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Soft drinks targeted with graphic images of tooth decay in new health campaign


A new public health campaign that mocks the glamour of soft drink advertisements is urging Australians to consider the impact of sugary drinks on their teeth. The Rethink Sugary Drink health campaign features young people drinking red cans of a drink that appears to contain cola, before flashing smiles that reveal rotten teeth.



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New science details discovery of bacterial pathogen in brains of Alzheimer's patients


New science uncovers how an unlikely culprit, Porphyromonas gingivalis (Pg) -- the bacterium commonly associated with chronic gum disease -- appears to drive Alzheimer's disease (AD) pathology.


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Morrison won’t risk dental funding showdown states with before poll


The Morrison government will seek to avoid having to negotiate a new adult dental agreement with the states before the next election... The $240 million adult dental agreement is to end on June 30, while state and territory access to the Child Dental Benefits Schedule — which has paid out more than $1.4 billion over the past five years — is secured only until ­December 31.


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Shien had to wait two years to see a dentist — by the time she got in, it was too late


Shien Sligar is 31 and can't eat an apple. The mother of two knew she needed to see a dentist, but a lengthy wait time in the public health system and high prices at private clinics compounded her situation. Five of her teeth have fallen out, and she is now considering life with dentures.


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Concern about certain types of dental floss are unwarranted


The American Dental Association has responded to a recently-released study which raised concerns about the safety of certain types of dental floss... In response, the ADA Science Institute (ADASI), the continuing education of the American Dental Association, has said that it "finds the data insufficient to support the conclusions presented in this research and associated media coverage."


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Why dentists are all smiles when it comes to their working week


Stephanie Charnock loves that her job gives her flexibility and a 37.5-hour-working week but a cup of tea wouldn't go astray. The general dentist at Melbourne's Royal Dental Hospital, like the average full-time dentist, works less than other full-time workers and unlike her friends in other professions, never has to take work home.


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VIDEO: Dentist Says Diet Is The Key To Naturally Straight Teeth


Could you imagine saving thousands of dollars on braces by just changing the food you eat? Dentist Dr Steven Lin joins us to explain how there's a link between teeth and food.


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