Why are people ditching private health insurance during the coronavirus pandemic?


Despite the fact a deadly virus is raging around us, thousands of young Australians have decided to dump their private health insurance as the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic set in. In the first major look at the impact of the crisis on the private health insurance industry, the latest data shows almost 29,000 Australians ditched their cover in the three months to June...



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Pacific Smiles share price jumps 10% on FY20 results


The Pacific Smiles Group Ltd (ASX: PSQ) share price has surged 10% higher following the release of its FY20 results today. The group operates dental centres in Queensland, Australian Capital Territory, New South Wales and Victoria. The market for dental services in Australia is approximately $10 billion to $11 billion per annum.


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Stopping tooth decay before it starts -- without killing bacteria


Eating sugar or other carbohydrates after dental cleanings causes oral bacteria to quickly rebuild plaque and to produce acids that corrode tooth enamel, leading to cavities. Today, scientists report a treatment that could someday stop plaque and cavities from forming in the first place, using a new type of cerium nanoparticle formulation.


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