The price of care
Working in the healthcare sector can be draining, particularly when it feels like you’re getting nowhere fast with patients looking for an instant fix....
No-handed dentistry
Is adopting a CAMBRA approach to treatment doing yourself out of business? By Andy Kollmorgen No self-respecting dentist would skimp on preventative treatment just to...
Fitting in
It's hard enough finding skilled staff, but how do you find people who are going to fit in to your practice? By Catri Menzies-Pike There's...
Why is the gap widening
Indigenous Australians suffer from far worse oral health outcomes than non-Indigenous Australians. At the core of the issue are difficulties with access, culturally appropriate...
Rest assured
As more and more patients are lining up for pain-free procedures, it’s become apparent that oral sedation is nothing to snore at. By Kerryn...
Managing word of mouth
Dentists have always relied on testimonials from patients to grow their businesses, but under current Dental Board guidelines, testimonials are a no-no. But some...
Getting motivated
Any business is only as good as its staff. All your clinical skills are of limited use if the staff around you are unhappy...
A new Broome
Edward Tran
In the far-west town of Broome, Dr Bruce Rudeforth had to battle with more than just a new practice design. He also took...
Other people’s money
The next wave of corporate dentistry is here, with private equity becoming the new normal when it comes to consolidation. By Andy Kollmorgen
Is a...
Material world
A new breed of dental uniforms have emerged, with mix-and-match collections that add polish to a practice, explains Kerryn Ramsey
While we haven’t spotted too...
Rise of the machines
In these straitened financial times, how often should you be updating your capital equipment? The answer isn’t as straightforward as you think, says A.M....
Northern exposure
The new dental school at James Cook University in far-north Queensland has combined cutting-edge architecture with state-of-the-art facilities. By Kerryn Ramsey
The first thing you...











