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.

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).

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