Perio and General Health – The Vital Connections

We are an essential link in overall general health care. Healthy gums = healthy body!
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What is gingivitis?

Gingivitis means inflammation of the gums (gingiva). It commonly occurs because of films of bacteria that accumulate on the teeth – plaque; this type is called plaque-induced gingivitis. Gingivitis is a non-destructive type of periodontal disease. If left untreated, gingivitis can progress to periodontitis, which is more serious and can eventually lead to loss of teeth.
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Beyond tooth decay: why good dental hygiene is important

Most of us are aware that poor dental hygiene can lead to tooth decay, gum disease and bad breath – but not brushing your teeth could also have consequences for more serious illnesses. In this spotlight feature, to coincide with National Dental Hygiene Month, we peer beneath the plaque to investigate what other – perhaps
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The Bridge Walk 2015

Our very own Dr John Carrigy will be walking this great event again this year to raise support for the charity below. John completed the 42km last year – and aims to complete the same this year. Sponsorship welcome if you can help. DID YOU KNOW: 10 million children in India live on the streets
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FDS Supporting Maleny Neighbourhood House

We’re also proud to support Maleny Neighbourhood House on the Sunshine Coast. We have funded a commercial stove and dishwasher so far this year to try to help them get it accredited to run cooking classes. These will help unemployed people to gain skills to allow them to get employment in the local restaurant industry
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FDS Support The Great Australian Ride

  The team here at Foundation Dental Services proudly support SIDS and Kids and The Great Australian Ride. SIDS and Kids Queensland is a not-for-profit organisation that provides professional free support to families and anyone affected by the sudden and unexpected death of a baby or child, regardless of cause (miscarriage, stillborn, accidental death) to 6 years
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Public Dental Services

DID YOU KNOW: The Commonwealth provides assistance for 2-17 year olds through the Child Dental Benefits Schedule. Services for low income adults are currently funded through the National Partnership Agreement on Treating More Public Dental Patients. For more details on public dental services in your state or territory, visit your State Health Department’s website.
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At The Point When Cold Things Are Your Worst Enemy

Source: Dental Hub So you’ve sat down after a long, hard day and you’re ready to enjoy one of those guilty pleasures in life; a bowl of your favourite flavoured ice cream. You take your first spoonful and it hits you like a punch in the face, a screaming pain in your tooth.  You know
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Bone-loss score suggests gum disease

Source: Bite Magazine Postmenopausal women susceptible to bone fractures may also be a higher risk for gum disease, according to researchers at Case Western Reserve University School of Dental Medicine and Case/Cleveland Clinic Postmenopausal Health Collaboration (CCCPOHC). Researchers found a link between postmenopausal women with high scores on a Fracture Assessment Risk Tool (known as
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Periodontitis impacts severity of heart attacks

Source: Bite Magazine Researchers from the University of Granada have demonstrated for the first time that chronic periodontitis is closely related to the severity of heart attacks. In a pioneering research, published in the Journal of Dental Research, and titled “Acute myocardial infarct size is related to periodontitis extent and severity,” this team has demonstrated
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