Young people in Hobart's northern suburbs want their teeth removed because they think it's 'the norm', dentists say


One dentist had to remove 60 teeth from five children under the age of five in one afternoon... Dentists say there is an intergenerational cycle at play among some families where grandparents, parents and children think dentures are normal... Poor dental hygiene costs the economy about $5.1 billion a year, a report has found.



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Body modifier Brendan Russell planned on removing client's teeth after watching YouTube, court hears


A body modifier accused of manslaughter once planned to remove a client's wisdom teeth after watching YouTube videos about dentistry, a Sydney court has heard...The procedure didn't go ahead and Mr Russell was not charged over the alleged incident


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World Dental Congress 2021: The latest in dentistry and oral health


Whether it’s the growing use of artificial intelligence, Covid’s effects on dentistry or new trends in oral diseases, the World Dental Congress starting this weekend has huge relevance for anyone interested in oral health. The four-day FDI World Dental Federation - Special Edition one-of-a-kind virtual event hosted by the Australian Dental Association (ADA) runs from Sunday September 26 to Wednesday September 29.


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Whiter teeth, without the burn


Most people would like to flash a smile of pearly whites, but over time teeth can become stained by foods, beverages and some medications. Unfortunately, the high levels of hydrogen peroxide in dentists' bleaching treatments can damage enamel and cause tooth sensitivity and gum irritation. Now, researchers reporting in ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces have developed a gel that, when exposed to near infrared (NIR) light, safely whitens teeth without the burn.


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