Oral Health Alliance (NOHA) have welcomed last week’s announcements on dental health, in the belief that they are precursors to major action promised by the Government for 2011-12 and for the Budget in May 2012. In […]
Last piece of regional puzzle
Federal minister Simon Crean was in Bathurst last week opening the new Bathurst Community Dental and Oral Health Clinic. The Australian Government has provided $4.7 million towards construction and fit-out of the clinic, which will boost dental services in Bathurst […]
Tools of the Trade Review: Waterlase MD
by Dr Terry Rose, Smile In Style, Moonee Ponds and Sunbury, VIC Admittedly, high-end lasers are expensive when compared to the basic scalpel and high-speed drill. Friends delight in telling me how many burs or scalpel blades they can buy […]