Posts Tagged ‘Australian Dental Association’
Dental Taskforce Launched in New South Wales
A dental health taskforce has been launched in New South Wales to identify problem area and find solutions to improve standards of oral healthcare in underserved regions. According to Monaro John Barilaro, standards of care are much lower in areas outside of Sydney and more needs to be done to improve access to good dental […]
Australian Dental Association commends work of students
The Australian Dental Association has praised the work of dental students in Queensland. Students from Griffith University have been treating Indigenous people in the South Burnett area of the Gold Coast and in recognition of their efforts, the ADA has awarded $5,000 to Hope4Health, a charity founded by the students. The charity provides emergency dental […]
More Incentives needed to attract Dentists to South Australia
Representatives from the Australian Dental Association say that more incentives are needed to attract dentists to rural parts of South Australia. Currently, in some rural areas, patients are waiting more than two years to see a dentist because of the severe shortage of dentists; as a result of this, standards of oral health are poor […]
Boost for Ballarat dental services
The Australian Budget did not bring good news for dental health; however, there was a boost for dental services in Ballarat. Treasurer Wayne Swan announced that $19.4 million will be committed to Ballarat; the money will be used to expand and renovate the Ballarat Services’ Dental Clinic and build a new healthcare centre for Ballarat […]
Dental health loses out in Budget
Oral health was one of the biggest losers in yesterday’s Budget, as government ministers announced that the $3 billion Chronic Dental Disease Scheme will be axed. The scheme has helped to fund complex dental work through the Medicare system; however, the government has announced that this scheme will be axed and a new $53 million […]
Rural Dentist in Australia call for Finanical Support from the Budget
Dentists from rural practices in Australia are calling for greater financial support from the government; the calls come a month before the Federal Budget is due to be announced. Dentists are urging the government to spend more money on oral health programmes across the country, with greater support for rural practices a priority. A report […]
Australian dentists disappointed with new health reform
The Australian Dental Association has expressed disappointment at the new health reform. The new government, along with federal governments, have pledged millions of dollars to shakeup the current health system. However, the reforms have been criticised by many experts as some key areas, including mental health, care for the elderly and dental care, have been […]
Standards of dental health declining amongst Australian children
Children as young as four years old are facing extensive dental work due to severe dental health problems, it has been revealed. Dentists across Australia are reporting a worrying trend, which involves very young children requiring complex dental work to repair damaged teeth or extract rotten teeth. Some children are even being given intravenous antibiotics […]
Patients told to wait seven years for a dental check-up in Australia
A consumer group has revealed that patients in some parts of Australia are being forced to wait up to seven years for a routine dental check-up. A lobby group said that patients in Queensland are facing an incredibly long wait for routine dental appointments, which could have serious implications for their oral health. The town […]
Energy drinks to blame for teen tooth erosion epidemic
The Australian Dental Association has revealed that recent research has confirmed an epidemic of tooth erosion amongst teenagers. The research, which involves teenagers from schools across Australia, found that 68 percent of students had signs and symptoms of tooth decay in at least one tooth. Dentists say that fizzy drinks and energy drinks are to […]
