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'He tried to remove his teeth with pliers': Why we need a universal dental health care scheme
by Tracy Bowden And Amy Donaldson on luglio 2, 2019 at 20:12
Health experts say it is time for a federally funded universal dental care system, with the current state-controlled public system so over-stretched […]
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Popular teething gel discontinued following international health warnings
on maggio 21, 2019 at 2:28
SA Health will discontinue WCH Teething Gel after incidents of infants being harmed by consuming too much of the active ingredient, prompting […]
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A dentist worked for free to save Callie's teeth, but millions of Australians remain in pain
by Iskhandar Razak on maggio 11, 2019 at 6:56
An estimated 2 million Australians can't afford dental treatment and a growing number are being hospitalised with problems caused by poor dental […]
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Mouth ulcers are a pain — but they can also be a warning sign
by Jo Khan on aprile 3, 2019 at 22:44
Stress and poor nutrition make you more likely to get mouth ulcers, and we still don't know what actually causes them. But we shouldn't ignore them. […]
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'An inequitable, ramshackle scheme': Experts say dental should be on Medicare
by Olivia Willis on marzo 17, 2019 at 19:26
Australians' oral health should be prioritised at the next federal election, say health experts, who are calling for significant reform to […]
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'I avoid going out in public': Mum speaks of pain waiting for public dental treatment
by Owen Jacques on marzo 3, 2019 at 19:44
Almost 150,000 Queenslanders are waiting to see a dentist in the public health system, as new figures show the State Government is unable to reduce […]
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I pull out people's teeth. The question is how much to tell them
on febbraio 17, 2019 at 19:22
As a health care provider I must source "informed consent", but too often this comes down to a form that patients haven't read a word of. Does that […]
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Does a regular 'scale and polish' do your teeth any good?
by Anna Salleh on febbraio 13, 2019 at 19:28
This routine dental procedure may help with coffee stains, but it won't necessarily make a difference to gum health, according to the latest research. […]
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You could be using too much toothpaste. Here's what dentists recommend
by Alle McMahon on febbraio 8, 2019 at 5:01
Less is more for both children and adults when it comes to brushing your pearly whites, according to the Australian Dental Association. Here's how […]
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Sugary drinks targeted in health campaign
on gennaio 22, 2019 at 0:07
The Rethink Sugary Drinks campaign by Australian health advocates is encouraging younger people to think about the damage sugary drinks can do to […]