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 […]
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Digitising dentistry
Australia’s leading dentists are embracing digital technology to improve customer service, boost their marketing efforts, and provide a higher level of in-house patient care. By Shane Conroy The digital revolution has transformed the way we live, and now it’s set […]
Super change
A cap on the amount of money that can be held in the tax-free, income-generating, pension part of your super fund could have far-reaching consequences. By Frank Leggett The start of the 2017-18 financial year sees a change to superannuation […]
Welcome to country
With the DRISS program moving into its final phase, the scheme is being branded a success. But those involved agree making the move into rural and remote communities is not for everyone. By John Burfitt As the final stage of […]
Marketing dentistry to women
In most instances, dental treatment is similar for patients of either gender. Important distinctions do exist, however—and practices keen to attract more female patients might want to take note, writes Merran White According to ‘Women and Oral Health’, a 2016 […]
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 […]
It’s in the notes
New technology for note taking and data collection is on its way, but in the meantime, it’s worth keeping meticulous notes using currently available methods. By John Burfitt Take a survey among dentists of what is the least favourite aspects of […]
Advertising: drawing the line on testimonials
A change to the AANA Code of Ethics clearly identifies practices that are deemed unacceptable by advertisers—and dentists should take note. Chris Sheedy reports When the Australian Association of National Advertisers (AANA) released their ‘Clearly Distinguishable Advertising Best Practice Guideline’, […]