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Paving the way for a dental benefits scheme for older Australians

Editor — Sun, 21 Sep 2025 23:35:48 +0000

There’s consensus on the urgent need for a dental benefits scheme for older Australians, and now a recent pilot project is offering real hope that a viable solution is closer than ever. By Tracey Porter. To aid its push for a government-funded oral health scheme for seniors, the Australian Dental Association (ADA) was recently involved in […]

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Gentle dentistry

Editor — Mon, 01 Sep 2025 00:02:31 +0000

Dr Henriette Macri-Etienne firmly believes that the gentle dentistry approach and outstanding clinical results go hand in hand. By Frank Leggett Dr Henriette Macri-Etienne is a firm believer and advocate for gentle dentistry. At her practice, Integrated Dental Canberra, she offers a holistic approach that maximises patients’ chances of a calm experience while benefiting from […]

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The new Oral Health Association of Australia

Editor — Sun, 17 Aug 2025 23:24:31 +0000

The launch of the new Oral Health Association of Australia could be good news for many practitioners who have previously felt unheard—and unappreciated. By Stephen Downie As any practitioner will advise, you ignore your oral health at your peril. Just ask Nathan Clarke, the new CEO of the equally new Oral Health Association of Australia. […]

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Dr Haylea Blundell: Landing on her feet

Editor — Sun, 03 Aug 2025 23:54:40 +0000

Former champion athlete turned acclaimed orthodontist Dr Haylea Blundell says her curiosity and quest for learning led her onto the right career path in dentistry. By John Burfitt Dr Haylea Blundell has scooped the pool in recent years in orthodontics, earning a wide range of international awards and citations for her innovative approach to methodology […]

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Modernising the role of dental assistants

Editor — Sun, 27 Jul 2025 22:57:40 +0000

Workforce shortages, inconsistent training, and high turnover are straining the dental sector—yet the answer might be as simple as modernising the role of dental assistants. By Marina Williams Dental assistants are ready, willing and able to do more in the clinic, says Martin Thomas, CEO of the Dental Assistants Professional Association (DAPA). But he believes […]

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New Dental Board of Australia chair Dr Simon Shanahan is ready to serve

Editor — Sun, 29 Jun 2025 23:35:39 +0000

The new Dental Board of Australia chair Dr Simon Shanahan looks forward to continuing and even improving upon the Board’s mission to support the dental profession. By John Burfitt Back when Dr Simon Shanahan was a young dental student at the University of Western Australia, he recalls the mere mention of the Dental Board of […]

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How technology is changing orthodontics

Editor — Mon, 23 Jun 2025 00:03:50 +0000

Changes in orthodontics due to advances in technology means it’s now more necessary than ever for orthodontists to take a multidisciplinary approach to treatment. By Rob Johnson According to Professor Qingsong (Adam) Ye, the internationally distinguished orthodontist, educator and most recently Noel Martin Visiting Chair at the University of Sydney School of Dentistry, orthodontics is […]

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Dr Alex Khominsky—steering a course

Editor — Mon, 02 Jun 2025 00:54:10 +0000

Dr Alex Khominsky is on a mission to help dentists take better control of their career paths through a new approach to skills training, with a focus on guiding general practitioners from beginner to expert. By John Burfitt There was one period, after Dr Alex Khominsky finished his dental studies in 2017 and settled into […]

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Who dentists facing regulatory complaints and audits turn to

Editor — Wed, 28 May 2025 01:17:27 +0000

When faced with regulatory complaints and audits, many dentists turn to Dr Martin Webb for help. By Tracey Porter No dentist ever expects a patient to pass away after booking in for a simple tooth extraction. Likewise, few oral health professionals anticipate a patient will suffer a bowel perforation having swallowed the dental impression material […]

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On common ground

Editor — Sun, 11 May 2025 23:45:43 +0000

Professor Alexander Holden was a teacher when Dr Edward Waters started dental school. Almost a decade later, what began as a mentor-protégé relationship has evolved, and now the pair are workplace colleagues. By John Burfitt With a PhD in mathematics and having enjoyed an academic teaching career, Dr Edward Waters decided in 2017 to change […]

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Dr Diep Ha is on a mission critical

Editor — Sun, 04 May 2025 23:54:32 +0000

From exploring early childhood interventions to better care for aged care patients, Dr Diep Ha’s research reaches across life stages in the search for better oral health outcomes for the most vulnerable. By Shane Conroy Dr Diep Ha has dedicated her career to understanding and addressing oral health disparities among vulnerable populations. Her recent recognition […]

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Rules and regulations in the dental profession

Editor — Sun, 27 Apr 2025 23:43:38 +0000

The pace of developments within dentistry mean it is more important than ever to remain compliant with current rules and regulations. By Tracey Porter In 2021 a Canberra dentist was fined $266,400 after being accused of importing and supplying illegal dental implants and bone grafts. Twelve months later it was the turn of a Western […]

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Meet ADA president Dr Chris Sanzaro

