Nanotechnology could redefine oral surgery


A trip to the dentist or orthodontist usually instills a sense of dread in most patients, and that's before the exam even begins. Add to that the fear of oral surgery with a painful recovery, and many people will avoid these visits at all costs. Now, one group reports a pre-clinical study showing that they could potentially reduce pain and recovery time with the aid of specialized nanotechnology.



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Dentists are fed up with doing tooth extractions on toddlers, and sugar is to blame


Australian dentists are becoming increasingly frustrated with having to extract multiple teeth from children as young as two years old, and the consensus is that sugar is to blame.


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What are your obligations under AHPRA's advertising guidelines?


In the current competitive professional landscape, its more important than ever that patients know who you are and what you can do for them. It's tempting to throw everything but the proverbial into your advertising efforts but the reality is, AHPRA has strict guidelines on what you can and cannot say.


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Diabetes: Look after your teeth to look after your blood glucose


A new study highlights the importance of oral hygiene for people with type 2 diabetes, after finding that those with the condition may have better blood glucose levels if they look after their teeth.


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