Dental Care & Oral Surgery Feature Articles for Australian Healthcare

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Autopsy of a dead policy: what now for Medicare? 1/19/2015

The government has backed down from its plan to cut Medicare rebates to doctors – which was to start on January 19 – after several days of public pressure.

Dutton 'worst health minister in living memory': poll 1/14/2015

What a way to end one's ministerial term. Former Health Minister Peter Dutton has been ranked the worst health minister in living memory in a survey conducted by Australian Doctor ...

Offshore medical device testing 'will reduce red tape' 1/14/2015

Outsourcing medical device safety testing to overseas regulators will reduce red tape for the domestic sector, according to the Australian Dental Industry Association (ADIA).

Great expectations: 'naïve optimism' about medical care 12/28/2014

"It might do me some good and it won’t hurt to give it a go." How often have you heard a phrase like this?

Health system "inefficiencies" addressed in govt white paper 12/18/2014

Which level of government should really be responsible for the funding, policy, regulation and delivery of services in the health sector in Australia?

Filling the gaps in Australia's dental health system 12/17/2014

The Australian smile is an instant indicator of socio-economic status, employability and self-esteem. It's also a predictor of physical health.

Dentists campaign for right to use Botox cosmetically 12/11/2014

The dentist's chair has always been about teeth whitening, receiving a filling, and – of course – the dreaded wisdom teeth extraction. So how would you feel about getting your crow's ...

Mixed response to Coalition's co-payment backflip 12/10/2014

PM Tony Abbott has dismissed the dumping of the $7 GP co-payment plan in favour of an exclusive $5 one as a policy backdown, telling reporters it was about making the system "work". ...

National dental care services threatened by funding uncertainty 12/8/2014

Public dental services and patients across the country remain in the dark about ongoing access to funding through the Child Dental Benefits Schedule.

Dentists urged: help prevent misuse of antibiotics 11/20/2014

To coincide with Antibiotics Awareness Week (17–23 November), the Australian Dental Association (ADA) has warned about the overuse of antibiotics to treat common complaints such as ...

7 Ethical Issues Dentists Must Consider 11/10/2014

Dentists are among the most trusted professionals, committed to a set of standards that appropriately use their expertise. While ethical conduct can be a forgotten aspect of dental ...

6 Features of a Perfect GP Referral Letter 11/3/2014

A GP referral letter can provide a vital link in the exchange of patient care to another treating doctor. The letter should be an accurate, confidential and contemporaneous handover ...

Govt's $538m medical research fund provides critical boost 10/22/2014

Funding worth more than $538 million to help researchers find cures, treatments and medical devices of the future has been announced by the federal government.

Be 'Medicinewise': dentists 10/16/2014

Australians should strive to 'Be Medicinewise', especially when it comes to using painkillers and analgesia to address dental pain.

Trade high sugar drinks for water, MP encourages 9/19/2014

The Australian government has taken measures to encourage indigenous communities throughout Australia to choose water over soft drinks in an effort to reduce obesity rates and prevent ...

6 Ways to Enhance Your Clinic 9/9/2014

Friendly genuine service, combined with holistic one-on-one trusted healthcare.

Easy Entry model 'could' dramatically improve rural healthcare 9/8/2014

An innovative healthcare model designed to attract and retain medical professionals in small country towns has had a huge show of support from a key health lobby group.

Contracting Hep B from your local clinic – how at risk are you? 9/3/2014

Better find out soon or you might meet the same fate as 32-year-old Arnold Zakaria, who developed swellings in his throat glands and armpits after being treated for a dental cavity. ...

'Strong, sustainable' health system benefits rural, regional Australia 8/28/2014

The Australian Government is determined to improve access to health services for people living in rural and remote areas, saying it 'understands the challenges they face'.

Australian dentists to help coordinate Thailand dental holidays 8/21/2014

An experienced Australian dentist has set up a dental tourism company to inject some necessary professionalism and expertise into this growing market trend.

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