Items of Interest

Friday, August 29, 2008
Time to Stop Politics and Help the Disadvantaged .
“Both sides of politics need to stop playing games and implement targeted dental schemes,” Dr John Matthews, President of the Australian Dental Association (ADA) said today.
Wednesday, August 27, 2008
Notice - Update: Medicare chronic disease dental scheme - Senate action? .
Despite the Federal Health Minister’s warning to dentists and the public that the Medicare chronic disease dental scheme would be closed down on the 26 August 2008, this has not occurred.
Thursday, August 14, 2008
Sports Leaders Take A Stand Against Olympic Junk Food Promotion .
Australian Olympic champions and leading public health organisations are taking a stand against the promotion of junk food in the name of sport and the Olympic Games.
Monday, August 04, 2008
Oral Cancer .
Interview with Dr. Michael Cairn, chairman, Dept. of Oral and Facial Pathology, University of Boston who talks about dental hygiene. Cairn talks about the different types of cancer you can get in your mouth and throat and how many people contract the disease.
Wednesday, July 23, 2008
Dentist's drill and the toothbrush could soon be redundant .
The dentist's drill and the toothbrush could soon be redundant.
Friday, July 18, 2008
Nutrition and Your Oral Health .
Nutrition plays an important role in overall wellness, including oral health. Eating well and maintaining a healthy diet can help reduce the risk of developing problems in your mouth, including periodontal disease.
Thursday, July 17, 2008
Provision of dental care and medical care to ADF Personnel and their families .
The Government has committed $12.2 million over the next four years to a trial to provide basic medical and dental care to families living in remote and regional locations.
Tuesday, July 08, 2008
Australia's Health 2008 .
According to the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare’s latest national report card on health, Australia’s Health 2008, Australia is one of the healthiest nations in the world.
Tuesday, June 17, 2008
Denture Cleansers – Potential Allergic Reactions – Recommendations .
The Australian Dental Association (ADA) has been alerted to the potential for denture cleansers to cause severe allergic reactions in certain cases.
FDI Supports Efforts to Promote Fluoride for Oral Health .
A team of researchers compared the relative affordability of fluoride toothpastes in 48 countries. This study is the first to attempt to quantify the affordability of toothpastes across the globe.
Thursday, June 12, 2008
Queen’s Birthday Honours 2008 .
A number of members of the dental profession were honoured in the recent Queen’s Birthday Honours list as were persons recognized for their contribution to dentistry.
Friday, June 06, 2008
Submission to the National Health and Hospitals Reform Commission .
The Australian Dental Association Inc (ADA) thanks the National Health and Hospitals Reform Commission for the opportunity to provide comment on its Terms of Reference.
Wednesday, May 28, 2008
2008 ADA Award for Excellence in Dental Journalism .
The Australian Dental Association (ADA) once again welcomes nominations for the ADA’s Award for Excellence in Dental Journalism.
Wednesday, May 14, 2008
Government Fails to Deliver on Dental Health .
The Australian Dental Association (ADA) welcomes targeted federal funds for dental care to needy Australians, but is concerned that the newly created Commonwealth Dental Health Plan (CDHP)and Teen Dental Plan should have been better linked.
2008-09 Pre-Budget Submission .
The ADA’s pre-budget submission outlines a clear plan to improve the oral health of the Australian population.
Friday, May 02, 2008
Oral health of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people .
A joint report released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) and the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW)shows that there have been some improvements in the health and welfare of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
Thursday, May 01, 2008
Smoking is a major cause of gum disease: study .
Almost a third of the more than two million cases of gum disease among Australians are caused by smoking, according to research by University of Adelaide researchers in the Australian Research Centre for Population Oral Health(ARCPOH).
Wednesday, April 30, 2008
Submission to Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations - Expansion of the Commonwealth Scholarships Program. .
It is the ADA’s view that there remains an unequal distribution of dentists per head of population in rural and remote regions as compared to metropolitan areas of Australia.
Monday, April 28, 2008
Submission to Food Standard Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) on the Initial Assessment Report – Application A588, Voluntary Addition of Fluoride to Packaged Water .
The Australian Dental Association Inc (ADA) thanks Food Standards New Zealand (FSANZ) for the opportunity to provide comment on the Initial Assessment Report – Application A588, Voluntary Addition of Fluoride to Packaged Water.
Thursday, April 17, 2008
