by Stephen | Dec 10, 2019 | Dental Education, Oral Conditions and Issues, Oral Health, Oral Health Care, Oral Health Links to General Health, Oral Health Senior, Prevention
As a result of a general improvement in community oral health care and awareness over the last 50 years, older adults in Australia now enjoy higher tooth retention rates than seniors in the past. However, just because an older adult has made the distance with most of...
by Stephen | Aug 10, 2019 | Dental Education
Take a look at your teeth in the mirror. You can see your front tooth surfaces quite well, and with a small dental mirror you can check out what’s going on behind your teeth. But can you see what’s happening inside your teeth or below the gum line?...
by Stephen | Jul 5, 2019 | Dental Education, Oral Health Care
Why is fluoridated water good for your teeth? Fluoridated water was first introduced in Beaconsfield, Tasmania in 1953 to improve oral health and help prevent tooth decay. Nowadays, approximately 92% of Australians have access to fluoridated water. It has since been...
by Stephen | Jan 25, 2019 | Dental Education, Oral Health Care, Oral Health Children
The oral habits of Australian children have been the focus of oral health education in recent years. Yet despite the best efforts of dental health professionals, educators and parents to instil proper oral care and hygiene habits, there are some children that have a...
by Stephen | Feb 28, 2018 | Dental Education, Oral Health Care
The leading cause of tooth loss is periodontal (gum) disease. There are a number of other causes that also contribute to the development of periodontal disease in individuals. These include tooth decay, cavities (caries) and oral injury. Risk factors A number of risk...
by Stephen Wong | Nov 16, 2017 | Dental Education, Oral Health Care
If you want to take your oral health seriously and keep your teeth and gums healthy, you need to keep good oral habits. The good news is, you only need to spend about 10 minutes a day to clean your teeth and gums. However, the trick is to stay focused during your...