Fake orthodontist convicted for performing restricted dental acts


A Victorian court has convicted a man and fined him $65,000 plus $25,000 in costs for unlawfully claiming to be a dental specialist and performing restricted dental acts on two patients. Charges were filed by the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA). Mr Edward Lipohar was convicted ...



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ADA congratulates members named in The Queen's Birthday 2018 Honours List


Five ADA members (including one posthumously) were recognised as part of The Queen's Birthday 2018 Honours List for their considerable services to dentistry and to the health and wellbeing of the wider Australian community.


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There's a big reason Australians are skipping out on their dental check-ups


There is one major reason that millions of Aussies have admitted to putting off a visit to the dentist — and it's not because they’re scared. Finder.com.au surveyed over 2000 Australians and found that the equivalent of 12.6 million people have purposefully avoided the dentist, with and the biggest reason having to do with money.


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Advertising Complaints Process Gets Industry Support


Australia's dental industry has provided advice to the Australian Government on the proposed new centralised complaints management body for the advertising of medicines and medical devices to the public.


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Dental Industry Market Analysis – Create the tools


A new series of reports that provide unique insights into the market for dental products is under development and you have the opportunity to get involved, offering a great opportunity to understand the structure of the industry.


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Teeth bared as anti-fluoridation campaign heats up


The NSW Health Minister, Brad Hazzard, has rejected calls to force towns like Oberon and Byron Bay to fluoridate drinking water, saying consultation was more effective than forcing compliance with a "baseball bat".


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