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Order and appearance of baby teeth
The order of baby teeth There are 20 baby teeth (deciduous teeth) that erupt in the first few years...[Read More]
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Dr Charmaine Hall
Specialist Paediatric Dentist BDSc (Melb), DClinDent (Melb), MRACDS (Paed)
Oral health care for children with special needs
Managing the dental care of children with special needs Managing the dental care of a child with...[Read More]
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Dr Charmaine Hall
Specialist Paediatric Dentist BDSc (Melb), DClinDent (Melb), MRACDS (Paed)
Protecting your child from dental disease
How to improve your child's oral health Understanding the precautions available to prevent your children...[Read More]
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Baby teething – signs, symptoms and treatments
Everything you need to know about baby teething Babies’ teeth start to develop in the womb,...[Read More]
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Karleen Giampietro
General Manager
Should my child wear a mouthguard?
The importance of children wearing a mouthguard If you want to ensure your child's teeth are protected...[Read More]
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Dr Kia Pajouhesh
General Dental Care BSc, BDSc (Melb)
How does the Child Dental Benefits Schedule operate?
Why is the Child Dental Benefits Schedule important? Alarming results from a new national oral...[Read More]
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The role of fissure sealants in children’s teeth
What is a Fissure Sealant? As the saying goes, prevention is better than the cure. And if you...[Read More]
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Visiting the dentist: Caring for a child with autism
Caring for children with autism at the dentist Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a neurological...[Read More]
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Dr Philippa Robinson
General Dental Care BSc, DDS (Melb), MBA (La Trobe), MHlth&MedLaw (Melb)
Is it important to have a family dentist?
Yes, having a family dentist is very important. And visiting your family dentist on a regular basis has...[Read More]
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Who is a suitable candidate for dental sealants?
Dental sealants are recognised by children’s dentists as an effective approach to prevent or control...[Read More]
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Should I wear a mouthguard while playing sports?
If you (or your child) are taking part in contact sports, it pays to protect your teeth. Sports such...[Read More]
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Parents warned to limit children’s sugar consumption...
With Halloween fast approaching, parents have been warned that if the right boundaries are not established...[Read More]
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