CDBS benefits cap to increase to $1,052 for 2023-2024 from 1 January 2023


The indexation amount of dental benefits payable for dental services provided under the Child Dental Benefits Schedule (CDBS) will increase indexed cap rate at the start of the coming calendar year from $1,026 to $1,052, effective from 1 January 2023 until 31 December 2023.



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Proxy firms side with Pacific Smiles, focus on CEO candidate


Alex Abrahams is going to have to do it the hard way at Pacific Smiles, after running into roadblocks with major proxy outfits ISS and CGI Glass Lewis... The firms, whose advice is typically taken by major institutional investors, said Pacific Smiles’ board deserved more time to prove their growth strategy and that Abrahams hadn’t made a convincing enough argument to be backed into making the proposed changes.


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Children’s oral health under microscop


Researchers from the University of Adelaide will conduct a wide-ranging nationwide study on the extent and causes of tooth decay in Australian children and the mental health, education and financial impacts that it has. More than 30,000 children aged 5-14 from across the country will be examined as part of a National Child Oral Health Study (NCOHS) that will compare findings from the most recent study in 2012-14.


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Whatever happened to crooked teeth on TV?


Oddly enough, I’ve been glued to my television each night to watch Love Island Australia. I couldn’t tell you any of the contestants’ names, let alone which couple will win the show’s major prize (a lifetime supply of tanning lotion? I have no idea what these people are trying to win). But it’s been compelling viewing, almost completely because of the teeth. The teeth on Love Island Australia are insane.


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