Dental Blog
Read the latest info about general, restorative and cosmetic dentistry trends and treatments in Browns Plains and the surrounding areas. Our collection of resources & articles to help you make better decisions about your dental health.
Ever wonder why your rebates are low?
There are a number of factors that shape your rebate amount, and contrary to what your fund may tell you, your dentist is not the issue. For example, from March 2012 to March 2017, average dental fees per service only rose by 3%, with dental fees overall just keeping pace with the Consumer Price Index;
Chinese robot dentist is first to fit implants in patient’s mouth without any human involvement
A robot dentist has carried out the first successful autonomous implant surgery by fitting two new teeth into a woman’s mouth, mainland media has reported. Although there were human medical staff present during the operation, they did not play an active role while it was being carried out. The one-hour procedure took place in Xian,
Cheap overseas dental work dangerous say dentists
The Australian Dental Association warn that going overseas is simply not worth the risk. It warns patients have returned from overseas with permanent damage to their teeth and mouth. With lower infection control standards than Australia, patients have also contracted blood borne diseases. “Superbugs are becoming more prevalent in overseas hospitals,” said Dr Kin. “Infectious
Study proves high dental treatment costs due to high sugar intake
High sugar intake has given rise to dental treatment costs in the billions according to new research conducted in Germany. In a study published in the International Journal of Dental Research, researchers from the Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg and the Biotechnology Research and Information Network AG evaluated representative data on the prevalence of caries, inflammation
Dentists say targets and bonuses leading to unnecessary procedures on patients
Dentists working for corporate clinics and health insurers are being incentivised to churn through patients and administer so-called “drill and fill” dentistry, according to industry insiders. And some dentists say the situation is leading to unnecessary dental work, or over-servicing.
Tooth decay in South Australian kids on the rise
A spike in the number of South Australian children needing hospital treatment for dental problems has prompted an urgent warning from health authorities. In the last 12 months, 24 babies under the age of one have undergone a general anesthetic in hospital for dental procedures, Health Minister Jack Snelling said. In the same period, more than