Health Professions IGA a Backward Step .
The Inter-Governmental Agreement (IGA) for a National Registration & Accreditation scheme for the health professions fails to deliver safety and quality as it returns to a model previously rejected by most professions.
Wednesday, April 09, 2008
Australia’s Working Age Population Projections and the Implications for Dentistry .
Australia's ageing population over the next 40 years will have implications for the dental workforce, which like the Australian population is ageing.
Saturday, April 05, 2008
PRIVATE HEATH INSURANCE PREMIUMS - DENTAL .
In March 2008 private health insurance became even more expensive. Private health insurance premiums jumped 5% on average.
Friday, April 04, 2008
Kidney Health Australia Says Water Nature’s Choice .
Kidney Health Australia today said to satisfy thirst, water is the recommended fluid and nature’s choice.
Wednesday, April 02, 2008
Rural, regional and remote health - Indicators of health status and determinants of health .
The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare has released a new report: Rural, regional and remote health: indicators of health status and determinants of health.
Tuesday, March 18, 2008
ADA supports global campaign to end the ‘junk food’ generation .
The Australian Dental Association (ADA) is pleased to support a global campaign which has been launched to reduce the marketing of unhealthy food to children.
Friday, March 14, 2008
Dentistry and Medicare do not fit .
The Australian Dental Association (ADA) has responded to calls that dental services be covered under Medicare by responding that they are totally misplaced.
Thursday, March 13, 2008
ADA urges Government to establish Chief Dental roles .
The Australian Dental Association (ADA) calls on the Government to immediately establish new positions of a Chief Dental Officer and an advisory panel within the Department of Health and Ageing to show their commitment to deliver improved dental health care for all Australians.
Monday, March 03, 2008
NEW FEDERAL DENTAL ANNOUNCEMENTS .
The Australian Dental Association (ADA) notes the two policy announcements provided over the week-end. While it congratulates the Federal Government on recognising the need for it to play a role in facilitating improved oral health in the community, it remains a little concerned as to the lack of detail associated with the Plans.
Friday, February 29, 2008
Dental left out of newly established National Health and Hospitals Reform Commission .
The ADA expresses disappointment of the composition of Labor’s newly established National Health and Reform Commission.
Wednesday, February 13, 2008
Queenslanders deserve to enjoy the benefits of water fluoridation .
The Australian Dental Association (Queensland Branch) fully supports Premier Anna Bligh's decision to fluoridate Queensland's water supply, submitting over 25,000 signatures to Parliament in support. See URL:www.adaq.com.au[www.adaq.com.au] for more information.
Wednesday, February 06, 2008
New research shows cannabis is bad for dental health .
A study by New Zealand researchers have found that regular cannabis use causes the gums to recede and, in the worst cases, teeth to fall out.
Friday, February 01, 2008
Australia Day Honours List 2008 .
A number of members of the Dental profession were honoured in this years Australia Day Honours List as persons recognized for their contribution to dentistry.
Thursday, December 27, 2007
HEALTH PROFESSIONALS SHORTAGES-REVIEW .
The Australian Dental Association has been repeatedly calling for a dental workforce review to be conducted nationally.
Saturday, December 22, 2007
FLUORIDATED WATER PUTS AUSTRALIA’S CHILDREN IN TOP TEN IN WORLD DENTAL HEALTH .
A report from the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare indicated that children in Australia have better oral health than children in many other countries, due largely to fluoridated water.
Wednesday, December 12, 2007
Bisphosphonates – team work required .
The Australian Dental Association (ADA) has issued a public statement for dental patients taking bisphosphonates following the 7.30 Report on the ABC last night.
Monday, November 26, 2007
Health and Medical Research not considered a national priority at the political level .
During the recent election campaign Research Australia* invited the Liberal and Labor parties to respond to a series of questions relating to health and medical research and, in particular, to commit to further funding and to clarify intentions regarding the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) and portfolio arrangements.
Monday, November 12, 2007
Watchdog OKs the MBF takeover .
The competition watchdog has given the green light to BUPA Australia's $2 billion takeover offer for MBF, the country's second-biggest health insurer.
Friday, November 09, 2007
More focus on Indigenous oral health .
The Australian Dental Association (ADA) calls on the Liberal and Labor parties to place a greater focus on the oral health of Australia’s indigenous population during this election campaign.
Wednesday, November 07, 2007
Improved dental care for children and adolescents a good investment .
