A Dental Recap – August 2012
During August 2012 the Australian Dental Association promoted Dental Health Week, and we shared a lot of information that the ADA had developed especially for Dental Health Week 2012. We also reported...
View ArticleA Dental Recap- September 2012
October is just around the corner- Canberra Public Schools start their holidays today, and Floriade is in full swing (and well worth a visit)! The Football Grand Finals are being held this weekend. So...
View ArticleThe October Recap
We hope you enjoyed all of the articles we brought you during September: in case you missed any- here’s a handy list! Articles about Foods and Their Impact on Dental Health...
View ArticleCan Wisdom Teeth Be Removed In A Dentist’s Chair?
This post has been written in response to a recent website visitor’s query. Please note that the information in this post is general in nature. It does not constitute advice on what you should do and...
View ArticleTeeth Grinding During Sleep
People are sometimes very surprised when their dentist tells that they are grinding their teeth during sleep. People often wonder how this can be so. After all, it’s not something that many people are...
View ArticleCorinna News For April 2013
There was a bit of a dental erosion theme during April in the stories we shared. We hope you enjoyed them! In case you missed any, here’s a list of links to every article posted in April....
View ArticleGood Teeth on Earth and Beyond!
Did you know that astronauts need not only perfect vision but also good teeth? According to the European Space Agency officials, astronauts need good teeth “because the acceleration forces and...
View ArticleInfection Control Procedures In Dental Practices
You may already be aware of the many procedures that dental staff take to prevent the spread of infectious diseases in the dental office. Surfaces are wiped down between patients to decontaminate them,...
View ArticleDental Health Week 2013
Welcome to Dental Health Week. This year the theme is “Young Adults Aged 18-30 Years”. The aim of this promotion is to make young people aware of the issues that are likely to cause damage to their...
View ArticleDental Health Week – Lifestyle Risks To Your Oral Health – Oral Sex
“Both genital and oral sex can pass on the Human Papilloma Virus, which in can lead to oral cancer in both men and women.” That’s one of the messages shared as part of the Australian Dental...
View ArticleDental Health Week – Lifestyle Risks To Your Oral Health – Drugs
Many different types of drugs, both prescription and illegal, can cause dental problems. As part of the Australian Dental Association’s Dental Health Week promotion this year, they are making...
View ArticleDental Health Week – Lifestyle Risks To Your Oral Health – Tongue and Lip...
Many Australians now have tongue and lip piercings: however, there are risks associated with the procedure and in the long-term wearing of jewellery through these piercings. Possible side effects...
View ArticleDental Health Week – Lifestyle Risks To Your Oral Health – Alcohol And Binge...
Alcohol and binge drinking threaten oral health in several ways. Many alcoholic drinks contain sugars, which can cause dental plaque to grow, ultimately causing tooth decay. Many drinks are acidic, so...
View ArticleReducing Cancer Risk in Men
According to 2010 statistics of Cancer Australia, more than half of newly discovered cancer cases occurred in men. The most commonly diagnosed cancers were prostate cancer, bowel cancer, and lung...
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