Posts Tagged ‘Australia’
Sydney dentist shares dental hygiene tips to lower the risk of spreading coronavirus
A dentist from Sydney has shared tips to promote good oral hygiene and reduce the spread of coronavirus. The message from health experts has focused primarily on ensuring good hand hygiene in recent weeks, but dentist Gamer Verdian is keen to encourage the public to practice dental hygiene measures at home too. Washing your hands […]
Gaps in dental equality grow in Australia
Gaps between the rich and the poor are becoming increasingly apparent in Australia, as demand for public dental services increases at a time when cosmetic dentistry is booming. New figures from the Australian Dental Association (ADA) show that 1 in 4 people who have access to public dental services don’t have the minimum number of […]
Australian dentist reveals most common brushing errors
At a time when most people are working on resolutions for the year ahead, an Australian dentist has shared some tips and tricks to improve oral health. For those who are keen to keep their smiles in check in 2020, Dr Elizabeth Milford has highlighted some of the most common brushing errors to avoid. One […]
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 […]
Gold Coast dental patient travels to India for treatment after being quoted $100,000 in Australia
A dental patient from the Gold Coast has travelled to India for treatment after being quoted $100,000 for work in Australia. Neil McLean, 60, required intensive dental treatment, but put it off for several years after prioritising paying his mortgage and putting food on the table for his daughters. When his children left home and […]
Pittsburgh dentist welcomes new dental therapy puppy to ease patient anxiety
A dentist from Pittsburgh has welcomed a new addition to his practice team in a bid to soothe anxious patients. Dr Ted Steliotes has recently started bringing his puppy, Smudge, into the office to help nervous patients feel more relaxed. Dr Steliotes, from Steliotes Dental Spa in McMurray, got his French bulldog puppy, Smudge, from […]
Vulnerable patients forced to wait up to 3 years to see a dentist in Victoria, Australia
Patients, including those from deprived areas and vulnerable groups, are waiting up to three years to see a dentist in parts of Victoria, Australia, it has been revealed. Data suggests that pensioners, health card holders and refugees are being forced to join lists with an expected waiting time of more than 30 months, despite the […]
Australian dental patients urge the government to do more to make treatment accessible and affordable
Dental patients in Australia are urging the government to do more to make treatment affordable and accessible after a survey revealed that 1 in 5 Australians are not receiving a suitable standard of oral care. A petition has been launched online to include dental care in the Medicare programme and many patients have taken to […]
Ilola the lion cub undergoes dental treatment at Werribee Open Range Zoo
Dentists in Victoria, Australia had a very special patient recently. A specialist dentist joined keepers at Werribee Open Range Zoo to treat Ilola, a 12-month old lion cub who was suffering from a painful dental infection. Ilola needed four teeth extracting after it was revealed that she had developed an infection as a result of […]
Patients in Victoria waiting years for dental treatment
Patients in the state of Victoria in Australia are waiting up to four years for treatment, new data has revealed. Recently, the Victoria branch of the Australian Dental Association released data obtained under the Freedom of Information Act. The information confirmed that some patients had waited up to 48 months for general dental treatment. Chief […]
