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SMH: COVID grind causes ‘new pandemic of broken teeth’, dentists warn


Australia’s dentists have reported a huge increase in the number of patients who have damaged their teeth by repeatedly grinding them over two years of COVID-19 lockdowns. They say pandemic fuelled delays caused waiting lists for public dentists to blow out, leaving some of the most vulnerable patients waiting years for dental treatment.



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Billionaire tax to fund Greens’ $7.5bn plan for Medicare to cover dental


The Greens will announce on Wednesday a $7.5bn a year policy to include dental into Medicare, which the party says will be a key priority if it holds the balance of power. Speaking at the National Press Club in Canberra on Wednesday, Greens leader Adam Bandt will announce that the policy could be funded by billionaires and large corporations paying their "fair share of tax".


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Dentist fined $5,328 for alleged unlawful importation of Botox


The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has issued two infringement notices totalling $5,328 to a Western Australian-based dentist for allegedly importing unregistered therapeutic goods on two occasions.


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Dental reforms to look after older people unable to access care needed, advocates say


Better oral health outcomes in our elderly population is being touted as a major priority for advocates as the federal election campaign begins. While an often overlooked health issue, experts say poor oral health is associated with and can contribute to cardiovascular disease, strokes, diabetes and cancers.


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Newly identified cell type could be the key to restoring damaged salivary glands


Scientists at Scripps Research and the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research have discovered a special type of cell that resides in salivary glands and is likely crucial for oral health.


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