General
Smile Solutions
1 September 2013
Which toothbrushes do dentists recommend?
The range of options available to shoppers these days can make it difficult to know if you're making the right choice with your purchase - toothbrushes included.
So ...
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1 September 2013
General
Dr Madeleine Hoopmann
Dr Madeleine Hoopmann
General Dental Care
BDSc (Adel)
11 August 2013
The cause of mouth ulcers and their usual treatments
A mouth ulcer is the breakdown of the delicate tissue that lines the mouth. It can take the form of swelling, tenderness or irritation from spicy or salty foods. ...
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11 August 2013
General
Dr Kia Pajouhesh
Dr Kia Pajouhesh
General Dental Care
BSc, BDSc (Melb)
22 July 2013
Are there antibacterial properties in tea?
I certainly believe black tea can have an antibacterial effect. My wife and I have young children and we found the best thing for their weeping eyes when they were babies ...
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22 July 2013
General
Dr Mal Siddiqui
Dr Mal Siddiqui
General Dental Care
BDSc (Hons) (Melb)
15 July 2013
Choosing the right toothpaste
Let’s face it, most people don’t put a lot of thought into deciding which toothpaste to buy. Yet it is important to know that the toothpaste you use is the best one ...
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15 July 2013
General
Smile Solutions
1 July 2013
How important is communication in dentistry?
She looked around the room, nervous. The sun shining through the large windows relaxed her physically and mentally, but she wondered... What would her new dentist be like, ...
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1 July 2013
General
Dr Yasmin Coulthard
Dr Yasmin Coulthard
General Dental Care
BDSc (Melb)
27 May 2013
Dental Health and General Wellbeing
The link between our dental health and our general wellness is a strong one, for two reasons.
Firstly, our mouth is the main entry into our body of anything – good ...
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27 May 2013
General
Dr Kia Pajouhesh
Dr Kia Pajouhesh
General Dental Care
BSc, BDSc (Melb)
22 April 2013
Dental Tourism – the pitfalls
The increasing trend of Australians seeking dental treatment overseas, lured by the promise of cheaper fees coupled with a chance to recover pool-side at a resort is ...
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22 April 2013
General
Smile Solutions
15 April 2013
Dental Phobia: How do you give a virtually pain-free injection?
If you’re one of the many people who are scared of the dentist and/or have a needle phobia or dental phobia over all, take heart: there IS such a thing as a comfortable ...
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15 April 2013
General
Smile Solutions
1 April 2013
Dental Cavities. How does your diet affect your teeth?
To prevent dental cavities and dental erosion, it’s important to understand the role of your diet – that is, what you eat and how often you eat it.
In ancient ...
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1 April 2013
General
Isabelle Sayers
Isabelle Sayers
Oral Hygiene and Dental Therapy
BOH (Melb)
4 March 2013
What is the ideal daily routine for oral hygiene?
As you stand in the dental products section of your supermarket or pharmacy, it’s easy to be overwhelmed by the vast array of products on offer. The wide range of brushes, ...
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4 March 2013
General
Dr Kia Pajouhesh
Dr Kia Pajouhesh
General Dental Care
BSc, BDSc (Melb)
3 March 2013
Finding a dentist online in Australia
I’m often asked for tips on how someone wanting to find a dentist online can differentiate between genuine experts and clever marketing.
First I should point out ...
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3 March 2013
General
Jennifer Slattery
Jennifer Slattery
Oral Hygiene and Dental Therapy
BOH (Melb)
11 February 2013
Why do we need regular dental checkups?
Recently I read somewhere that when a person meets you for the first time they instinctively seek a focal point on your face – either your eyes or your teeth. In a way, ...
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11 February 2013