Excessive sugar consumption has given rise to dental treatment costs in the billions according to new research conducted in Germany. In a study published in the International Journal of Dental Research, researchers from the Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg and the […]
Timely reminder to brush up on oral health
During last week’s Dental Health Week, the Australian Dental and Oral Health Therapists Association (ADOHTA) took the opportunity to do its bit to promote oral health education and awareness in the general community. “Within the community, there are many barriers […]
Australians unaware of link between serious health conditions and oral health
New research has revealed that an alarming 82 per cent of people with asthma are ignorant of the potential impact of their condition on their oral health, and two-thirds of sleep apnoea sufferers are similarly unaware that their condition is […]
Tools of the trade: Sucker Blower
by Dr Adrian Freedman, Clayton South, VIC All aspirators and suction tips used in the surgery are sterilised. Plastic ones can’t be steam sterilised as they melt so all plastic suckers are first cold sterilised and then washed and blow-dried. […]
Fly away home
With over 200 birds in his aviary, Dr Darryl Mercieca of Minchinbury Dental Care in NSW blames his son for getting him into pigeon racing. It’s all because of my son that I keep racing pigeons in a huge aviary […]
Root of the matter
Implant failure is more often than you think, reports Tracey Hordern. In June this year, the ABC Radio National Health Report program hosted by Dr Norman Swan featured a story about dental implants, which cited recent Australian research that raises […]
Gum disease tied to cancer risk in older women
Postmenopausal women who have a history of gum disease also have a higher risk of cancer, according to a new study of more than 65,000 women. The study, led by researchers at the University at Buffalo, is the first national […]
Victoria’s Biggest Little Smile search officially underway
The search for Victoria’s Biggest Little Smile is on as Dental Health Services Victoria (DHSV) and Zoos Victoria team up to fight oral disease in children. The Biggest Little Smiles competition—launched by DHSV to coincide with Dental Health Week—encourages children […]