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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Such an expansive scheme is very expensive. It has been costed at A$77.6 billion over the next decade, funded with new taxes on big corporations and billionaires.
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?
Teens across millennia have yearned to explore, try new things and participate in risky behaviours. The key difference, however, seems to be the experience of a rebellion or restlessness.
Stress is one of the main contributing factors.
A dentist explains why this is a habit worth breaking – no matter the cause or the strength of your cravings to keep doing it.
Pre-COVID-19 dentists wore some sort of respiratory protection like examination masks, surgical masks or respirators. COVID-19 has elevated the number of personal protective equipment needed.
Cavity-free teeth depend on many factors, and heredity may not be the most important.
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.
Like rings in tree trunks, the layers of our teeth carry a detailed record of our growth — and reveal lead contamination is common.
The way most dentists in Australia are paid encourages over-servicing. So how do we know the treatment your dentist recommends is actually necessary?
Your regular check-up will need to be postponed. But if you’re in acute pain, dentists may still be able to treat you. Here’s what’s allowed and what’s not.
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.
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.
We asked five experts if whitening is safe for teeth. They all said it is, so long as it’s by a dentist.
A cheap and simple technique could revolutionise treatment for tooth decay, especially in poor countries.
Many of the gels, toys or therapies recommended to help kids through teething may be dangerous. So, what’s a parent to do?
How a phobia of the dentist can ruin your smile.
When they cause problems, wisdom teeth don’t seem very smart. But they may have been evolution’s answer to a coarse diet.
Puppies and kittens are born without teeth, but by around two months of age they have a full set of baby teeth.
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Clinical Associate Professor, University of Sydney
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Professor, Chair of Population Oral Health + Head of School, Melbourne Dental School, The University of Melbourne
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Adjunct Associate Professor, Menzies Centre for Health Policy, University of Sydney
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Senior Lecturer, Public health dentistry, The University of Queensland
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Professor, Centre for Health Policy, Melbourne School of Population and Global Health, The University of Melbourne
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Professor and Director of the Colgate Australian Clinical Dental Research Centre, University of Adelaide
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Honorary Enterprise Professor, School of Population and Global Health, and Department of General Practice, The University of Melbourne
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Professor of Periodontology and Consultant in Restorative Dentistry, University of Birmingham
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