ADA backs call for healthier food advertising for kids


The ADA has joined with more than 40 public health, consumer and community organisations backing a call by Food for Health Alliance for the Federal Government to reduce junk food ads for kids.



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Pacific Smiles board recommends against Genesis' $207 million revised offer


Pacific Smiles (PSQ.AX), opens new tab recommended on Wednesday its shareholders reject Genesis Capital's "best and final" takeover offer of A$316.4 million ($206.74 million), citing valuation concerns. U.S.-based private equity firm Genesis, which is the top shareholder of Pacific Smiles with a 19.9% stake, increased its offer for the dental company earlier this week to A$1.9825 per share for all the shares it does not currently hold.


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Free dental check-ups provided to more NSW children


The Primary School Mobile Dental Program has provided care to 300,000 students since 2019. A free dental check for public schools across NSW is celebrating its 1000th public school visit this week, after the NSW Government expanded the program to more school children across NSW.


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Oral Health Services Tasmania wins national award for Digital Dentures program


Congratulations to the Oral Health Services Tasmania (OHST) Digital Dentures project team for winning a national award that recognises its nation-leading technology...OHST has significantly invested in digital denture technology in Launceston, Devonport, Burnie and Hobart, which involved the procurement of 3D printing, milling and design technology to construct dentures digitally rather than by hand.


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PODCAST: The high cost of Australia’s dental care divide – Full Story podcast


Guardian Australia health reporter Natasha May speaks to Reged Ahmed about how the perfect smile is a privilege increasingly available only to the wealthy. Dental care in Australia is largely privatised and nearly always expensive. According to the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, almost one in five adults delay or don’t see a dentist due to cost.For those who can access the public system, staff are often overstretched and the long wait times mean crucial appointments come far too late.


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