During the Federal election campaign the Australian Dental Association (ADA) is calling on the Liberal and Labor parties to do more to improve the dental health care delivery for children and adolescents.
Saturday, November 03, 2007
Major parties must address increased access to dental care for those in need .
With a Federal election being held less than a month away the Australian Dental Association (ADA) calls on the Liberal and Labor parties to target funding and cohesive programs for the delivery of dental care which focuses upon socio-economically disadvantaged groups.
Friday, November 02, 2007
DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS’ AFFAIRS DENTAL FEE ADJUSTMENT FALLS SHORT .
Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA) appears intent on withdrawing dental treatment for war veterans and their families.
Wednesday, October 31, 2007
Dental workforce review needed .
The Australian Dental Association (ADA) urges the major parties to adopt in their election platforms, a commitment to undertake a comprehensive dental workforce review, (as promised by Minister Abbott), and to direct any additional funding to improving the facilities and infrastructure of existing dental schools.
Thursday, October 25, 2007
A TOOTHSOME TALE .
Oral health does appear to have an association with mortality patterns, although the exact relationship is difficult to determine due to the presence of confounding factors such as smoking.
Wednesday, October 24, 2007
New study links dementia to tooth loss .
To keep dementia at bay, take care of your teeth. That seems to be the message of a new study in which researchers found a possible link between tooth loss or having very few teeth - one to nine, to be exact - and the development of dementia later in life.
Tuesday, October 16, 2007
Medicare EPC Scheme Advice .
The Department of Health and Ageing has updated its website to include information on the new Medicare dental items that are available.
Wednesday, October 10, 2007
FDI joins global campaign to make the United Nations a smokefree place .
The FDI World Dental Federation announced today that it has joined a campaign to make the United Nations (UN) a smokefree place.
Wednesday, September 26, 2007
Psychological Factors Affect Mouth Concludes Review .
According to a literature review, stress may play a role in the development of periodontal diseases.
Research Summary - Comment .
As in other procedural specialities in health, good eyesight is essential in the practise of dentistry. As part of maintaining eyesight, dentists should ensure that they present for periodic eye examination to screen for any abnormality in visual acuity, accommodation, yellow hue discrimination, or intraocular eye pressure.
Thursday, September 20, 2007
Banning amalgam could increase US dental costs by $8 billion a year .
A study in the current issue of the journal Public Health Reports examines the potential economic impact in the US of a ban or restriction on the use of dental amalgam, a material commonly used to fill cavities.
Wednesday, September 19, 2007
Consumer Price Index – June Quarter 2007 and Dental Services .
The Australian Dental Association notes the latest Consumer Price Index data released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics.
Monday, September 17, 2007
New UK study - Early tooth loss linked to heart disease .
A new study in the UK suggests that young adults who lose their teeth to cavities or gum disease may have an increased risk of dying from heart disease later in life.
Thursday, September 06, 2007
New study reveals keeping your teeth clean could help prevent a heart attack .
A team of doctors in Marseille have released new study findings that reveal brushing and flossing your teeth could save you from a heart attack.
Monday, September 03, 2007
Submission to the Australian Communications and Media Authority on the Children’s Television Standards Review .
The Australian Dental Association (ADA) has a commitment to the delivery of oral health care for children. The focus of this submission will be on the impact to children of television advertising in so far as it will concern children’s dental health.
Wednesday, August 29, 2007
Dentists in rural areas are too thinly spread .
The Australian Dental Association (ADA) calls on the Federal Government to address the maldistribution of the current dental workforce which is negatively impacting on the delivery of services in areas of need such as in rural, regional and remote parts of Australia.
Tuesday, August 21, 2007
Graphic ‘ice’ ads are shocking but necessary .
The Australian Dental Association (ADA) has put its support behind the Government launch of the graphic ‘ice’ advertisements on TV.
Wednesday, August 15, 2007
Increase in the EPC Scheme welcomed .
Following Minister Abbott’s announcement today, the Australian Dental Association (ADA) welcomes the Federal Government’s recognition of the role they must play in the improvement of oral health delivery to needy Australians.
Tuesday, August 14, 2007
Support for piercings bill .
