BGH's Abano swoops on Bupa NZ dental biz


BGH Capital’s trans-Tasman dental roll up Abano Healthcare has bolstered its No.1 market position in New Zealand, securing a deal to acquire Bupa NZ’s dental business...BGH started with NZ-listed Abano Healthcare, which owned Lumino in New Zealand and Maven Dental in Australia, in 2020, before adding Australia’s 1300 Smiles Ltd and its 34 practices last year. ... more than 250 practices and contract more than 1000 dentists post the Bupa NZ deal, which makes it one of the largest dental support groups across both countries.



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What role can dentists play in reducing obesity among their patients?


Obesity is an increasing issue across the world with over 50 percent of people estimated to be overweight, a condition which increases a person’s risk of developing diseases such as type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and cancer. Given the increasing prevalence of obesity-related health issues, a new study out of Loughborough University in the UK is exploring the role dentists might be able to play in providing weight management interventions to their patients.


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New course to put dentists on the frontline in managing sleep issues


Dental health professionals interested in treating patients with sleep-related disorders such as snoring and obstructive sleep apnoea are encouraged to sign up for a new micro-credential course at The University of Western Australia. The innovative online course, which begins on 14 February, has been developed by Associate Professor Christopher Pantin, a dentist with a special interest in treating snoring and obstructive sleep apnoea, and the team at the UWA Centre for Sleep Science and is described as a ‘game changer’.


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