A national dental care program is welcome news, but raises several ‘billion-dollar’ questions about how the program will work and what will be covered. Here are seven principles to guide decisions.
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Canada’s health system does not include dental coverage, leaving a large gap in care that’s existed since its beginning. It’s time to ensure access to oral care.
Do you brush for two minutes, with the correct type of brush and toothpaste? Did you know you’re supposed to spit, not rinse after brushing? And that brushing at the wrong time can cause damage?
Stress is one of the main contributing factors.
Canada’s largely private dental care system exacerbates inequalities and is a barrier to integrating oral health with general health.
Oral health is a key part of overall health, but many Canadians skip dental care due to the cost, resulting in emergency room visits and health issues. It’s time for a dental care plan for all Canadians.
Even during COVID-19, there are ways to keep your teeth healthy.
Bubbly waters are becoming increasingly popular. While these carbonated, sometimes flavored beverages might cause slight harm to teeth, they are far better than soda. They might even be good for you.
Here’s how to avoid a trip to the emergency dentist this holiday.
It’s not all about the cost of treatment – and this is something the next government will need to address.
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.
Research shows that many people living with HIV struggle with tooth decay, bleeding gums and tooth sensitivity – due to the costs of dental care and discrimination by dental professionals.
People have probably always wanted clean and healthy teeth. What they historically used to achieve dental hygiene might surprise you.
All Australians should have access to subsidised dental care, not just pensioners and children.
Unlike health care for the rest of our body, dental care mostly comes out of our own pocket – and it’s not cheap. Many Australians go without and their health suffers.
Australians are waiting too long for elective surgery, dental care and treatment for mental health. It’s no wonder health is a vote-changer.
With the often prohibitive costs of dental treatment in Australia, travelling overseas to have dental work done is increasingly common. But it’s important to exercise caution.
Despite good oral hygiene, some children have weak teeth that are more prone to decay.
The latest poll on children’s oral health shows many parents have misconceptions about how to prevent tooth decay in their children and don’t know of the free dental services available.
Halloween is upon us, and the sugar is horrible for your kids’ teeth and health. But fear not – there are things parents can do to lessen the impact of the candy binge.
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Professor, Chair of Population Oral Health + Head of School, Melbourne Dental School, The University of Melbourne
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Stephen Duckett is a Friend of The Conversation.
Honorary Enterprise Professor, School of Population and Global Health, and Department of General Practice, The University of Melbourne
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Lecturer, General Dentist & PhD Candidate, The University of Queensland
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Senior Research Associate at the Australian Research Centre for Population Oral Health (ARCPOH), University of Adelaide
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Clinical Associate Professor, University of Sydney
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Paediatric dentist, Senior Lecturer and Post-doctoral Research Fellow, Melbourne Dental School, Murdoch Children's Research Institute
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Emeritus Professor, Menzies Centre for Health Policy, University of Sydney
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Adjunct Associate Professor, Menzies Centre for Health Policy, University of Sydney
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Lecturer, Public Sector Finance, University of Canberra
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Director of the Australian Research Centre for Population Oral Health, University of Adelaide
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Professor, Health Sciences, Simon Fraser University
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Professor, Melbourne Dental School and CEO of the Oral Health CRC, The University of Melbourne
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Lecturer, University of Newcastle
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Chair in Disability and Inclusion, Deakin University
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Clinical Associate Professor, Melbourne Dental School, The University of Melbourne
