Teach your children about sugary drinks
Now in its third year, the Critics’ Choice program, run by Rethink Sugary Drink has one specific aim – to teach Australian primary and secondary
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Heart Research Month | Oral health connected to heart health
We’re celebrating Heart Research Month this February. Why, you ask? Because the links between oral and heart health have long been documented, most recently in
Getting into the Christmas spirit, without compromising your dental health
Candy canes, mince pies, Terry’s chocolate oranges… Typically for children, Christmas is about presents, and a serious sugar hit under the guise of “ah, but
New research identifies alarming trends in oral health
New research, commissioned by the Oral Health Advisory Panel (OHAP), has revealed some worrying insights into Australians’ oral health habits, many valuing appearance over the health of
Taking care of your teeth during pregnancy
When a woman falls pregnant, her whole body changes – including her oral health. Good oral health is important for good gestation and healthy babies. Here
E-cigarettes and your oral health
A recent paper published in the Journal of Dental Research has detailed findings from The Oral Health Effects of Tobacco Products: Science and Regulatory Policy conference in
X-rays and your oral health
Over the past few decades, dentistry has evolved significantly. We have moved from an era of treating dental emergencies to now avoiding serious dental and
When “healthy” food is bad for your teeth
A recent study published in the British Dental Journal found that Olympic and professional athletes could be damaging their teeth by regular using sports drinks, energy bars and
Dental visits drop significantly in old age
Visits to the dentist drop significantly after adults turn 80, finds a new study by researchers at NYU Rory Meyers College of Nursing and the
To share or not to share?
In an emergency – weekend away, accident tumble into the toilet, apocalypse/world toothbrush shortage – would you miss a night’s brushing, or borrow your partner’s?
The importance of keeping your dental appointments
One of the biggest pressures our practice has to deal with on a daily basis is patients cancelling or rescheduling appointment at short notice. Our
Dental trauma in children
Any parent of a young child will tell you that children are constantly on the move. Unfortunately, with this comes the risk of trauma to