Editor — Mon, 31 Mar 2025 01:30:20 +0000

New ADA president, Dr Chris Sanzaro, is setting a strong agenda advocating for under-served patients who are suffering from a lack of access to care. By Shane Conroy It’s six months into his tenure as the new federal president of the Australian Dental Association, and Dr Chris Sanzaro already has a clear mission in mind, […]

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Filling the gap

Editor — Mon, 03 Mar 2025 04:15:10 +0000

As the pro bono dental aid service Filling the Gap nears its 20th year, the service remains reliant upon a strong supply of volunteer dentists. By Cameron Cooper Pro bono dental service Filling the Gap has issued a call for more volunteer dentists to help guarantee existing funding and drive regional expansion as it approaches […]

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Making the dental profession more sustainable

Editor — Sun, 02 Mar 2025 22:50:11 +0000

As climate change continues to affect the environment, Dr Jasper Lee is dedicated to making the dental profession more sustainable. By Kerryn Ramsey As the effects of climate change become more obvious and frequent, industry sectors including the dental profession are moving to reduce their impact. Integrating sustainability into a dental practice is an effective […]

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The effect of menopause on women’s health

Editor — Tue, 18 Feb 2025 23:07:47 +0000

Menopause can have a terrible effect on the oral health of women so why aren’t we talking about it with patients? By Kerryn Ramsey While the effects of menopause are well known—hot flashes, mood changes, night sweats, muscle aches—there can also be negative oral health implications. Women in perimenopause and menopause are at an increased […]

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Dr Ava Carter aims high

Editor — Sun, 02 Feb 2025 21:30:17 +0000

Dr Ava Carter has done much to advance the cause of dental patients struggling with phobias. Now the multi- award-winning clinician has set her sights even higher. By Tracey Porter When Dr Ava Carter commits to a cause, she goes all in. Whether working with patients on exposure response prevention or advocating for better mental […]

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Dental Practitioner Support is a good call

Editor — Sun, 26 Jan 2025 22:14:57 +0000

A helpline service is making a difference for dentists and other employees in the dental industry as they face mental health challenges and a range of work-related stressors. By Cameron Cooper How ever you shake the numbers, the mental health and wellbeing prognosis for Australian dentists and their teams is concerning. A 2023 study, titled […]

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RipeGlobal is ripe with opportunities

Editor — Sun, 12 Jan 2025 22:28:31 +0000

Dr Lincoln Harris has grown his dental training business, RipeGlobal, into an international juggernaut. By Frank Leggett Dr Lincoln Harris took a real hit when the COVID lockdowns began in 2020. Until then, his practice, Harris Dental Boutique, was booming and his training company, Restoring Excellence, was undertaking in-person teaching in Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, […]

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Creating an anti-racist dental profession

Editor — Sun, 05 Jan 2025 22:43:16 +0000

Australia still has a way to go in creating a completely anti-racist dental profession, but a recent research project is moving things forward. By Frank Leggett Racism is insidious and, frequently, a subconscious form of prejudice. Whenever someone points out that they saw a nice Chinese doctor or that the dentist was Aboriginal but did […]

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What makes an award-winning dental practice? Just ask Dr Jashandeep Kaur

Editor — Sun, 01 Dec 2024 23:15:24 +0000

At award-winning Family Dental Care, Dr Jashandeep Kaur has built a culturally-diverse and gender-inclusive practice that reflects the community it serves. By Shane Conroy Dr Jashandeep Kaur is driven by a powerful sense of duty to create opportunities for others. Her award-winning practice, Family Dental Care, predominantly employs female practitioners. She has also built a […]

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Early orthodontic treatment for children

Editor — Sun, 24 Nov 2024 21:16:16 +0000

Early orthodontic treatment for children as young as six can reduce the need for braces, but compliance is a key area of concern. By Angela Tufvesson At Art of Smiles in Alexandria in Sydney’s inner south, early orthodontic treatment is all about reducing the need for braces, explains dentist and practice owner Dr Artur Shirokov. […]

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Dr Ash Shah—doing a world of good

Editor — Tue, 29 Oct 2024 22:53:33 +0000

Dr Ash Shah runs a community-minded and eco-friendly practice that operates on a local and global level. By Kerryn Ramsey Dr Ash Shah is not afraid to put her money where her mouth is. As the principal dentist and owner of Shenton Park Village Dental, a 10-minute drive from Perth’s CBD, she takes the concept […]

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Pain-free dentistry

Editor — Sun, 20 Oct 2024 23:00:37 +0000

Ground-breaking photonic light-based technology promises to take the pain out of dental procedures in a development that will transform the dentist-patient relationship. By Cameron Cooper The goal of pain-free and needle-free dentistry is a step closer on the back of successful clinical trials of innovative photonic light-based technology that numbs oral pain receptors. Nuralyte, developed […]

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Dr Priyal Shah talks diet and teeth

Editor — Tue, 01 Oct 2024 23:13:57 +0000

With diet and subsequent poor health leading to periodontitis and other oral health problems (and vice-versa), Dr Priyal Shah hopes to get a dialogue going between dentists, nutritionists and other allied health professionals that ultimately benefits patients. By Kerry Faulkner Recent research confirms that diabetes and periodontitis are two major diseases affecting Australians and the […]

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