Turf wars

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The debate over scope of practice is becoming more detailed and more heated, with a new study backing the ADA’s position on the topic....

Special treatment

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Dr Tony Eldridge realised many special-needs patients were being shunted into the hospital system unnecessarily. As a result, he’s established a unique conscious sedation...

Power to the people

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Despite her own serious challenges including cancer and blindness, Liz Dawson is still creating enormous positive change in the dental and other industries. By...

Helping Hands

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Dr Greg Miller founded the South Australian Dental Outreach program as a way of dealing with that state’s crisis in gerodontics. By Clara Pirani Claire...

Man of the people

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Dr Larry Benge has used his thirty-plus years of experience to build a media career. He explains to Sue Nelson why dentists need to...

Holiday in Cambodia

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As Australian health funds look at medical tourism as a serious option, Cambodian companies are looking for Aussie patients. By Julie Masis Kingdom & Crowns—Dental Holidays...

Life imitating art

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It has been a long climb, but Dr Yvonne King has become a pioneer for the recognition of the important role of aesthetic dentistry...

Blurred lines

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How closely do you follow best practice guidelines? Dental Health Services Victoria is keen to find out. By Sue Nelson Better health outcomes and increased...

Rich kids / poor kids

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Changes to included Medicare item numbers in the Grow Up Smiling rules are likely to cause more problems than solutions, dental specialists say. We...

Testing times

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With rapid HIV testing being trialled in some medical clinics in Australia, could the dental surgery be next? By Sarah Hollingworth  Australia’s initial response to...

Bashing the Nash

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Dr Colin Twelftree’s interest in volunteer dental work in Vietnam dates back to his days as Australia’s only National Service dentist. By Mark Dapin Colin...

The perio problem

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Blessed with great oral health education and top quality dentistry, 18-to-35 year olds should have great oral health, but a recent survey revealed dentists...