Only 39 percent of eligible children accessed the Child Dental Benefits Scheme


Latest data ahead of the recent Federal Budget has shown that only 39 per cent of eligible Australian children accessed the CDBS during 2019-20, with a Department of Health report last year finding the scheme needed big changes to improve utilisation rates.



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Potential shortage of gloves addressed by ADA


Malaysian glove manufacturer Top Glove has temporarily closed a significant number of plants after thousands of workers tested positive to COVID-19 ... In response to this news the ADA has taken proactive measures to support dentists through any potential disruption ...


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New FDI white paper tackles important issue of antibiotic resistance


The FDI World Dental Federation (FDI), of which the Australian Dental Association is a member, has released a white paper which provides a framework for dental teams looking for ways in which they can tackle the serious and growing problem of antibiotic resistance.


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