Labor's dental van plan is half of a good idea


Labor announced it was bringing back school dental vans. Many adults will be forgiven for not jumping for joy at the memories this announcement brings, but this is a massive undertaking – nearly $400 million, 250 vans and 500 dentists and other health professionals.



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Melbourne dentist jailed for indecent acts


Nashaat Michael, 60, has been sentenced to seven years and three months in jail after pleading guilty to indecently assaulting eight patients and a staff member between 1996 and 2015.


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Working together to close the gap on oral health


The Melbourne Dental School is working with Miwatj Health Aboriginal Corporation to tackle the issue of oral health in these remote communities. Tackling dental disease in remote communities is about cooperation and understanding local perspectives to improve access to services and apply policy research.


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New element added to this year's registration process


As part of the registration process this year, dental practitioners will be asked to declare that their advertising is compliant with advertising requirements enshrined in the National Law.


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In the gap: Why good oral healthcare matters for society's disadvantaged


It has long been recognised that there is a close link between oral health and general health with good oral hygiene linked to decreased rates of a range of diseases including heart disease and stroke. Australia’s Oral Health Tracker, a joint initiative between the ADA and Australian Health Policy Collaboration, acknowledges that "poor oral health is a significant contributor to the burden of disease in Australia"


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ADIA Releases Latest Report On Dental Product Sales


The latest assessment of the market for dental products has been published, showing that the sector has enjoyed sustained growth of 5.2% p.a. over the past decade and in FY2016-17 was valued at $2.196 billion.


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