Three staff at Hampstead Dental Clinic in Maidstone have tested positive to COVID-19.


Victoria has recorded 20 new coronavirus cases overnight, seven of which are linked to known outbreaks. Eight are likely due to community transmission, a slight decrease on previous days. Authorities are moving to set up more pop-up testing in Melbourne hotspots, where demand has surged



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Board releases new guidelines for practitioners and students on blood-borne viruses


The Dental Board of Australia is encouraging practitioners and students to review the new Guidelines for registered health practitioners and students in relation to blood-borne viruses before they take effect on 6 July 2020.


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Research shows sugary drink tax may lead to health gains


Research published in the American Heart Association's flagship journal Circulation suggests that significant health gains and a lowering of healthcare costs may result from the institution of some form of sugary drink tax regime.


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Dentist charged with failing to quarantine


A dentist is alleged to have returned to work, despite being ordered to self-quarantine after an interstate trip. The 30-year-old woman, from Tapping in Perth’s northern suburbs, is alleged to have returned home on June 16, when she was required to undergo 14 days of home quarantine.


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Tongue microbes provide window to heart health


Microorganisms on the tongue could help diagnose heart failure, according to new research. 'The tongues of patients with chronic heart failure look totally different to those of healthy people,' said one of the researchers.


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