Oral Health

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

The British Dental Association has urged action on new research showing nearly 90% of school children are consuming sports drinks, pressing government to combat cynical marketing ploys by manufacturers and bring the drinks within the orbit of the soft drinks industry levy. New evidence published by academics at Cardiff University and Cardiff Metropolitan University in the British Dental

The five-month-old hippo has become an internet favourite because of her cuteness and her videos have been attracting a lot of attention. ‘Fiona has some new incisor tusks peeking through on top and also some lower dental development,’ the zoo wrote on its Facebook page. ‘She enjoys the dental check and mouth massage, so it’s easy

The unveiling and formal tabling of the Federal Budget tonight by the Turnbull Government has revealed that funding once again will be insufficient to meet the oral health needs of the Australian public. ADA President Dr Hugo Sachs and Deputy CEO Eithne Irving attended the Treasury and Health Budget lockups respectively, reporting that tonight’s budget