Health insurer NIB’s senior executives have defended the company’s plans to move into the medical tourism market, saying the phenomenon was “not new” and would help to grow earnings in its business. “It’s not new. It is actually happening,” NIB chief […]
October, 2013
English language skills and criminal history standards under review
National Boards including the Dental Board are asking the community and health practitioners to have their say on the standards registered health practitioners must meet for English language skills and criminal history. Under the National Law, the 14 National Boards […]
ANZTPA progress welcomed
The ongoing commitment of dental product regulators to establish the Australia New Zealand Therapeutic Products Agency (ANZTPA) has been welcomed by the peak business organisation representing dental product manufacturers and suppliers, the Australian Dental Industry Association (ADIA). The new Agency […]
ADX14 Sydney – Make your travel plans now
Australia’s premier dental event, ADX14 Sydney, is being held at a brand new and exciting venue and with discounted accommodation and airfares available for visitors, there is even more reason for all dental professionals to come along to see more, […]
VistaScan
by Dr Minyen Chia, North Lakes Dental Centre, North Lakes, QLD In the past, I’ve used conventional film, digital sensor plate with cord and digital phosphor plate X-ray units. My choice is phosphor plates used in conjunction with VistaScan. […]
Queensland dental blitz clears 50,000 patients
A scheme that enlists the support of private dentists has seen Queensland’s public dental waiting lists slashed over the last seven months. Health Minister Lawrence Springborg said the Newman Government’s decision to introduce a voucher system giving eligible public dental patients the option […]
‘Catastrophic rise’ in mouth cancer rates
Mouth cancer cases in the UK are increasing at an alarming rate, according to a leading charity. Latest statistics obtained by the British Dental Health Foundation reveal that there were 7,698 new cases in 2011, a rise of 50 per […]
ADX14 Sydney selling out fast
The status of ADX14 Sydney as the nation’s premier dental event has been cemented by the extraordinary take-up of exhibition space in the initial offering. With some 46 per cent of exhibition space sold in the first two hours of […]