ADA welcomes the Grattan Institute’s call for a levy on sugary drinks


"As long as our government drags its feet, Australia will remain behind the 100 plus countries around the world which have taken the step to combat sugar consumption via sugar-sweetened beverages," said Dr Davis.



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Dental Board urges compliance with advertising rules amid increase in patients accessing super to fund dental care


The Dental Board of Australia is concerned about growing reports of dental practitioners encouraging patients to access superannuation to fund dental care... The Board is acting now to address this issue to try to reduce the number of potential complaints by reminding practitioners that good dental practice involves upholding the right of patients to gain access to necessary levels of healthcare while ensuring the services provided are necessary, appropriate, and likely to benefit the patient.


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Combating Islamophobia and addressing oral health inequities


Promoting culturally sensitive oral health care for elderly Muslim migrants is vital to address disparities in oral health among cultural and linguistic diverse communities in Australia.


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NZ: Jaw advancement surgery needed for 12yo who had braces fitted by untrained dentist


The dentist has been found in breach of the Code of Health and Disability Services Consumers' Rights after putting the braces on a girl in 2014. They were then removed and replaced with aligners, until the dentist said the treatment was complete in 2016.


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