Posts Tagged ‘Australian Dental Association’
Australian Dentists Issue Warning After Government Confirms Budget Deferral
The Australian Dental Association has warned that changes to the dental budget, which were recently confirmed by the Government, will have a negative impact on standards of oral health. Officials have confirmed that the National Partnership Agreement has been deferred for a year from this summer. The agreement has helped states to make drastic cuts […]
Australian Dentists Urge Government To Cap Dental Student Numbers
The Australian Dental Association has urged the government to introduce a cap on dental student numbers to prevent an abundance of qualified dentists in Australia. The ADA has called for a temporary suspension of international students taking dental degrees to prevent an over-supply of dentists. The ADA has acted based on figures, which show that […]
Australian Dentists Show Medicare Programme Concern
On January 1st, a new Medicare programme will be launched in Australia, promising better access to dental treatment and more comprehensive dental care for more than a million children; however, dentists have raised concerns about the new programme and are worried that they are not prepared for the start of the scheme. Under the new […]
Rural Australia Lagging Behind In Oral Health Standards
Standards of oral health in remote and rural areas of Australia are still lagging behind those in urban areas, according to research. A parliamentary inquiry was told that standards of oral health among people living in rural areas are lower than those among city dwellers. The inquiry is trying to establish possible changes and measures, […]
Australian Dental Association Promotes Check-Ups Ahead Of World Oral Health Day
The Australian Dental Association is promoting regular dental check-ups ahead of World Oral Health Day. Dental decay is the most common chronic condition in Australia and according to the ADA, dental admissions head the list of avoidable hospital cases. The association also revealed that dental health problems are the second most expensive health issue after […]
Queensland Dental Experts Disappointed By Fluoride Vote
The Queensland subdivision of the Australian Dental Association has expressed disappointment at the result of a vote in Charters Towers when councillors voted against adding fluoride to the water. Councillors voted four to three against adding fluoride to the water in Charters Towers located in the North of the state. Dr Bruce Newman, from the […]
New Dental Health Scheme For Children To Launch In Tasmania
Health bosses have announced a new dental scheme for children is to be launched in Tasmania. The Grow Up Smiling Scheme will begin next January with the aim of treating around 89,000 children. The project is part of a federal funding package unveiled by Health Minister, Tanya Plibersek. The scheme will cost in the region […]
Australian Dental Association Admits To Dentist Shortage In Rural Area’s
The Australian Dental Association has admitted there is a shortage of dentists in the rural areas of New South Wales, despite the fact that the number of graduates has increased over the last decade. President of the association, Dr Karin Alexander, said there is a common misconception that an increase in the number of dentists […]
Health Advocates Call For An End To “Buckpassing” To Solve Waiting List Crisis
Health advocates in New South Wales have called for the state and federal governments to stop passing the buck in order to solve the waiting list crisis in the region. The New South Wales Oral Health Alliance said that recent figures revealed that 23,835 people were waiting for treatment in South West Sydney, compared to […]
Australian Dentists Worried about Parents’ Attitude to Oral Health
Australian dentists are worried that parents are accepting tooth decay as part of their child’s development. In a survey conducted by the Australian Dental Association, 60 percent of parents stated that they accept their child would suffer from tooth decay during their childhood. The survey also revealed that more than a third of parents stated […]
