The next step for tele-dentistry
Dental Monitoring, a new smartphone-based tooth-correction-monitoring system, promises to transform how orthodontists treat their patients, writes Shane Conroy
When orthodontist Dr William Dabney, who practises...
Eco bytes: the green scene
Siblings Mauro Cozzolino and Nadia Boermans are at the forefront of green dentistry, discovers Frank Leggett.
Two dental practices—one in New South Wales and one...
Other people’s money
The next wave of corporate dentistry is here, with private equity becoming the new normal when it comes to consolidation. By Andy Kollmorgen
Is a...
Building trusts
Tax savings can make trusts an appealing option for dentists but it’s essential to set up the structure well—or the tax office will be...
Advertising: drawing the line on testimonials
A change to the AANA Code of Ethics clearly identifies practices that are deemed unacceptable by advertisers—and dentists should take note. Chris Sheedy reports
When...
Dental design: Precision Dental
Estimated reading time: 5 minutes Bright, bold and vibrant, Precision Dental was designed to attract young professionals—and it’s worked beautifully. By Kerryn Ramsey When Dr...
An implanted dilemma
Should all dentists be permitted to perform implant procedures or should the practice be restricted to dentists with specific expertise? Angela Tufvesson investigates.
Currently, any...
Keeping kids calm
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Dentistry is rarely straightforward but when dealing with children, there’s no telling what may happen. So how do you prepare for kids as...
Juggling more than one part-time job
Many new graduates have no choice but to take on two part-time jobs to make one full-time career. Those who work this way reveal...
Instagram as business tool: 7 tips for dentists
Despite its endless stream of selfies, food art and filtered vistas, Angela Tufvesson writes that Instagram is an ideal platform for dentists to connect...
Managing dental unit waterlines
Estimated reading time: 5 minutes Smarter management of dental unit waterlines is essential for the safety of dental patients and staff—and it could just...
Waste management in dentistry
Estimated reading time: 5 minutes Australian dental professionals have a duty of care for the correct management of waste within their practice. So what...











