Productivity Commission Report reveals Australians delaying vital health care because of cost


The number of Australians who delayed or avoided seeing their doctor because they could not afford it soared by almost 50 per cent in the last year, new figures have revealed.



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ADA congratulates Australia Day 2023 Honours List recipients


The ADA would like to warmly congratulate the following people who have been recognised as part of the 2023 Australia Day Honours for their considerable services to Australian dentistry and to the health and wellbeing of the wider Australian and global community.


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Gum infection may be a risk factor for heart arrhythmia, researchers find


Periodontitis, a gum disease, can lead to a litany of dental issues from bad breath to bleeding and lost teeth. Now, researchers have found that it could be connected to even more severe problems elsewhere in the body -- the heart. In a new study, the research team found a significant correlation between periodontitis and atrial fibrosis in a sample of 76 patients with cardiac disease.


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Adults with Obstructive Sleep Apnea Have Weaker Bones & Teeth


Obstructive sleep apnea may be linked to low bone mineral density in adults, according to University at Buffalo-led research.


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