DIY dentistry: industry booming but experts warn of dangers


It seems too good to be true – straighter teeth for a fraction of the price and without ever needing to hop into the orthodontist's chair. Dentists say it is. Australian dentists are urging the public to steer clear of online, do-it-yourself orthodontic services, such as EZ Smile, saying they may exacerbate dental problems and lead to costly remedial treatment.



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My Health Record: Another step along today’s digital road


My Health Record is the latest most visible manifestation of the way digital technology is impacting on dentistry, changing the way the profession communicates and operates in the process.


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CSIRO Future Of Health Report Proposes New Direction


The CSIRO has released its Future of Health report into how health outcomes can be improved by a shift away from ad-hoc illness treatment to more comprehensive wellbeing management. Crucially, the report identifies improvements to pathways to market for therapeutic products as a key enabler for this shift that should be supported by Government.


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