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Survey reveals Aussies planning to ditch private health insurance as price hike looms


Millions of Aussies are planning to cancel their private health insurance policies as prices jump by the largest amount in seven years, a survey has claimed. Coming in April, policyholders will see an average price rise of 3.73 per cent, putting further pressure on household budgets.



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Australia removed Dentists from Skilled Occupation List


An oversupply of Australian-trained dentists has resulted in the federal government closing the door to migrants skilled in the profession. In what has been described as a win for dental graduates currently struggling to find jobs, dentists have been withdrawn from the Skilled Occupation List.


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Dental implants still functional after forty years


Dental implants used to replace single teeth continue to function well after several decades, according to a study from the University of Gothenburg, Sweden. After nearly forty years, all examined implants were still in place and fully functional. The study is the longest follow-up study of single dental implants in the world ...


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Don't Throw Away That Toothpick!


In a surprising twist on the connection between oral activity and brain health, a new study suggests that the simple act of chewing moderately hard materials—such as wood—could offer benefits beyond digestion. Researchers have found that chewing on wood, as opposed to the typical gum, appears to stimulate an increase in glutathione, a key antioxidant in the brain, which in turn correlates with improvements in memory.


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