Get the check and keep your smile for life

28 May 2021

Thousands of Australian families could be missing out on free dental work they're entitled to via the CDBS says the ADA's deputy CEO Eithne Irving.

The wellness industry is coming for your teeth

23 May 2021

'While Australian dentists are all for more people prioritising dental care by turning it into a self-care ritual, [people should] choose products based on proven effectiveness, not because it looks good on your shelf,” says the ADA's Dr Mikaela Chinotti.

Dentist says soda water is worse for your teeth than we thought

23 April 2021

The ADA's Dr Mikaela Chinotti cautions people that consider soda water as a fun alternative to still water that they may want to consider its effects on their teeth.

Are you afraid of the dentist?

22 March 2021

3AW's Clinton Maynard spoke to Dr Mikaela Chinotti from the Australian Dental Association about the importance of getting over the fear of the dentist.

Parents urged to avail free dental care to improve children's oral health

21 March 2021

10 surprising dos and don’ts of good dental health

20 March 2021

The ADA's Dr Mikaela Chinotti says that brushing twice a day, flossing, limiting sugar intake and seeing your dentist regularly are the cornerstones of good dental health.

ADA member tells - what International Women's Day means to me

8 March 2021

From 15 year old Taiwanese Immigrant to Cover Girl on a Billboard – What International Woman’s Day means to Sydney dentist, Dr Catherine Yang.

Fixed price dental models in the spotlight in Australia

5 March 2021

ADA Vice-President Dr Stephen Liew says the most cost effective dental treatment is to be found by regularly seeing a dentist you trust, noting that if a patient aims for a healthy mouth then cheaper costs will follow.

Thousands of Australians per year missing out on necessary dental services

3 March 2021

Australians on a low income are "A group in the community who really, really need assistance," says ADA President, Dr Mark Hutton, adding that "(dental) rebates are fairly poor."

Oral health of aged "hangs in the balance"

5 November 2020

The country's peak dental body, the Australian Dental Association, said a complete revamp of the way dentistry for older Australians is funded is long overdue and critical to "turning the tide" on poor oral health.