Melbourne dentist becomes first Indian migrant to win Australian business award in 31 years, donates prize money


Priyanka Sethi Berani and her husband Ved Berani's dental practice won the 32nd Annual Ethnic Business Awards (EBA) in the small business category. Mr Berani claims they are the first Indian-origin migrants to win in this category in 31 years. Australia's "longest-running" business awards celebrate the outstanding accomplishments of migrant and indigenous entrepreneurs.



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Researcher says antimicrobial resin could lead to ‘more positive’ patient experience


Hetal Desai’s PhD research project will be welcome news to those who dislike having cavities filled. The second-year PhD student in the University of Toronto’s Faculty of Dentistry is exploring a method to repair cavities without the need for a drill – typically used to remove decay from a tooth – by developing a low-viscosity resin with antimicrobial properties that would restore early carious lesions.


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Evidence grows for vaping's role in gum disease


New studies highlight how e-cigarettes alter oral health and may be contributing to gum disease. The latest research finds that e-cigarette users have a unique oral microbiome that is less healthy than nonsmokers but potentially healthier than cigarette smokers, and measures worsening gum disease over time.


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