Drinkers have more bad mouth bacteria, study finds


Your mouth naturally contains about 700 types of bacteria, some good but others not so much. The mouths of people who routinely drank one or more alcoholic beverages each day contained an overabundance of bad bacteria and a smaller amount of good bacteria than those of nondrinkers, new research has found.



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VIDEO: Sydney Celebrity Dentist Accused of Sexual Harassment Appears in Court


An alleged victim of a celebrity dentist heads to court, as disturbing details emerge about his alleged behaviour.


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Government scholarships aim to improve regional health services


Health professionals such as dentists, GPs, nurses and allied health professionals in rural and regional Australia with an interest in expanding their professional skills are being encouraged to apply for financial support under the Australian Government's Health Workforce Scholarship Program.


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SME Tax Cut Benefit Wiped Out By Medical Device Tax


Proposals from the Australian Government to impose new cost imposts on suppliers of low-risk medical devices will eliminate the entire benefit of its tax cuts for many small businesses in Australia’s dental industry.


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Get DHAA project funding and make a difference in your community


Do you have an idea that could raise oral health awareness within a local workplace, school, community centre or organisation? The DHAA is offering funding of up to $5000 to support members in running community oral health projects.


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Bacteria boost antifungal drug resistance in severe childhood tooth decay


Some young children experience severe tooth decay that resist normal therapies. New research shows how plaque's protective matrix can shield fungal cells from the drugs intended to kill them.


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Acupuncture possible treatment for dental anxiety


Researchers have found evidence that acupuncture could help people who experience dental anxiety. Dental anxiety affects up to an estimated 30% of the adult population in countries world-wide. Patients can experience nausea, difficulty breathing and dizziness at the thought of going to the dentist, during an examination, and following treatment.


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Smiles Inclusive debuts on the ASX above issue price


The third dental surgery company to list on the ASX is shaping up to be the most aggressive, with Smiles Inclusive managing director Mike Timoney aiming to double the number of outlets under its control to 100 by this time next year.


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Teen pours his heart out to girlfriend's dentist dad after operation


There's something irrepressibly funny about someone losing all their inhibitions and being totally honest about what's on their mind. So this 18-year-old must have been deeply nervous knowing he was going under to have his wisdom teeth removed by none other than his girlfriend's dad.


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