Dental professionals celebrated in Queen's Birthday Honours list 2021


Professor Peter Mark BARTOLD (SA), Dr. John Edward COOLICAN (NSW), Dr. Geoffrey Macdonald KNIGHT (VIC), Mrs. Janette Mary OWEN (WA), Dr. Albert Ee San TAN, Associate Professor Ramesh BALASUBRAMANIAM (WA) and Dr Kaye Frances ROBERTS-THOMSON (SA)



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Smartphone camera can illuminate bacteria causing acne, dental plaques


Researchers at the University of Washington have developed a method that uses smartphone-derived images to identify potentially harmful bacteria on skin and in oral cavities. Their approach, outlined in a paper published in the May issue of Optics and Lasers in Engineering, can visually identify microbes on skin contributing to acne and slow wound healing, as well as bacteria in the oral cavity that can cause gingivitis and dental plaques.


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We want to hear from you on the shared Code of conduct


Have your say on the shared Code of conduct which sets out the expected professional behaviour and conduct for dental practitioners and promotes safe care to help protect the public. The Dental Board of Australia (the Board)... is reviewing the shared Code of conduct and wants to hear from people who use it or have an interest in it. Your feedback will help to make the updated code more relevant to practitioners and better able to protect the public.


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Demand for dentists has risen during pandemic, says dentist association


... a shortage in the workforce especially in the last year and a half, and I can see multiple advertisements coming up in our print and online medias for employment opportunities. That is a sign that there is a shortage, not just for Tasmania but all over Australia.


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Dental Surgeon Dr Mark Spencer Is Retiring And Bringing The Curtain Down On Three Generations Of Dental Practice


Mark’s retirement in July from Coffs Coast Dental and Facial Clinic closes out a distinguished career as a dental surgeon which includes recognition as a Fellow of the Pierre Fauchard Academy and of the International College of Dentists, both prestigious international organisations dedicated to recognising and promoting excellence in dentistry.


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