Dental Care & Oral Surgery Feature Articles for Australian Healthcare

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One in five cases of tooth loss in US linked to diabetes 11/4/2013

Of the 26 million people who have diabetes, an estimated 7 million have no idea that they have the disease, according to the American Diabetes Association.

Abbott announces $559.1m for health, medical research 10/25/2013

Prime Minister Tony Abbott recently announced $559.1 million for Australian health and medical researchers to generate new health discoveries across Australia.

Historic nursing partnership to shape future of primary health care 10/23/2013

The Australian Medicare Local Alliance (AML Alliance) and the Australian Primary Health Care Nurses Association (APNA) have created a new partnership to enhance the role of the ...

ALP keeps experience in shadow health portfolio: AMA 10/18/2013

Catherine King was congratulated by the Australian Medical Association (AMA) on her recent appointment to the position of Shadow Minister for Health.

Medical workplaces underpaid workers 'more than $7000' 9/13/2013

The Fair Work Ombudsman has recovered more than $7000 in back-pay for underpaid employees at dental, orthodontic and medical rooms in South Australia.

Coalition dental care policy 'needs more detail': ADA 8/26/2013

The Australian Dental Association (ADA) has welcomed the coalition's commitment to dental health contained in their recently released 'Policy to Support Australia's Health System', ...

Nominations open for Victoria's Health Promotion Heroes of 2013 8/19/2013

Victorians are being invited to nominate health promotion champions for the Victorian Health Promotion Foundation Awards 2013, to be announced at a ceremony in Melbourne in December. ...

Response needed for 'dramatic drop' in apprenticeships 8/19/2013

All political parties need to respond, as a matter of urgency, to the dramatic drop in apprenticeship commencements, the Australian Centre of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) has said ...

Research reveals consumers care about buying local 8/19/2013

New research from Roy Morgan, commissioned by the Australian Made Campaign, has revealed buying Australian-made products has become more important to Australian consumers.

Get your facts straight: ABC website to investigate contentious claims 8/15/2013

Australia is about to get its facts straight – that's the message from the team behind the ABC's newly launched Fact Check website and accompanying platforms including television, ...

Dental clinic produces single-piece zirconia crowns 5/30/2013

It's no surprise patients at the Charles Sturt University (CSU) Dental Clinic in Orange are flashing such dazzling smiles; the clinic has harnessed some of the most cutting edge ...

Bringing down barriers to dental care 5/22/2013

A research project being undertaken by La Trobe University fourth-year Dentistry coordinator, Dr Jacki Goode will facilitate the journey to definitive dental care for future toothache ...

New research drills into chronic pain 5/2/2013

New research involving Charles Sturt University (CSU) lecturer Dr Rahena Akhter has shown the dentist’s drill may not always be the best cure for a sore tooth.

Social media exposes fear of dentist's chair 4/4/2013

A study of YouTube videos including emotional scenes where children and teens are seen crying, screaming and panicked has revealed new insight into their fear and loathing of going ...

Soft drinks in the home drive up consumption in school children 3/20/2013

Primary and secondary school students are five times as likely to be high consumers of sugar-sweetened drinks, such as soft drinks, if these drinks are available in their homes, ...

Fluoride in drinking water cuts tooth decay in adults 3/6/2013

An international study conducted by researchers at the University of Adelaide has resulted in the strongest evidence yet that fluoride in drinking water provides dental health benefits ...

Ancient teeth reveal modern tooth decay 2/20/2013

A major shift in our dietary habits has altered the oral microbiota composition in our mouths, according to Dr Christina Adler.

Calls for tooth decay warnings on soft drinks 1/31/2013

Researchers from the University of Adelaide say any health warnings about soft drinks should include the risk of tooth decay, following a new study that looks at the consumption of ...

Artificial bone promises less painful dental implants 1/10/2013

The pain and high cost of dental implants could be a thing of the past as Griffith researchers test the use of artificial bone to replace missing teeth.

Dentist without drills: plans for drill-free dental care 7/20/2012