The $184,000 sacrifice Australians are making for their 'dream smile'


Desire for a "dream smile" could be leading some Australians to sacrifice $184,000 of their future wealth. Australians are being encouraged to dip into their superannuation to fund their "dream smile" in a move that has raised concerns from the Dental Board and other experts.



Read Full Article
 
Facebook Discussion
 
 
 
 
 

ChatGPT to Help Dental Students Retain Knowledge and Enhance Performance


A study aiming to utilize current dental course materials, syllabi, and textbooks to investigate ChatGPT's potential benefits for dental students. was presented at the 102nd General Session of the IADR, which was held in conjunction with the 53rd Annual Meeting of the American Association for Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial Research and the 48th Annual Meeting of the Canadian Association for Dental Research, on March 13-16, 2024, in New Orleans, LA, USA.


Read Full Article Facebook Discussion
 
 
 

Can bullying affect dental health?


Most teenagers brush their teeth every day, but a new study suggests around 6% of young people between the ages of 13 and 17 skip brushing their teeth either entirely or partially. Research shows that bad childhood experiences, including bullying, are associated with bad teeth cleaning habits.


Read Full Article Facebook Discussion
 
 
 

First US Study of Fluoride Neurotoxicity Finds Significant Risk To Developing Brain


Government funded study found mothers with higher fluoride exposure had children with double the risk of neurobehavioral problems... This is the first-ever study of fluoride neurotoxicity conducted in the United States. It was funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), reports the Fluoride Action Network.


Read Full Article Facebook Discussion



Like us on