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ADA analysis finds tens of thousands of NSW residents face “postcode lottery” for oral health

Editor — Mon, 22 Sep 2025 23:26:35 +0000

Almost 217,000 residents in regional and rural NSW are without fluoridated drinking water, putting their long-term oral health at risk, according to a new analysis by ADA NSW. Fluoridation outages and non-implementation across multiple LGAs mean families in these communities are unfairly disadvantaged by what ADA NSW is calling a “postcode lottery” for children’s teeth. The detrimental […]

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Oral microbes linked to increased risk of pancreatic cancer

Editor — Sun, 21 Sep 2025 23:45:33 +0000

Twenty-seven species of bacteria and fungi among the hundreds that live in people’s mouths have been collectively tied to a 3.5 times greater risk of developing pancreatic cancer, a US study shows. Experts have long observed that those with poor oral health are more vulnerable to pancreatic cancer than those with healthier mouths. More recently, […]

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ADA scoops FDI sustainability award for environmental responsibility in dentistry

Editor — Tue, 16 Sep 2025 23:40:55 +0000

Earlier this month, FDI World Dental Federation proudly honoured three winners for their leadership and commitment to advancing sustainability in dentistry, among them the Australian Dental Association. At the World Dental Congress in Shanghai, the FDI Sustainability Award was presented to not just the ADA but also Healthpoint Hospital (United Arab Emirates) and Dr Hindol Das (India)—in recognition of their outstanding […]

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Mediterranean diet may reduce gum disease

Editor — Mon, 15 Sep 2025 23:44:05 +0000

People living in the UK and following a diet close to the Mediterranean diet are more likely to have better gum health, with potentially lower amounts of gum disease and inflammation. Findings from a King’s College London study—published in the Journal of Periodontology—indicate that people not following a Mediterranean-style diet tended to have more severe gum disease, especially […]

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Australian uni student uncovers hidden threat to oral health

Editor — Mon, 15 Sep 2025 00:27:57 +0000

A Charles Sturt University PhD student has found a simple way to detect a parasite, thought to be a potential cause of gum disease and adult tooth loss, during a routine dental check. The parasite Trichomonas tenax has long been associated with periodontal disease but current tests for the parasite are time-consuming and expensive. Joshua Slattery is […]

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Chronic kidney disease may be tied to higher risk for tooth loss

Editor — Tue, 09 Sep 2025 22:59:35 +0000

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) appears to be associated with a higher risk of tooth loss, with a higher prevalence of CKD seen among individuals with fewer than 20 teeth, according to researchers in South Korea. As described in a study published in Renal Failure, a team from the Chonnam National University used data from the Korea […]

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Magnetically guided nanobots offer lasting relief for tooth sensitivity

Editor — Mon, 08 Sep 2025 23:41:14 +0000

Researchers in India in collaboration with deep-tech startup Theranautilus have now engineered CalBots—magnetic nanobots that can penetrate deep into dentinal tubules, tiny tunnels in teeth that lead to nerve endings. These CalBots can then form durable seals for worn enamel, offering lasting relief from tooth sensitivity in just one application. The study is published in Advanced Science. The […]

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ATO raises new concerns over superannuation claims for dental procedures

Editor — Mon, 08 Sep 2025 04:37:05 +0000

Dental practitioners are being urged to take note as the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) continues to raise concerns over a growing number of applications for early access to superannuation for dental treatments that do not meet eligibility requirements. The ATO has identified several concerning practices, including inaccurate medical reports, undertaking inadequate patient assessments, recommending high-cost […]

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Teens who lose teeth to decay and injury nearly twice as likely to be bullied, study reveals

Editor — Tue, 02 Sep 2025 22:46:01 +0000

Adolescents who lose teeth due to decay or trauma are 42 per cent more likely to be bullied, according to new collaborative research from the University of Sydney and the University of Melbourne. In their study—published in JDR Clinical & Translational Research—the researchers analysed data from 4400 children by following their health outcomes from childhood (eight- to […]

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In-mouth hydrogel releases artificial saliva to treat dry mouth

Editor — Mon, 01 Sep 2025 23:47:57 +0000

US researchers have created a reusable hydrogel that releases artificial saliva over time, which could help provide sustained relief from dry mouth. Their research is published in ACS Applied Polymer Materials. Dry mouth is a condition whereby the salivary glands do not produce enough saliva. Many medications to treat dry mouth boost natural saliva production, but they […]

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Hypoxia leads to reduced dental bone formation during orthodontic tooth movement in rats

Editor — Mon, 01 Sep 2025 00:01:49 +0000

Sustained hypoxia affects orthodontic tooth movement (OTM) by altering osteoclast and osteoblast differentiation, report a Japanese team. Hypoxic conditions resulted in reduced alveolar bone levels after OTM and lower expression of runt-related transcription factor 2 and vascular endothelial growth factor. These findings, observed in a rat model, provide critical insights into the bone remodelling process […]

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Australian software company to lead multimillion dollar project on AI gum disease detection

Editor — Tue, 26 Aug 2025 22:47:46 +0000

Australian software company Eyes of AI has received government financial backing to turn a painful, slow check for periodontitis into a fast, contactless scan and put Australia at the centre of dental innovation. When dentists check for periodontitis, they still rely on old and painful methods, tooth-by- tooth assessment. It is uncomfortable, time consuming, and easy […]

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Novel drilling plate shows promise in preclinical dental training

