Turf wars
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...











