PhD opportunity: Improve the clinical outcomes of patients receiving implant treatment
The University of Melbourne Dental School and the eviDent Foundation are offering the opportunity for a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) position within their team, as part of their...
Dietary guidelines lack bite, says ADA
The National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) has released updated dietary guidelines, including new infant feeding guidelines, which reflect stronger evidence that Australians...
Study finds ‘significant link’ between tooth loss and fatal heart disease
US researchers have found "significant" evidence linking tooth loss to an increased risk of death from cardiovascular disease (CVD). Moreover, those with several lost teeth face...
Enjoy three days of CPD at ADX Melbourne
Australia’s premier dental event, ADX will be held in Melbourne at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre from 30 March - 1 April 2023....
Keep flossing, urge leading dental associations
The flurry of media reports recently, following the US health department’s decision to remove daily flossing from its list of dental recommendations, have called...
Join eviDent’s Mouthguard March campaign
There's still time to register for the eviDent Foundation's Mouthguard March campaign—and demonstrate your dental practice’s commitment to protecting the teeth of Australians who...
SA Dental patients to be seen sooner under new deal
The South Australian Health Minister has announced more dental patients will be able to be seen sooner after South Australia signed a National Partnership...
The Healthier Smiles Community Service Grants are now open
ADA member dentists and dental students with a passion for improving the oral health outcomes of disadvantaged groups throughout Australia can now apply for...
A natural smile is ideal
Research coming out of Britain has revealed that most people find a natural smile more appealing than teeth that have been whitened, bejewelled, or...
Nanotechnology offers pain relief for tooth sensitivity
In an Australian first, researchers from The University of Queensland have used nanotechnology to develop effective ways to manage tooth sensitivity. Dr Chun Xu from UQ’s School of Dentistry said the approach...
Salivary mucins play active role to fight cavities
Salivary mucins, key components of mucus, actively protect the teeth from the cariogenic bacterium, Streptococcus mutans, according to research published ahead of print in...
Death threats in paradise
Following the recent decisions by Lismore and Ballina councils to fluoridate their drinking water, Byron Shire Council remains the Rous Water hold-out—but they’ve agreed...