In a pre-clinical study, Israeli scientists have shown it is potentially possible to reduce pain and recovery time with the aid of specialised nanotechnology. Their research is published in a recent issue of ACS Nano. Every year, five million people undergo […]
There’s still time to register for the eviDent Foundation’s Mouthguard March campaign—and demonstrate your dental practice’s commitment to protecting the teeth of Australians who participate in sport by ensuring they are wearing a well-fitted mouthguard. Only 36 per cent of […]
A new AIHW report has exposed soaring waiting times in the public dental system—with comprehensive information provided for all states except Victoria. The state Department of Health and Human Services—commenting on the report, ‘A discussion of public dental waiting times […]
A survey just published by the Australian Dental Industry Association—which assesses sentiment on dental product sales volumes and selling prices—has found that although there was moderate sentiment of an increase in sales volumes, the composite index was weakened by minor sentiment […]
Changes to health insurance policies are encouraging practices to re-evaluate their billing system. By Chloe Warren At Paradise Dentistry on the Gold Coast, Drs Troy Evans and Renee Heathcote have always worked to ensure that education is at the core […]
Effective networking is all about who you know, not how many people you know. Understanding the ways to build a strong network could have a lasting impact on the state of your business. By John Burfitt Effective networking is one […]
Silver fluoride treatment is among the many ways dental practices can prepare for the coming surge in elderly patients. By James Gallaway We’re getting older and more and more of us are keeping all our teeth. In a little over a […]
Progress has been made, but growing human teeth remains largely out of reach. By Andy Kollmorgen For most people, two sets of teeth just aren’t enough. After all, nearly every Australian has undergone some form of restorative dentistry such as a […]
Oral health therapists have much to offer a practice yet many dentists remain confused about what they can and can’t do. By Kerry Faulkner While the path to becoming qualified as a dentist has been relatively straightforward over the decades, […]
Dr Nahid Sayma’s journey from Bangladesh to Botswana to Blacktown has come full circle—she is now working to improve the oral health of children in the slums of Dhaka. By Kerryn Ramsey When Dr Nahid Sayma became the first dentist from […]
A groundbreaking initiative at a Queensland school of dentistry is empowering students to speak up about and help victims of domestic violence. By Andrew McMillen During their schooling, dental students learn all about the oral cavity, and how to care […]
Dr Tony Lake hesitated between studying law and dentistry before deciding on the latter because he liked using his hands. He soon found himself in an emerging field of dentistry that worked closely with the law, writes Petra Starke When […]
The Sydney suburb of Erskineville prides itself on being design-savvy with an industrial edge—and Erko Dental fits right in, discovers Kerryn Ramsey. The inner-city Sydney suburb of Erskineville is often referred to as a village due to its community feel, […]
A clear design vision and an effective business model has seen Dr Patrick Dang and Lisa Le grow Pyrmont Dental Health into a three-practice concern in just eight years. Kerryn Ramsey reports One of the biggest frustrations that dentists face is […]
When a Perth dentist decided to create a boutique practice, the first person he turned to for help was his designer brother. Kerryn Ramsey discovers the brotherly bond. ‘‘I have a lot of respect for people who want to own […]
Two suburban dentists found that a green practice takes real commitment but the rewards and satisfaction more than make up for it. By Kerryn Ramsey In front of the Churchill Eco Dental Care practice in Sydney’s northwest, a set of three […]
by Dr Joshua Pond, All About Teeth, Townsville, QLD. I used 2.5X magnification loupes for about 10 years. Then, about five years ago, I started using a microscope and this led me to increase the magnification of my loupes to […]
by Dr George Sakoutis, Odontologie Dental Care, Lansvale, NSW The main reason I like this technology is that it allows me to perform safer implant surgery. For many years, all we had to go on was a two-dimensional X-ray or […]
This article is sponsored content brought to you by A-dec. When WA orthodontist Anthony Hopkins set up Oasis Orthodontics in Clarkson, 34km north of Perth, he wanted the latest and most reliable technology. Being located on the west coast, Dr […]
This article is sponsored content brought to you by Quick Straight Teeth. Porcelain veneers have traditionally been the first choice for dentists, and patients who wish to change the shape, position and colour of their teeth. While the results that […]
A passion for design and creativity sees Dr Jana Nikolovski of Ambience Dental in Fairy Meadow, NSW, running a successful jewellery making business—100 of One Jewellery. By Frank Leggett “I had been working as a dentist for about five years […]
Drs Peter Heyworth and Gus Jones love nothing more than to travel to exotic locations and take kitesurfing to the next level. By Frank Leggett Dr Peter Heyworth, Manly Wharf Dental, NSW “It was Gus who suggested we leave our families and […]
The siren call of surfboating sees Dr David Farrington of Pymble Dental Practice in NSWat the beach and ready to compete every summer weekend. By Frank Leggett “While at dental school, I moved to the Eastern Suburbs of Sydney, became […]
A self-proclaimed Lego Star Wars geek, Dr Bruno Lim of Cranbourne North Dental in Victoria has put together some huge sets as part of his collection. By Frank Leggett “I saw my first Star Wars movie when I was a […]