Educational infographic showing ten facts about oral health and teeth from Foundation Dental Services

Cool truths about the tooth

Some impressive tooth facts here. Please note we don’t endorse #8! #6 is also worrying. Be sure to contact us if you have any concerns about your teeth.  
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The Sound of Periondontitis

THIS FILM, first shown at Europerio 8, was a collaboration between the British Society of Periodontology and the British Society for Dental Hygiene and Therapy and led by UCL Eastman Dental Institute with support from the UCL Public Engagement Unit. Please view the film ‘The Sound of Periodontitis’ and complete the very brief survey at
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Periodontal treatment and the diabetic patient

Article by Dr John Carrigy MDSc (Melb), BDS (Syd) Hons, MRACDS (Perio) DOWNLOAD: Dr John Carrigy Periodontist Talk Notes TAKE HOME POINTS The treatment of Periodontitis follows a set path of clinical action. These “phases” of treatment may differ in their name and number – but the goals of each step are almost universally accepted :
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Dental implants vs. other treatments

SOURCE: American Academy of Implant Dentistry Why are dental implants often the first choice and a standard of care compared to other options to restore missing or damaged teeth? Next best thing to healthy, natural teeth. Strong and stable, a dental implant restores a lost tooth so that it looks, feels, fits and functions like
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The main causes of cavities and tooth decay

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
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Health Fund Reminder

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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Time to consider dental implants?

Do you have a missing tooth that needs replacing? Have you been putting it off as you’re not sure who to contact or what is involved? Perhaps it’s time to consider a dental implant. Dental Implants are now a very successful and accepted treatment option to replace lost teeth permanently. Over the last 15 years we
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Rethink Sugary Drinks

DID YOU KNOW: Drinking 1 can of soft drink a day can make you 5kg fatter a year! Australians consume more that an astonishing 1.4 billion litres of sugary drinks a year and the Australian Dental Association (ADA) advises that the over consumption of fizzy, sports and energy drinks can have a detrimental effect to
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Periodontal health and pregnancy

Great article below from Medical News Today on Periodontal Health and Pregnancy: When a woman becomes pregnant, she knows it is important to maintain a healthy lifestyle to ensure both the health of herself and the health of her baby. New clinical recommendations from the American Academy of Periodontology (AAP) and the Eurpean Federation of
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New Specialist Rooms at Sunshine Coast

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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