Dental Check Ups
Monday, 28 April 2014
How important are dental check ups? With the busy lives we all lead, getting around to visiting your dentist can easily be forgotten or postponed. However, dental check ups are an essential part of maintaining a healthy mouth and avoiding costly work being done. We recommend regular check-ups where your dentist will be able to spot
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How much do you know about oral cancer?
Sunday, 13 April 2014
According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics, 700 people died in 2011 from malignant cancers of the lip, oral cavity and pharynx, over twice the rate of cervical cancer, yet few in the community or medical professions are aware that it was often preventable. Researchers, Dr Mahmoud Bakr and Emma Skerman from the Griffith University
- Published in Dental Implants Brisbane, Latest News
The main causes of cavities and tooth decay
Monday, 30 December 2013
Article by Ashley Henshaw There are few adults who can claim they’ve never had a cavity. Even though most people have experienced this condition, few know what actually happens to a tooth when it gets a cavity. For example, did you know that cavities are actually the term used to describe a type of tooth
- Published in Dental Implants Brisbane, Dental Tips, Latest News, Periodontics Brisbane
Health Fund Reminder
Thursday, 12 December 2013
The end of the year is fast approaching and at 31 December, most health funds reset their annual benefits. That means if you have not used your benefits this year, they will not carry over to next year. So if you have been meaning to come in and see us for dental implants or periodontal
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Is age the cause of receding gums?
Monday, 12 August 2013
In this great article by Claudia Hammond on the BBC website, find out how what’s true for horses may not be true for us. The phrase “long in the tooth” comes from the practice of gauging a horse’s age by the length of its teeth. Nineteenth century horse-traders were not a particularly trustworthy bunch, so a wise buyer would often
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New Specialist Rooms at Sunshine Coast
Wednesday, 17 July 2013
Foundation Dental Services are looking forward to expanding our Sunshine Coast Service with new rooms set to open by Christmas 2013. Want to see a “sneak peek” of the draft layout? Click here for a virtual tour.
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Cambodian Trip June 2013
Friday, 28 June 2013
Recently Dr John Carrigy, Dr Bronwyn Carrigy (FDS) and Dr Simon Moore (Brisbane Oral Pathology Services) were invited by Professor Callum Durwood (Dean, Faculty of Dentistry, International University) if they would help with the delivery of the teaching and dental programs in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. Here are some photos from their trip:
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Beware the effect of soft drink on your teeth
Friday, 31 May 2013
Before you take your next sip of diet soda, read this article on how it can damage your teeth as badly as methamphetamine or crack cocaine, according to a new study from the US. By Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter THURSDAY, May 23 (HealthDay News) — Heavy consumption of diet soda can damage teeth as badly
- Published in Dental Tips, Latest News
