Posts Tagged ‘Australian Institute of Health and Welfare’

Report Reveals Good News For Dentistry In Australia

Report Reveals Good News For Dentistry In Australia

A report released by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare will be welcomed by patients and the government; the report shows improvements in the numbers of dentists working in rural areas and an increase in the number of female dentists. According to the report, the number of dentists working in remote or very remote […]


Australian Researchers Analysing the Link Between Bad Teeth and Junk Food

Australian Researchers Analysing the Link Between Bad Teeth and Junk Food

Researchers at the University of Queensland Children’s Nutrition Research Centre and School of Dentistry are investigating the link between bad teeth and junk food. Researchers are trying to determine whether children adapt their eating habits as a result of dental health problems. Sarah Officer, study leader, said that previous studies have analysed eating habits in […]


Leading dentist unsurprised by high rates of decay

Leading dentist unsurprised by high rates of decay

A leading dentist has responded to alarming oral health statistics by saying that he is unsurprised by increasing rates of decay. Dr Stuart Gairns, chief executive of the Australian Dental Association, said that he was unsurprised by figures which suggested that half of children aged six and twelve suffer from decay. The statistics were released […]