Archive for the ‘Australia’ Category
Adelaide dentist expresses pride after receiving invitation to Queen’s funeral
A dentist from Adelaide who treats patients with special needs has expressed her pride after receiving an invitation to attend the Queen’s funeral. Dr Trudy Lin, a specialist in special needs dentistry, said that it was a great honour to receive the unexpected invitation, adding that going to the ceremony will be “deeply profound and […]
Dentists urge parents to avoid buying super-sour lollies after boy suffers burns
Dentists in Australia have issued a warning to parents after a young boy suffered burns on his tongue after eating a super-sour lollipop. Photographs shared in the newspapers and social media show a picture of the boy’s tongue with layers of skin burnt off and bright red sores. The boy had eaten an extra sour […]
Waiting lists reach over 100,000 in New South Wales, Australia
More than 100,000 people are waiting to see a dentist in New South Wales, Australia. According to reports in the Sydney Morning Herald, over 100,000 people are on waiting lists and the average waiting time to get an appointment has increased to 460 days. Addressing the issue on TV, Sky News Australia commentator, Caroline Di […]
Australian researchers suggest good oral health can lower risks during pregnancy
Researchers in Australia suggest that good oral health can lower the risk of complications during pregnancy. A study conducted by a team based at the University of Sydney found that women who had healthy teeth and gums were less likely to give birth prematurely. Poor oral health was linked to an elevated risk of premature […]
Children in Victoria to receive free dental checks as mobile Smile Squad units tour the state
Children in the Australian state of Victoria are set to receive free dental checks as part of a new initiative launched by the local government. Smile Squad mobile units will be visiting selected schools in the coming weeks, providing children with treatment in the playground. The service will reduce costs for families and enable children […]
Adelaide student drops out of college due to dental issues, as public waiting list crisis deepens
A student from Adelaide has been forced to drop out of college due to dental issues. Nikki Torpy, 17, has been on a waiting list for dental and orthodontic surgery for the last four years, and is unable to cope with her symptoms any longer. Nikki was told by orthodontic specialists at Adelaide Dental Hospital […]