Editor — Mon, 25 Aug 2025 23:54:31 +0000

A novel drilling plate simulating the tactile and structural properties of natural human dental tissues may provide dental students with increasingly realistic training opportunities in the preclinical phase. The new drilling plate was assessed by dental educators as part of an international study led by the University of Eastern Finland. Conducted by the global Digital, […]

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OHST trains Antarctic doctors in dentistry skills

Editor — Mon, 25 Aug 2025 00:37:39 +0000

Australian Antarctic doctors are undertaking dental training in Tasmania thanks to a new agreement through the Centre for Antarctic Remote and Maritime Medicine (CARMM). For 70 years Australian Antarctic Division (AAD) doctors have completed dental training in Victoria, but now the two-week course will be delivered by Oral Health Services Tasmania (OHST). Clinical director of Oral Health […]

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Maternal periodontal disease linked to infant gut inflammation and long-term disease risk

Editor — Tue, 19 Aug 2025 23:27:09 +0000

A new Japanese study demonstrates that maternal oral dysbiosis increases the risk of intestinal inflammation in offspring. Specifically, periodontal disease promotes the growth of oral pathobionts (e.g., Klebsiella aerogenes), which are then transmitted to the infant gut. This transmission alters gut immunity and increases susceptibility to T-cell-dependent enteritis. Although these maternally transmitted oral pathobionts are eliminated […]

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Toothpaste made from hair provides natural coating to repair teeth

Editor — Mon, 18 Aug 2025 23:34:01 +0000

Scientists in the UK have discovered that keratin, a protein found in hair, skin and wool, can repair tooth enamel and stop early stages of decay. The King’s College London team of scientists discovered that keratin produces a protective coating that mimics the structure and function of natural enamel when it comes into contact with minerals in […]

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La Trobe unveils $21m dentistry school in heart of Bendigo

Editor — Mon, 18 Aug 2025 00:07:28 +0000

La Trobe University has officially unveiled its $21 million Rural Dentistry and Oral Health Clinical School in central Bendigo, enabling closer integration between teaching, research and placement to position students at the forefront of regional healthcare delivery. The new facility, now located on Arnold Street within La Trobe’s Clinical Teaching Building and adjacent to Bendigo Health, […]

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Dental industry celebrates 100 years with a night to remember

Editor — Tue, 12 Aug 2025 22:49:15 +0000

The Australian Dental Industry Association (ADIA) recently marked its 100th anniversary with a sold-out black-tie gala at The Eveleigh in Sydney, bringing together more than 230 guests from across the dental sector to celebrate a century of innovation, resilience and community. The evening was made possible by the generous support of Whiteley and Henry Schein One, and […]

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Scholar develops ‘mock mouth’ for dental research

Editor — Mon, 11 Aug 2025 23:18:52 +0000

A US biomedical engineering major has designed a mock human mouth—a device that mimics the complex conditions inside the oral cavity—to help researchers evaluate antimicrobial agents, implants, and regenerative therapies in the lab. “Our culturing device aims to mimic the temperature, CO₂ levels, and geometry of a human mouth for optimal lab testing of dental […]

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Concerns rising over modern diets and missing teeth

Editor — Sun, 10 Aug 2025 23:30:19 +0000

Dentists are expressing growing concern about the increased prevalence of people not developing some teeth, particularly wisdom teeth, due to evolutionary changes influenced by modern diets which don’t require as many teeth or strong chewing forces when compared to traditional foods. Today, almost half of Australian children’s energy intake is made up of ultra-processed foods, with research […]

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Dentsply Sirona launches educational webinars to advance digital orthodontics

Editor — Mon, 04 Aug 2025 22:39:10 +0000

Dentsply Sirona is offering an educational webinar series for orthodontists. This webinar series features leading experts in digital orthodontics, showcasing treatment planning techniques and the SureSmile Digital Orthodontic Solution. The SureSmile platform offers a comprehensive digital orthodontic workflow, combining advanced treatment planning capabilities, advanced technology, and expert clinical support. Clinicians are invited to register and […]

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Over 1.5 million kids a year missing out on free dental care

Editor — Mon, 04 Aug 2025 22:39:03 +0000

With a massive underuse of a free dental scheme for kids which sees 1.5 million kids a year missing out, dentists are calling on the Government to put an end to the misinformation surrounding the scheme—and better promote it to parents. New data from an Australian Dental Association (ADA) survey of 25,000 adults shows that […]

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ADA blows the lid on the nation’s bathroom habits

Editor — Mon, 04 Aug 2025 00:03:57 +0000

An Australian Dental Association survey of 25,000 people released to mark Dental Health Week (4-10 August), has revealed the quirky oral habits of millions of Australians. Here are some of them: “This presents a choking hazard with young children, and they won’t be getting the job done properly without a mirror or adult assistance,” ADA […]

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Beetroot juice lowers blood pressure in older people by changing oral microbiome, study shows

Editor — Wed, 30 Jul 2025 00:23:50 +0000

The blood pressure-lowering effect of nitrate-rich beetroot juice in older people may be due to specific changes in their oral microbiome, according to the largest study of its kind. Researchers at the University of Exeter, England, conducted the study, published in the journal Free Radical Biology and Medicine, comparing responses between a group of older adults to that of […]

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New kind of dental floss could replace vaccine needles, study finds

Editor — Mon, 28 Jul 2025 22:45:57 +0000

A fear of needles is a common reason for avoiding vaccines, even among many adults. Now US researchers have come up with a rather clever alternative: dental floss. Led by a team from Texas Tech University, the researchers first identified an often overlooked surface in the mouth as an entry point for vaccines: the junctional epithelium (JE), which […]

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