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Number Of Dentists In Australia Climbs 3% to 16,732


The latest edition of the Australian Dental Workforce In Numbers Report shows the growth in the number of registered dentists to June 2017 was 2.9%, a rate slightly slower than the growth over the overall workforce with a rebalancing of the workforce between oral health therapists and dental therapists.



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Shares of dental suppliers drop on potential new threat from Amazon


Dental supply distributors Henry Schein and Patterson Cos. both closed down more than 4 percent after analyst Steve Beuchaw said that Amazon is buying supplies directly from oral goods manufacturer Dentsply Sirona.


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New dental material resists plaque and kills microbes


Researchers have evaluated a new dental material tethered with an antimicrobial compound that can not only kill bacteria but can also resist biofilm growth. In addition, unlike some drug-infused materials, it is effective with minimal toxicity to the surrounding tissue, as it contains a low dose of the antimicrobial agent that kills only the bacteria that come in contact with it.


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ADSO's Formation To Provide Sector Leadership


As the transformation of dental practice ownership continues apace, the formation of a local chapter within the Association of Dental Support Organisations (ADSO) will provide the sector with direction and a single focus point.


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Dentists, doctors and teachers still reluctant to go bush


Remote country towns with fewer than 5000 residents are finding it almost impossible to entice a dentist, kindergarten teacher, psychologist or social worker to join their small communities.


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Oral microbiota indicates link between periodontal disease, esophageal cancer


An analysis of bacteria present in the mouth showed that some types of bacteria that lead to periodontal disease were associated with higher risk of esophageal cancer.


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