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Queensland dental therapists involved in pay dispute

Queensland dental therapists involved in pay dispute

Dental therapists in Queensland are refusing to carry out some tasks because they claim they are only being paid for certain aspects of their job. The Queensland Public Sector Union reported that around 500 dental therapists have been affected by the pay dispute, which centres on their job description and pay. Dental therapists claim they […]


New decay detecting instrument could put an end to fillings

New decay detecting instrument could put an end to fillings

A new instrument, which is able to detect early warning signs of tooth decay, could put an end to the need for fillings. The instrument, which is named the CarieScan Pro, was developed by a team of Scottish researchers. The tool is a small clip-like device, which is inserted into the patient’s mouth; a faint […]