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The results of much DIY dentistry are nothing to smile about.
Overseas cosmetic dentistry might seem like a bargain but it could turn out to be a very expensive – and painful – mistake.
Two dental experts explain that these furthest-back molars may be a not-so-necessary leftover from early human evolution.
Access to dental care in Australia is worse than ever and is simply unaffordable to many.
Fluoride is a naturally occurring mineral best known for its role in strengthening our teeth and making them more resistant to decay.
Tooth decay in children is preventable. Here’s what to focus on.
A healthy diet can include some candy. But if you eat too much, it can interfere with your appetite for the stuff your body actually needs.
Stress is one of the main contributing factors.
Three to four minutes may actually be ideal for plaque removal.
A dentist explains why this is a habit worth breaking – no matter the cause or the strength of your cravings to keep doing it.
Adding fluoride to water is shown to be an effective and safe way of reducing tooth decay in a population.
New research finds that tap water avoidance is on the rise in the US, especially among minorities. An expert on water and health calls for better public education about water quality and testing.
Dental problems in children can affect their overall health and well-being. You can help establish good dental habits with your children from an early age.
Indigenous children have poor oral health compared to Australian kids overall. Our research shows involving local Aboriginal people in designing and providing services can make a difference.
If you still have most of your teeth and they’re tightly jammed together, flossing is important. But for some people, simply flossing might not be enough.
Shark skin is composed of millions of tiny scales, which have a similar chemical composition to human teeth.
Community water fluoridation is a cost-effective public health measure that can reduce cavities by approximately 25 per cent. Yet some communities are worried about it.
A recent study was the first to establish a way to regrow tooth enamel. But what is tooth enamel and why is it so important?
Do you really need a dental clean every six months? Most healthy people will probably be OK if they go anually. But some people are at higher risk of cavities or gum disease, and should go more often.
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Top contributors
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Professor, Chair of Population Oral Health + Head of School, Melbourne Dental School, The University of Melbourne
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Paediatric dentist, Senior Lecturer and Clinician-Scientist Fellow, MCRI and University of Melbourne, Murdoch Children's Research Institute
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Senior Lecturer and General Dentist, School of Dentistry, The University of Queensland
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Honorary Enterprise Professor, School of Population and Global Health, and Department of General Practice and Primary Care, The University of Melbourne
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Senior Research Associate at the Australian Research Centre for Population Oral Health (ARCPOH), University of Adelaide
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Professor and Director of the Clinical Anatomy Learning Centre, Lancaster University
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Associate Professor and Honorary Consultant in Restorative Dentistry, University of Birmingham
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Professor & Senior Principal Research Fellow, The University of Melbourne
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Emeritus Professor, Australian Research Centre for Population Oral Health, University of Adelaide
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Director of the Australian Research Centre for Population Oral Health, University of Adelaide
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Professor of Restorative Dentistry, University of Birmingham
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Assistant professor of dentistry, Vanderbilt University
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Specialist Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon, Imperial College London
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Professor, Health Policy, Victoria University
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Professor, Head of Periodontics, The University of Melbourne
