Posts Tagged ‘Australia’
Dental experts warn against funding cuts
Dental experts in Australia have warned against funding cuts for oral health services. Experts say that the planned move to axe $340 million of funding for dental healthcare will create a “public health disaster.” Last year New South Wales received $370 million in Medicare Chronic Disease Dental Scheme from the Commonwealth funding pot; however, officials […]
Vets urge dog owners to arrange regular dental checks
Vets in Ipswich, Queensland are urging dog owners to arrange regular dental checks for their pets. The warning comes as vet surgeries across Australia celebrate Pet Dental Health Month, a campaign which is designed to raise awareness of the importance of oral health checks for pets. The annual campaign, which runs throughout August, is designed […]
Australian vets urge owners to stop giving dogs bones to prevent dental issues
Vets in Australia have warned dog owners to stop giving their dogs bones to chew on in order to prevent dental damage and diseases. The Australian Veterinary Association (AVA) has issued the warning as part of Pet Dental Health Month, which will run throughout August. According to Dr Christine Hawke, from the AVA’s dental health […]
Dental decay rates increase amongst children in Australia
A new report has revealed that dental decay rates are rising amongst children in Australia. The study, which was conducted by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, analysed data from children aged six and twelve. The results of the study showed that rates of tooth decay are on the increase and this is unsurprising, […]
Health Service Warns Against Oral Cancer
Hunter New England Health, a public health service in New South Wales, Australia, has issued a warning against oral cancer. Hunter New England Health has encouraged people to visit their dentist on a regular basis to try and ensure that cases of oral cancer are diagnosed and treated early. Oral cancer is the sixth most […]
Federal Government Confirms Investment in Indigenous Oral Health
The Federal Government has revealed plans to inject $420,000 into oral health services for Indigenous people in central Australia. Indigenous Health Minister Warren Snowdon revealed that $276,000 will be spent on replacing a mobile dental unit, which has been driving around rural dirt tracks for 17 years. The government has also revealed plans to spend […]
CarieScan seals new disruption deals
Dundee-based company, CarieScan, has sealed new distribution deals in Australia, South Africa and South East Asia. The company, which is part of 3D Diagnostic Imaging, has already closed deals in Canada and America, Europe and Japan, has now successfully agreed distribution deals with Ivoclar Vivadent in Australia, Inter-Africa Dental in South Africa and Acumed in […]
Australians avoiding the Dentist due to Cost
A recent report has revealed that a growing number of Australians are avoiding going to the dentist because they cannot afford dental treatment. The report, which is due to be released today, has been compiled by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare. According to the figures, one third of Australians avoided going to the […]
Dental Care not a priority on Budget Day in Australia
Despite persistent calls for greater focus on dental care in Australia, the government will not make dental services a priority, it has been revealed. The Labor government is set to delay an announcement on dental care and will instead make mental health services a priority. Health minister Nicola Roxon admitted that mental health care has […]
Nearly half of Australians missing out on regular Dental Check-ups
A report has revealed that almost half of Australians are missing out on regular dental check-ups. The report, which was compiled by John Spencer, a professor of social and preventative dentistry at the University of Adelaide, showed that around 40 percent of the Australian population do not attend regular dental check-ups. The report also revealed […]
