Six national health bodies have come together to promote the benefits of water fluoridation and to oppose the recent decision of Queensland and some other state governments to permit local councils to decide whether or not to add fluoride to […]
April, 2013
ADIA Advocacy Agenda defines pathway for industry growth
Getting government to slash business red-tape is the key focus of a reform agenda launched last week by the Australian Dental Industry Association (ADIA), the peak representative body for suppliers of quality dental products. “The dental industry is made up […]
Wrigley offers cash for oral health solutions
The Wrigley Company Foundation has signed a three year commitment with the Australian Dental Association Foundation (ADAF) to provide USD$295,000 in funding to help build the gap in access to oral care services and dental education throughout Australia. Currently […]
Tools of the trade: Triodent V-Ring matrix system
by Dr Jennifer Jom, Central Dental, Mt Gravatt, QLD Like most dentists I originally used a Tofflemire and matrix for interproximal caries. However, I find the V-ring system far superior. I use it for interproximal caries in MOD, MO, […]
ADA says CPD decision is a “slap in the face”
The Australian Dental Association Inc. (ADA) has publicly criticised Treasurer Wayne Swan’s announcement to limit the tax deductibility for participation in self-education, such as continuing professional development (CPD), saying it reflects a total lack of appreciation of health practitioners’ compulsory […]
Cost the issue in fluoride battle
The Whitsunday Mayor has told newspapers that the decision not to fluoridate the region’s water supply was largely based on cost. Jenny Whitney says it was estimated it would cost about $300,000 per year to add the chemical to supplies […]
ADA says “Get DentalAccess done”
The Australian Dental Association Inc. (ADA) outlined its views on dental health policy at the “Better Dental Care” Public Consultation, held in Balmain Town Hall last Saturday 13 April 2013. The public consultation, hosted by the Minister for Health, the Hon. […]
Tools of the Trade review: Reciproc
by Dr Brett Taylor, Leading Edge Dental, Penshurst, NSW Reciproc is a reciprocating endodontic file system. As every dentist knows, the greatest expense in a dental practice is your time. I would say that using this machine has halved the […]