CDBS: Minor amendments to take effect from 1 January 2018


The Minister for Health, the Hon Greg Hunt had advised the ADA that a number of proposed changes to the CDBS have been finalised and will take effect on 1 January 2018. These changes are are follows (further information is provided on the attached table). Please ensure that you read this article thoroughly and make your practice staff aware of the changes.



Read Full Article
 
Facebook Discussion
 
 
 
 
 

Energy drinks a dental concern for teens


A study of more than 3500 teens has found those who drank one cup of energy or sport drinks per day were five times more likely to have dental problems. A University of Sydney study has found these 'new generation' of sugary drinks highly marketed at adolescents are more strongly associated to dental problems than traditional soft drinks.


Read Full Article Facebook Discussion
 
 
 

ADIA Briefs Prime Minister On Small Business Issues


The important role that member businesses play in determining policy reform priorities comes to the fore as ADIA briefs the Prime Minister in parliament house on the issues important to small businesses in the sector.


Read Full Article Facebook Discussion
 
 
 

Dentist Jessica Manuela named Young Tasmanian of the Year for 2018


Dr Manuela has also developed a scheme with the Royal Flying Doctor Service and the South East Tasmanian Aboriginal Corporation, which started in April, that helps indigenous Tasmanians access dental care. "It’s pretty early days but ... we're seeing stabilisation of dental disease", she said.


Read Full Article Facebook Discussion
 
 
 

Dentists rebuilding the smiles of domestic violence survivors


On White Ribbon Day 2017 (25 November), a movement dedicated to preventing men's violence against women in Australia, Australian dentists are being recognised for their key role in restoring the smiles and confidence of domestic violence survivors in Australia.


Read Full Article Facebook Discussion
 
 
 

When Dentists Criticize This Online Braces Company, It Takes Them To Court


SmileDirectClub is trying to silence its critics with legal threats after the American Association of Orthodontists lodged complaints against the Nashville startup in 36 states.


Read Full Article Facebook Discussion
 
 
 

Meet the celebrity dentist who inserts diamonds into Hollywood stars


Beverly Hills dentist Dr Anjali Rajpal said she has been inundated with requests for diamond teeth and jewel-encrusted grills in latest Hollywood craze


Read Full Article Facebook Discussion



Like us on