Half the world is affected by oral disease — here’s how we can tackle this unmet need

Oral diseases affect 1 billion more people than many other major diseases combined, with an estimated $710 billion a year spent on oral treatment costs and productivity losses

Life insurance by doctors for doctors

Personal insurance is a smart way to protect your quality of life and provide for yourself and your family if you get sick or injured.

Program to make oral care more inclusive

More than 36% of people with visible and non-visible disabilities feel anxious or frustrated when it comes to visiting the dentist.

Tighten rules around early super access for dental care: PHA

Allowing thousands of Australians to use superannuation for dental care is driving up the cost of dentistry, according to Private Healthcare Australia.

Can bullying affect dental health?

NTNU's Lena Myran would like dental health professionals to ask themselves what the cause of poor dental health might be.

Treating pregnancy gingivitis could reduce preterm birth risk by 50%

A study by the University of Sydney has found that treating gingivitis during pregnancy reduced the risk of a baby being born preterm by around 50%. The same treatment increased the birth weight in babies born with low birth weight by around 100 grams.

Dental association anticipates COVID cavity spike

One in three of us is walking around with untreated tooth decay, while one in four has periodontal disease with periodontal pockets 4 mm or deeper.

Diabetes and dental care — What can you do?

Diabetes and dental health problems can be managed in more ways than you might imagine, even while at home.

Fake orthodontist convicted

A Victorian man, who pretended to be a dental specialist and performed restricted dental acts, has been convicted and fined $65,000.

90% of Aussie adults experience tooth decay

A new report finds one in 10 preventable hospital admissions are due to dental conditions, while one-third of Aussie five- and six-year-olds have decay in their baby teeth.

Aussie-invented bone 'glue' could halve patient recovery times

An Australian biotech company has created a bone graft substitute that can be applied in liquid form — a first of its kind.

Minister reconsiders cap changes for children's dentistry, but is it enough?

Integrated valve regulator simplifies oxygen therapy

Coregas Integrated Valve Regulator (IVR) conveniently combines cylinder, regulator, flow meter and valve in a robust, lightweight and ready-to-use package. Coregas IVR, accessing medical oxygen quicker, easier and removes the operating costs of external regulators and flow meters. Simply attach your tubing or equipment to the unit and continue caring for your patient.

Wipe away the risk of infection with Microfibre

With around 200,000* healthcare associated infections in Australian acute healthcare facilities each year, prevention and control of infection is a top priority for hospital and healthcare facilities.

The 5 most addictive substances on earth

What are the most addictive drugs? According to Eric Bowman, from the University of St Andrews, while the question seems simple, the answer depends on whom you ask. From the points of view different researchers, the potential for a drug to be addictive can be judged in terms of the harm it causes, the street value of the drug, the extent to which the drug activates the brain’s dopamine system, how pleasurable people report the drug to be, the degree to which the drug causes withdrawal symptoms, and how easily a person trying the drug will become hooked.