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Dental implants can hijack your immune system, scientists discover


Researchers have uncovered a surprising reason dental implant infections often resist antibiotics: the implants themselves can contribute to the problem. Bacteria corrode titanium implants, releasing microscopic particles that hijack immune cells, trigger destructive inflammation, and accelerate jawbone loss.



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Infection Control advice for flood related water quality issues


Following heavy rainfall and flooding in SE Queensland yesterday, the ADA Infection Control Committee has shared advice with affected members, adapted from its response to the Darwin floods in March 2026. It can be applied to similar situations where a flood event has raised potential water quality and contamination concerns for affected dental practices.


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A simple liquid can stop cavities without drilling, major study confirms


A simple liquid painted onto teeth in seconds can stop cavities without drilling, injections, or anesthesia, according to a major clinical trial involving young children. The inexpensive treatment could spare thousands of children painful dental procedures and surgery while paving the way for broader FDA-approved use.


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Australians raiding super early as dental costs drive record withdrawals


Cash-strapped Australians are raiding their superannuation funds early to help cover major medical expenses, with dental costs driving a meteoric rise in early withdrawals. More than double the number of Australians are tapping into their super early compared to before COVID’s temporary release scheme, up a massive 126 per cent. Dental is driving the trend, with more than ...


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New oral health program to target SA’s most remote areas


One of the state’s most remote regions is set to benefit from a new half-million-dollar oral health program from a leading SA-based charity... Funded by the Straumann Group Foundation, the world’s largest dental health charity, the $510,000 project will deliver preventative care, dental examinations, restorative treatments, extractions and referrals in conjunction with local health services and Indigenous health organisations.


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Navigating Dental Practice Pressures in 2026 Report


The 2026 Dental Practice Review combines a survey of Australian dental practice owners and managers, two national practice-technology surveys, and independent data from AIHW, ABS, Ahpra, Jobs and Skills Australia, Services Australia and OAIC.


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