Imagine walking along a South Devon beach on a lovely day. The waves are lapping on the shore, rabbits are scurrying in the undergrowth, and the bells of a local church are mingling with the calls of seagulls. Then, as […]
Recognition for dental assistants
Nominations are now open for the 2017 Vern-Barnett Awards for Excellence in Dental Assisting. These awards were established to commemorate the contributions made by Kathy and Dr Brian Vern-Barnett to the education, advancement and recognition of dental assisting as integral […]
New St George clinic to fill gap in dental services
The recent launch of a new dental clinic in St George in south-west Queensland will ease the shortage of dental services available to the community. The UQ St George Dental Clinic, a partnership between The University of Queensland’s School of Dentistry and Goondir […]
Tools of the trade: Zeiss OPMI PROergo microscope
by Dr Tony Cameron, Dentistry First, Mooloolaba, QLD I purchased the OPMI PROergo about 13 years ago after completing a couple of courses on microscope dentistry. I liked its magnification, clean light and the ability to zoom. What’s good about […]
The next step for tele-dentistry
Dental Monitoring, a new smartphone-based tooth-correction-monitoring system, promises to transform how orthodontists treat their patients, writes Shane Conroy When orthodontist Dr William Dabney, who practises in Virginia, USA, stumbled upon the Dental Monitoring display at a London conference, he immediately […]
How to have the awkward conversation
New research into the link between oral sex and oral cancer could see dentists playing a pivotal role in treating and informing their patients. But what is the best way to approach this sensitive matter? By Zoe Meunier Oral cancer—or, […]
Recognising an industry leader
Directors, members and staff of the Australian Dental Industry Association (ADIA) have congratulated Pam Clark AO who was appointed as an Officer in the general division of the Order of Australia. The announcement was made by Government House during the 2017 Queens Birthday celebrations. ADIA national […]
Gum disease bacteria may mess with conception
According to new Finnish research, a common periodontal pathogen may delay conception in young women. This finding is novel; previous studies have shown that periodontal diseases may be a risk for general health, but no data has ever been available […]
