As dental treatments go, dentures have a long, rich history. The use of dentures dates to at least 700 B.C., and dentures remain among the most popular methods to replace missing teeth. The recent archeological discovery of what may be the world’s oldest functional dentures sheds new light on dentures’ past and [...]
Surf’s up in Sydney and along Australia’s east coast as school break, the holiday season, warm weather and consistent swells align to make surfing especially popular. In fact, the stretch from Christmas through the end of January is the busiest time of year for surfing, according to Australia’s Surfunation. Of course, the extra activity adds [...]
The recent outbreak of scurvy in Sydney reinforces the importance of diet to our overall well-being. The disease's oral health effects highlights the link between our systemic health and our oral health. Scurvy’s Return to Sydney Scurvy is caused by insufficient vitamin C, and the condition was a particular plague on sailors [...]
Australian researchers may have zeroed in on the cause of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), and it is related to a protein-like compound that also plays a role in sleep apnoea. A SIDS Breakthrough A team of researchers associated with the University of Sydney and the Royal Alexandra Hospital for Children found [...]
Teens and adults alike have embraced clear braces, which straighten teeth without glaring metal components and often in less time than required by traditional braces. The invisibility factor is especially appealing to adults, who often seek to straighten their smiles without drawing attention to their teeth at work or amid social outings. [...]
