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Cavity-causing bacteria assemble an army of protective microbes on human teeth


It's not just the presence of bacteria that can lead to disease; their spatial arrangement also matters. When scientists examined the bacteria that causes tooth decay, they found it 'shields' itself under blankets of sugars and other bacteria in a crown-like arrangement, helping it evade antimicrobials and concentrate its tooth-damaging acids.



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New study finds supermarkets make healthy eating challenging


This article from The Conversation examines how difficult and necessary task this type of education is as supermarkets do their best to encourage us to buy foods we should really be avoiding if we want good oral and general health.


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Smiles Inclusive clinics reopen, CFO heads out the door


After challenging business conditions before COVID-19 were exacerbated by the pandemic and shutdowns, Smiles Inclusive (ASX: SIL) has today reported it will be reopening all its dental centres nationwide. But the group will be doing so without its CFO and company secretary Emma Corcoran (pictured), who has left today just a month after former CEO Tony McCormack resigned.


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Fluoride in water is not associated with increase in osteosarcoma


The Journal of Dental Research published today the results of a study that demonstrated that community water fluoridation is not associated with increased risk of osteosarcoma.


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Brisbane man thanks his 'lucky charm' after trip to the dentist leads to $1 million lotto win


A Brisbane man has thanked a dreaded trip to the dentist for his $1 million lotto win. The man from Keppera, in the city's north-west, purchased a lottery ticket to cheer himself up after a tooth extraction. "I had a tooth pulled out on Monday and I really didn't want to get it out," he said.


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