Growing evidence of the need for independent Inquiry into PHI


The ADA is backing calls from a Grattan Institute report for the Government to bring clarity to the overly complex private health insurance system which has seen many people dropping their cover due to poor value for money.



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Dentistry: Root canal work not so bad after all


Root canal work is not as bad as people think when compared to other dental procedures. Self-reporting of their dental health suggests that patients find the procedure no worse than other dental work which overturns the popular belief that root canal work is the most unpleasant dental treatment.


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Free oral health screening clinics during Dental Health Week


This year, during Dental Health Week, the ADA and Australian Dental Health Foundation (ADHF) are partnering with Throat Scope® to coordinate free oral health screening clinics in select Amcal pharmacies around Australia. These screenings, which will take place on Saturday 10th August between 10 am and 3 pm, are aimed at helping Australians avoid the effects of oral cancer, with each pre-booked 15-minute oral health screening undertaken by registered dental professionals using Throat Scope's illuminated tongue depressor.


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Dentist disqualified for inappropriate prescribing


A former Northern Territory dentist has been reprimanded and disqualified from holding or applying for registration until 1 July 2020 for professional misconduct after he inappropriately prescribed medication to a family member and himself. The Dental Board of Australia (the Board) began an investigation into Dr Desmond Worboys’ conduct in May 2016 following a notification from a pharmacist in relation to Dr Worboys’ prescription of benzodiazepines to a family member.


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PODCAST: Dental Health with Dr Larry Benge


John Stanley speaks with Dr Larry Benge from the Malo Health Clinic on the link between poor nutrition and poor dental health – and vice versa.


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