by Dr Linda Chen | Aug 5, 2019 | Oral Health Education, Special Days & Events
Dental Health Week 2019 starts today and will continue for the next week! So what is Dental Health Week? It’s Australia’s own annual oral health promotion week which aims to remind Australians adults and kids about the importance of keeping good oral...
by Dr Linda Chen | Jul 12, 2019 | Oral Health Education, Oral Hygiene Care, Oral Safety & First Aid, Prevention
Fluoride is a natural occurring mineral that is found in the environment in water sources that have filtered through volcanic rocks and soil. There is no question that fluoride is an essential factor to develop and maintain strong healthy teeth. This reduces the risk...
by Dr Linda Chen | Apr 16, 2019 | Oral Health Education, Oral Health Tips & Facts, Oral Hygiene Care, Prevention
In March 2019, oral health researchers at the University of Queensland published the results of a study on the oral bacterial fighting properties of cranberries and other dark-coloured fruit berries. Previous clinical research has shown cranberry polyphenols to have...
by Dr Linda Chen | Feb 22, 2019 | Diagnosis, Oral Conditions & Issues, Oral Health Education, Prevention, Signs & Symptoms
Most people are familiar with tooth decay but not tooth erosion. Tooth erosion should not be confused with tooth decay which is a type of tooth damage caused by bacterial acidic by-products – however they are similar. What is tooth erosion and what causes it?...
by Dr Linda Chen | Jan 31, 2019 | Oral Health Education, Oral Health Tips & Facts, Prevention
A new study* conducted by New Zealand researchers at the University of Otago aims to figure out why high fibre foods are good for your oral health. Previous clinical research has already established that a higher fibre and wholegrain intake is beneficial for oral...
by Dr Linda Chen | Oct 4, 2018 | Oral Health Education, Oral Hygiene Care, Oral Links to General Health, Prevention
Keeping your tongue clean is an important part of oral health care and hygiene. Why? Because oral bacteria can build up on your tongue, just like it does on your teeth. If excess bacteria accumulate on your tongue, you may experience halitosis or bad breath. But...
