When was the last time you took a closer look at your shopping trolley? Sugar is everywhere – even in certain items which appear to be healthy on the surface. This Dental Health Week (August 3-9, 2020), our aim is to inform you about what is really in the food you eat & how you can […]
Restrictions Eased… So How’s Your Dental Diet?
COVID-19 has truly been a testing time for everybody. I hope that you’re all well during this very confusing time in our lives. It is great that restrictions are easing. It is now time again to remember ourselves and take care of ourselves. Make sure you head to your dentist for your hygiene visit now […]
Level 1 Restrictions: APPROVED!
In an exciting development for dentists across Australia, the Australian Government has approved a move from Level 2 down to Level 1 restrictions. What does this mean for you? Click here to view the Decision Tree for Level 1 Patient Management.
Dental Restrictions Eased To Level 2
According to the Prime Minister’s statement, announced on 21 April, the level 2 restrictions are to come into effect from 27 April 2020. The following system is designed based on published triaging systems in Australia for Dentistry. Provision of dental treatments that are unlikely to generate aerosols or where aerosols generated have the presence of […]
Tips For Healthy Teeth During Isolation
With many Australians currently at home in isolation, it is vital that we remember to take care of our teeth during these times. Here are four simple steps to ensuring your mouth remains healthy until things return to normal. Always remember to do the following each & every day whilst at home: Brush at least […]
Dental Health Vans
ADA NSW welcomes the commitment by the NSW Government to invest an additional $70 million towards dental care for children, but we would encourage the government to ensure the funding is directed to those most in need. Tooth decay is the most common chronic health condition affecting children (and adults). In 2016-17, dental conditions accounted […]