Dental assistant successfully prosecuted by AHPRA is convicted and fined


New South Wales Local Court convicted dental assistant, Ms Sara Matthews, of offences under the National Law1 and fined her a total of $4,000 after pleading guilty to three charges filed by the AHPRA. She was also ordered to pay AHPRA's costs for the amount of $3,025...she performed restricted dental acts, including fitting and/or adjusting artificial teeth and braces for two patients. Ms Matthews was also charged with knowingly or recklessly using the description 'dental assistant' to indicate that she was authorised or qualified to practise the dental profession.



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Smiles Inclusive takes founder Mike Timoney to court


Divided dental company Smiles Inclusive (ASX: SIL) has commenced legal proceedings against beleaguered founder Mike Timoney (pictured) alleging serious misconduct and breaches of the law.


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USA: Little girl dies after ingesting toothpaste


An 11-year-old girl has died from a severe allergic reaction after ingesting toothpaste. US schoolgirl Denise Saldate, who had an extreme dairy allergy, went into anaphylactic shock after using a new toothpaste prescribed by the dentist that unexpectedly contained a milk protein.


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Dentists warn against teens using at-home teeth whitening kits


Dental experts are urging parents to exercise caution before allowing children to use at-home teeth whitening products often promoted by Instagram influencers, warning the social media-driven pursuit of the "perfect" smile is damaging for their oral health.


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