Compassionate release of superannuation - Have you seen the new guidelines?


... This was never the intention of the scheme. It speaks to the lack of support for dental work in the public system, and the growing number of people being priced out of private health insurance, particularly specific dental plans. There is also anecdotal evidence of some unscrupulous practitioners actively advertising that anyone can access super to fund cosmetic work on social media. This is against the spirit and guidelines of the ATO rules for accessing super, and the broader ethics of our profession.



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Signs of care: ADA releases Dentist & Deaf Patients Guidance document


The release of a new guide that assists dentists in treating Deaf patients, and especially featuring the use of Auslan, has shone a spotlight on the unexpected joy of learning best-practice communication on a new and higher level.


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Eating Mediterranean could be the secret to healthy gums


Eating more like the Mediterranean—rich in vegetables, legumes, fruits, and olive oil—may do more than just support heart health. A new King’s College London study suggests it also protects against gum disease by lowering inflammation markers in the blood.


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Position Vacant: Senior Lecturer (Education) - Sydney Dental School


The Senior Lecturer will support the Doctor of Clinical Dentistry (Oral Surgery) and Graduate Diploma Clinical Dentistry programs as a specialist lecturer and supervisor. The role will support supervision of students at our Sydney, Westmead and Nepean campuses as well as our rural and remote regional clinic placements.


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