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Latest News – General Oral Health – 2024
‘ADA’s outlines key oral health priorities in pre-budget submission‘
Australian Dental Association – February 26, 2024 – Advocacy
‘Tongue cancer diagnosis on the rise’
Michelle Wisbey – NewGP – January 19. 2024
During a regular check-up, Dr Bob includes assessing the mouth for any risks or lesions that might lead to cancer, and will then discuss the risk factors such as smoking and alcohol with his patients. Research and Victoria has shown that there has been a rise in tongue cancer.
Latest News – General Oral Health – 2023
‘Thousands of Aussies left in lurch after SmileDirectClub shutters global operations effective immediately’
Blake Antrobus – The Daily Telegraph – NCA Newswire – December 14, 2023
I refer my patients to qualified orthodontists for face-to-face consultations and treatment . These Orthodontists are also members of this Australian society of Orthodontists – (ASO) . I would advise caution about any other methods. .
‘Divide between dentistry and medicine harms Australians’ health, including those with sleep apnoea’
ABC RN / By Kate O’Halloran and Jessie Kay for Saturday Extra – October 9, 2023
‘Divide between dentistry and medicine harms Australians’ health, including those with sleep apnoea’
ABC RN By Kate O’Halloran and Jessie Kay for Saturday Extra – October 9, 2023
‘The Australians left with rotting teeth and unable to smile in ‘completely unaffordable’ dental system’
Janelle Miles, Emma Pollard, ABC – September 17, 2023
‘The New Oral Health Consensus Statement’
Australian Dental Association, August 10, 2023.
Dangers of Vaping
‘Review finds e-cigarette explosions cause lifelong injuries‘
Bite Magazine, March 21, 2023.
Thinking about taking up private health insurance — or giving it up? Here are some things to consider.
‘Private health insurance premiums are going up from June 1 – should you keep it?’
The Drum, By Karen Tong
‘TikTok DIY dental trend having ‘catastrophic’ consequences’
Carla Mascarenhas – New.com.au 12th Apr 2023
‘As wait times and the financial pressures of COVID-19 increase, more people across Australia are delaying seeing the dentist.’
Adelaide Miller – ABC News 19th Jan 2023
‘Regional dentists raise alarm of poor oral health as more towns lose fluoride in western NSW.’
Kenji Sato – ABC Western Plains 17th Jan 2023
‘Dentists say teeth grinding has increased. Here’s how you can improve your oral health.’
Olivia Mason – ABC Sunshine Coast 15th Jan 2023
‘Dentists warn of permanent damage from clear braces ordered online’
Mattea Bubalo – BBC NEWS UK 21st Jan 2023
‘World Cavity-Free Future Day 2022‘
Alliance for a Cavity-Free Future – 14th Oct 2022
Read World Cavity-Free future Day for more info.
#WCFFDay
‘Why skipping the dentist during COVID-19 could come back to bite us.’
Maani Truu – ABC News 8th Aug 2022
‘Love Your Teeth – Support Dental Health Week‘
Dental Health Week | 1st – 7th Aug 2022
Latest News – Dental & Oral Health & Covid-19
Covid-19 Updates to help ensure your are informed about current health and safety procedures and policies. Mask rules still apply when visiting the dentist.
If you have any general health concerns see your doctor first.
With the return to Covid-19 normal practice, we can do regular check-ups and other treatments such as bleaching or others that you may have deferred.
With all of our day-to-day distractions and other world topics in the headlines, it can be easy to forget to protect ourselves against Covid-19. It is important to remain vigilant and stay informed to reduce the risks of infection from the virus.
