Dental peak body slams Canberra for doing nothing to fix endemic...
The Federal Government has run out of excuses for not fixing the broken dental system, says the Australian Dental Association. With millions walking around with...
Dental surgery riskier than you thought
A new article from the journal Annals of Internal Medicine has found that an individual who undergoes dental surgery has a higher risk of...
DAPA Awards deadline extended
The Dental Assistant Professional Association has announced that the 2015 Vern-Barnett Award for Excellence in Dental Assisting are now open, and the closing date...
Taking the pain away
A British researcher has developed a pain-free jab that could stop the agony of having an injection at the dentist.
Dr John Meechan, a senior...
Dentist reprimanded and fined
The Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT) has reprimanded and fined dentist Dr Ari Masters and imposed conditions on his registration for unprofessional conduct.
The...
How immune cells ward off oral diseases
Case Western Reserve University dental researchers have found a less invasive way to extract single rare immune cells from the mouth to study how...
AI to help with straightening teeth
A new tool being developed by a Danish team will help orthodontists correctly fit braces onto teeth. Using artificial intelligence and virtual patients, the...
Protecting teeth with biomass compounds found in fruit
With the goal of finding an antibacterial that is easy to use and effective in preventing periodontal disease at all ages, researchers in Japan have verified...
ACCC asks ADA to put bite on whiteners
The Australian Dental Association Victorian branch (ADAVB) has said that members should pay attention to the Australian Competition & Consumer Commission’s advice on teeth...
Victoria to combat poor oral health in children
Dental Health Services Victoria (DHSV) is rolling out a plan across the state to reduce poor oral health in children.
Among other things, the plan...
Research strengthens link between obesity and dental health in homeless children
Obesity and dental cavities increase and become epidemic as children living below the poverty level age, according to nurse researchers from the Case Western...
World Dental Congress—your sneak preview
Registrations are now open for the ADA FDI 2021 World Dental Congress – Special Edition, which will be broadcast live, on demand and worldwide as...










