US giant aims to take a bite out of Australia's high orthodontic bills


Private equity-backed United States teeth-straightening company SmileDirectClub is preparing to shake up the orthodontics market in Australia. The US$3.2 billion ($4.5 billion) company says the cost of traditional braces on children's teeth in Australia is very expensive by world standards.



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Ouch! Abano's tough times with Aussie teeth


A painful profit downgrade over the last few days, and an ensuing decision to stop buying dentists in Australia, has seen Abano's share price plummet. It's now below $4, considerably less than half the almost $10 a share offer received in late 2016. To start with the bad news. Last week the company ...


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Innovative membrane offers a viable solution for periodontitis


A team of UCLA researchers has developed methods that may lead to more effective and reliable therapy for periodontal disease -- ones that promote gum tissue and bone regeneration with biological and mechanical features that can be adjusted based on treatment needs.


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Good News for Dental Industry And Services in 2019 Budget


The Australian Government announced its federal budget for 2019 on Tuesday, 2 April. Under this budget, the Government plans to improve access to dental services across Australia which will benefit the dental industry and dentistry in general.


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Anti-inflammatory plant-based diet helps reduce gingivitis


A plant-based whole food diet reduced gingivitis in a recent randomized trial published in the Journal of Clinical Periodontology. For the trial, 30 patients with gingivitis were randomized to an experimental and a control group. The experimental group changed to a diet low in ...


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