Cool truths about the tooth
Monday, 16 October 2017
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.
- Published in Dental Tips
Growing rate of dental decay and disease
Thursday, 06 July 2017
“As dentists, we see first-hand the growing rate of dental decay and disease. With the increasing rate of dental decay in children, we are particularly concerned about the oral health of future generations,” stated Dr Karin Alexander, ADA President. “As the report states, poor childhood oral health is a strong predictor of poor adult oral
- Published in Latest News
What is a dental implant?
Tuesday, 11 April 2017
The diagram below shows how a dental implant is used in place of a natural tooth.
- Published in Dental Implants Brisbane, Dental Implants Sunshine Coast
The Sound of Periondontitis
Tuesday, 09 June 2015
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
- Published in Periodontist Brisbane, Periodontist Sunshine Coast
Periodontitis impacts severity of heart attacks
Thursday, 29 January 2015
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
- Published in Dental Health, Latest News
Periodontal disease linked to increased risk of kidney disease
Friday, 14 November 2014
In a study of African Americans with normal kidney function, those with severe periodontal disease developed chronic kidney disease (CKD) at 4 times the rate of those without severe periodontal disease. The study that will be presented at ASN Kidney Week 2014. Periodontal disease is a chronic bacterial infection of the oral cavity, and it
- Published in Periodontics Brisbane
Red Wine may not be so Good for Oral Health
Monday, 25 August 2014
Article by Dentistry Today The acidity of red wine leaves a mark on your teeth and over time that takes its toll. A survey released recently showed that only 16% of people are concerned with oral health implications when drinking alcohol. This is a problem based on the fact that many alcoholic drinks are filled with
- Published in Latest News
Periodontal treatment and the diabetic patient
Tuesday, 22 July 2014
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 :
- Published in Latest News, Periodontics Brisbane
Treating gum disease improves heart health
Wednesday, 09 July 2014
A simple non-surgical gum disease treatment markedly reduces the thickness of the wall of the arteries, a risk factor for heart disease, according to a first of its kind study among Aboriginal Australians. The study findings may be of particular importance to Aboriginal Australians, who in general have poorer oral health and higher rates of
- Published in Latest News
Private Health Insurance for Dental Work
Monday, 26 May 2014
If you are currently searching for Private Health Insurance or already a member of a fund it is important you evaluate what needs are most important to you, and know that you are receiving the best possible cover for you and your family. The ADA has complied a fact sheets, useful links and a questionnaire
- Published in Latest News
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