Public Dental Health Service wait times can be years for Victorian patients
Central Victorians are being forced to wait years for public dental care, meaning simple dental problems such as tooth decay can lead to tooth extractions.
It’s a problem which is not only causing pain to patients.
It may also be costing thousands,
Aussies urged to compare dentist quotes before agreeing to procedure
CONCERNS about costs deter Australians from visiting dentists and those who do often feel too disempowered to ask for a better deal, one industry professional says.
Dr David Hills said patients’ affordability concerns are magnified by variations in dentist bills for similar procedures. He wants more transparency to build trust and allow people to make educated choices.
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Water fluoridation prevents dental decay in US youth
Water fluoridation prevents dental decay in US children and adolescents a recent US study has found.
The study—which was published last month in the Journal of Dental Research—merged county-level estimates of the percentage of the population with community water fluoridation from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Water Fluoridation Reporting System with dental examination data from 10 years of National Health and Nutrition Examination Surveys (1999-2004 and 2011-2014).
ADIA applauds budget commitment to medical industry growth
The Australian Dental Industry Association earlier this month welcomed the Government’s commitment in the 2018 Australian Government budget to supporting the National Health and Medical Industry Growth Plan.
“ADIA members include those businesses that undertake research into new medical technologies that, in time, will increase the number of people involved in taking to market the new products that will empower dental professionals to advance the oral health of all Australians,” ADIA CEO Troy Williams said.
BORG Dental is now on Instagram
BORG Dental has now joined Instagram. Be sure to give us a follow on our New Instagram Account. Keep up to date with the latest in Dental News, products and all that is New with BORG Dental.
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