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Pit and Fissure Sealants

What are fissure sealants? The history of fissure sealants Why are sealants used? Types of fissure sealants How much do […]

Teeth regrown in the mouth

Third generation dentist Nathan Cochrane has made a breakthrough that would have amazed his great grandfather – a way to […]
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Smoking

Smoking is unhealthy and quitting is the best thing smokers can do to improve their health. However, tobacco is addictive and quitting can be difficult. Find out more about the diseases caused by smoking and get advice and strategies for quitting smoking.

Chewing gum reduces snack cravings and decreases consumption of sweet snacks

Men and women who chewed sugar-free gum three times hourly in the afternoon chose and consumed less snacks and specifically, […]
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Health Checks in Childhood

Health Checks in Childhood: Children should visit a health professional at birth, 1-4 weeks, 6-8 weeks, 6-8 months, 18 months, 2-3 years and 4-5 years. During these visits, their immunisation status and developmental status will be checked.

Mouthwash linked to oral cancer

Researchers from Melbourne and Queensland Universities’ dental schools have reviewed the literature and found a link between oral cancer and […]

Treating gum disease linked to lower medical costs for patients with diabetes

A new report suggests that treating gum disease in patients who have diabetes with procedures such as cleanings and periodontal […]

Virtual Medical Centre Presentation

Watch a presentation video on Virtual Medical Centre.

Research finds milk prevents tooth decay

Encouraging children to consume milk helps reduce the risk of dental erosion and decay, according to recent US research.1 The […]

Thousands of young kids accidentally ingest prescription painkillers

To combat a splitting headache you take a bottle of pain relievers out of the medicine cabinet just as the […]