What's the value of a regular 'scale and polish' from your dentist?


A "scale and polish" may help with coffee stains, but it won't necessarily make a difference to gum health, according to the latest research. New research has found a regular routine scale and polish provided no benefits to adults without severe gum disease.



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Say Ahh - World Oral Health Day 2019


World Oral Health Day (WOHD) is celebrated globally every year on 20 March. It is organized by FDI World Dental Federation and is the largest global awareness campaign on oral health. Be a part of ther global movement.


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Marc was told he needed $1200 dental fillings. Suspicious, he did an experiment


Marc Pelletier, 33, has always prided himself on taking meticulous care of his teeth, so when he was told at a dental check-up he needed $1200 worth of fillings, he grew suspicious. He conducted a little experiment. He saw a second dentist without telling him about the earlier consultation and the resulting "wild" difference in opinion left him in shock.


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Clinic's possible Hep C breach


The Health Department has confirmed it is investigating a potential infection control breach at a Perth dental practice. It is understood the case relates to a possible cross-contamination of instruments at a northern suburbs dental clinic, which treated a child last week soon after treating another patient who had hepatitis C and might have been infectious.


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DHAA announce Bill Suen as new CEO


After an extensive and thorough recruitment process the DHAA Board are very pleased to announce that Mr Bill Suen will be taking over the vacant role of CEO as of May 2019.


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