by Dr Linda Chen | Feb 25, 2020 | Dental News & Research, Oral Health Education, Signs & Symptoms
You wouldn’t think that competitive athletes, both amateurs and professionals, would have many oral health issues. They’re usually fit, healthy, active and non-smoking individuals with healthy diets. Not only that, a whopping 94% of elite athletes brush their teeth...
by Dr Linda Chen | Sep 27, 2019 | Dental News & Research, New Dental Technology, Oral Health Education
Above: Sequential images of a magnetic microbot ploughing through a petri dish containing a biofilm (Credit: University of Pennsylvania) An American research and development team made up of engineers, biologists and dentists at the University of Pennsylvania have...
by Dr Linda Chen | May 30, 2019 | Cosmetic Dental, Dental News & Research, Oral Health Children, Signs & Symptoms
In a recent joint statement, the Australian Dental Association (ADA) Deputy CEO, Eithne Irving and Melbourne-based dental practitioner, Dr Toni Surace have advised parents and teens that DIY teeth whitening kits and products are unsuitable for children and teens under...
by Dr Linda Chen | Jul 26, 2018 | Dental News & Research, Oral Health Education, Oral Safety & First Aid, Signs & Symptoms
Sugar is the new tobacco. For years, the side effects of excess sugar consumption have stayed under the radar of the Department of Health. Now, it’s finally under scrutiny, since being identified as a contributing factor to rising rates of obesity, diabetes,...
by Dr Linda Chen | Jun 26, 2018 | Dental News & Research, Oral Health Men, Prevention, Special Days & Events
If you’ve been binge watching the FIFA World Cup on TV, your teeth won’t be at risk from a direct hit to the face from a soccer ball, unlike the actual players in the game. However, you may be putting your teeth at risk if you binge snack at the same time....
by Dr Linda Chen | May 25, 2018 | Dental News & Research, Oral Safety & First Aid, Restorative Dentistry
A national oral health report card published in March, 2018 has revealed some sobering statistics regarding the oral health of Australians adults. Australia’s Adult Oral Health Tracker is a joint initiative of the Aust. Dental Association (ADA) and the Aust....
