Gen Z Slashes Healthcare Amid Living Cost Strain


Young Gen Z Australian adults aged between 18-24 years old increased spending on health services by 3.1 per cent over the last year, a rate below annual inflation for the Health Consumer Price Index of 4.1 per cent, representing a decline in spending in real terms amid cost of living pressures.



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Boosting Access To Dental Care In Rural Areas


The Tasmanian Government has delivered free dental appointments to hundreds of children and concession card holders across the State's rural and remote communities, thanks to a partnership with the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS).


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Alarm bells ring over Bupa's aggressive vertical integration plans


Bupa's reported aggressive plans to expand its own network of medical centres by a further 130 and create 60 of its own mental health clinics is a major red flag for Australia's private health system, which is now at risk of being plunged into a US-style model.


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Discovering the role of microRNA-27a in tissue regeneration and bone healing


Dental caries, or tooth decay, is a common oral health condition that often causes significant pain and discomfort and may even lead to tooth loss. In severe and untreated cases, bacterial infection combined with the host's immune response can cause bone resorption, or the breakdown of bone tissue in the tooth root. Moreover, traditional treatments for advanced dental caries, such as surgery, can result in bone defects that require complex bone grafting procedures.


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This combined Denture Clinic and Commercial Dental Laboratory presents a unique opportunity to serve both the local population's denture needs and provide dental laboratory services to dentists throughout the region and beyond. Strategically located in Bathurst, the practice offers exceptional flexibility, catering to a broad range of dental professionals. In addition to its core denture services, the clinic currently hosts a visiting Oral Surgeon and their team on a monthly basis, showcasing its potential for use as a fully operational dental practice.


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