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Frown force: Schoolchildren the secret weapon in dental workers’ better pay push
Dental therapists say they’ve been left with no choice but to get their small patients to ‘dob the government in’ to mum and dad as part of an industrial campaign.
- by Broede Carmody
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Put down the toothbrush. Your brushing schedule might need a rethink
Brushing, flossing and dentist visits – the secret to healthy teeth isn’t much of a secret. But there are a few good and bad habits dentists want us to think about.
- by Markham Heid
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Yes, we love to hate them, but here’s some sparkling news for dentists
Sure, they extract quite a bit of dosh from us, but when it comes to our teeth doctors, the haters should just build a bridge.
- by Jo Stubbings
The best questions to ask and red flags to avoid at the dentist
Advocating for yourself at the dentist is important. Here’s how.
- by Knvul Sheikh
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Health
‘A prevailing fixation’: Why do we love straight, white teeth?
Teeth are essential to everyday life – and they carry our secrets long after we’re gone. What do they know? (And what makes a “perfect” smile?)
- by Angus Holland
Arctic-white teeth shine all over our TVs. But is the veneer trend doomed?
Many patients who are getting “re-dos” and others are regretting going down the path in the first place.
- by Stephanie Darling
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My dentist charged me thousands for a mouth full of unnecessary fillings
Though the cavity from the wisdom tooth had healed nicely, the pain in the molar had worsened, sending me back to the chair for the fourth time. Then I got a second opinion.
- by Carol Hart
What would it cost to give everyone free checkups at the dentist?
The government will consider eight potential ways of expanding Medicare to help improve the smiles of Australians for between $2 billion and $11 billion a year.
- by Natassia Chrysanthos
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Perth
Dental care ‘out of reach’ for West Australians as cost-of-living pressures bite
The average cost of a standard dental check-up for West Australians has hit $233, eclipsing the national average and adding weight to mounting evidence that oral health care is out of reach for most Australians.
Original URL: https://www.watoday.com.au/topic/dental-health-1n3x