The Australian Dental Association (ADA) supports a plan to come before the Victorian Parliament which would ban people under the age of 18 from having any part of their body pierced without the written consent of their parents or guardian.
Monday, August 13, 2007
Lifestyle: Fitness and Nutrition .
ADA federal president, Dr John Matthews, discusses teeth whitening, electric toothbrushes, and bad breath with Hilary Harper on ABC 774 Melbourne's Lifestyle: Fitness and Nutrition program.
Tuesday, July 24, 2007
The dangers of not wearing a mouthguard .
After seeing a recent report that an Australian rugby league player’s tooth was found embedded in his opponent’s head, the Australian Dental Association (ADA) stresses the importance of wearing a mouthguard for anyone who participates in a sport that carries a risk of a knock to the face.
Wednesday, July 18, 2007
Research funding to fight childhood tooth decay .
The Australian Dental Association welcomes the recent announcement by the Queensland Government that Brisbane paediatric dentist, Dr Kerrod Hallett has received research funding to trial a unique test and mouth rinse to prevent childhood dental caries.
Wednesday, July 11, 2007
Baby boomer retirement and the future of dentistry .
The dental workforce, like the Australian population, is ageing. As the large baby boomer cohort retires dental shortages will likely increase.
Monday, July 09, 2007
Antibacterial Activity of Red and White Wine against Oral Streptococci .
Several studies suggest that moderate wine consumption has beneficial effects on human health.
Friday, July 06, 2007
Proper dental care needed for indigenous children in the NT .
A recent study found that the average number of decayed, missing and filled teeth is higher for Aboriginal compared to non-Aboriginal children.
Thursday, July 05, 2007
THERAPEUTIC GUIDELINES: ORAL AND DENTAL .
Reports received have indicated that the publication “Therapeutic Guidelines: Oral and Dental” 2007 Version 1 has been very well received.
Wednesday, July 04, 2007
TONGUE CANCER - LINK TO PERIODONTITIS .
A report in the archives of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery adds tongue cancer to list of conditions associated with chronic periodontitis.
Friday, May 25, 2007
ADA to assist with development of New Access Card. .
The Australian Government is working towards the introduction of a health benefits, veteran and social services access card which will replace up to 17 existing Australian Government benefits cards and vouchers (including the current Medicare card).
Wednesday, May 09, 2007
FEDERAL BUDGET 2007/2008 .
The Australian Dental Association (ADA) is pleased with some of the measures introduced in the Budget. More important than the dollars allocated, they mark recognition and some willingness on the part of the Federal Government to assume a greater role in dental care delivery to Australians.
Monday, March 26, 2007
Australia Talks - Dr John Matthews .
ADA federal president, Dr John Matthews, discusses the new national survey of oral health care with Paul Barclay on Australia Talks, Radio National's daily talkback program. It's a forum for the discussion of a specific topic with the involvement of expert guests, Radio National specialists and listeners.
Monday, July 24, 2006
Pregnancy and your teeth-what to watch. .
Dr Derek Lewis, Chairman of the Australian Dental Asssociation's Oral Health Committee was recently interviewed about issues regarding pregnancy and oral hygiene. This interview is produced here for your information.
Monday, August 18, 2003
ADA Response to "Staight Talk" Segment of 60 Minutes .
In response to the segment, Straight Talk , which was screened on the current affairs program 60 Minutes on Sunday, 3 Aug 2003, the Australian Dental Association issued the following statement:

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The ADA and the Local Organising Committee invite all associated with dentistry to participate in the Australian Dental Congress and Exhibition in Perth.
Mark the dates in your diaries 12-15 March 2009

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Dental Health Week is a community awareness program coordinated and funded by the ADA. In 2008 the ADA is leading a campaign to target 30-50 year olds and has developed a range of Fact Sheets on oral health care. August 4 - 10 is Dental Health Week

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Mouthguard Awareness

The ADA is once again conducting a Mouthguard Awareness campaign in 2008. 
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On the 23rd July 2007 the ADA wrote to the major political parties seeking their policies on dental health issues. Click here to review the ADA Inc Report Card on Dental Health Policies Election 07 (PDF 122 KB) 


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As part of a community campaign to promote good oral health care for babies and toddlers the ADA has developed oral hygiene tips for parents and carers of young children. 
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Click Here for information on the ADA Awards for Excellence in Dental Journalism


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