Poor sugar labelling failing kids teeth


Calls for greater transparency on added sugar in packaged foods has received the backing of Australian dentists.

Excess sugar in the diet is not only linked to the obesity epidemic, but has been blamed for the increasing rates of dental decay seen in children as young as one.

With new analysis revealing seven out ...



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Biting and chewing forces tooth growth


University of Sydney researchers have found chewing and biting to be the cause of adult teeth breaking through the gums rather than an innate, unknown force.


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Valuable contribution to Productivity Commission hearings by ADA


One key, ongoing element of the ADA's activities is having direct input into deliberations by government and regulatory bodies on any matters that will affect patient health and the dental profession's ability to meet that need.


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A dentist's successful marketing strategies: Interview with Dr. Boyd Newsome of Riverpoint Family, Cosmetic and Implant Dentistry


After taking on a new practice and a second dentist, Dr. Newsome needed a way to increase his flow of new patients. This year, he's averaged 83 new patients a month. In this interview, learn how he did it, and his approach to practice marketing.


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Colgate and Academy for Academic Leadership launch online faculty training program


The program focuses on the fundamentals of conducting oral health clinical research, and includes sessions on designing a clinical research study, scientific writing, data collection and management, basic statistics, ethical research practices and how to publish scientific articles. It is also available to dental faculty who wish to incorporate the training within the dental school curriculum. Dr. Bruce Pihlstrom, a leader in dental research, narrates the six-module program.


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Kickstarter Project: World's first automatic toothbrush cleans your teeth in 10 seconds


It's a hands-free world - we just live in it. If squeezing the toothpaste onto your toothbrush and then brushing your own teeth is too much effort, maybe it's time to get something to do the work for you in a fraction of the time. It's called the Amabrush and it's the world's first automatic toothbrush.


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