While it's true that dental implant success rates are already quite high (up to 98% when performed by an experienced dentist), it would be nice if we could achieve a 100% success rate. You'll have to excuse us our perfectionism on this. The good news is that as we continue to study dental [...]
The way we repair dental cavities is not an ideal process. When enamel is damaged by decay, we have to drill it out and replace it with other materials. Although we have transitioned from metal amalgam to tooth-coloured fillings of composites and ceramics, the material we use is still not as good as [...]
If you are someone who's considering cosmetic dentistry, you may be wondering whether it's worth the cost or not. For most people, the benefits in self-confidence alone are worth it, but there are also other benefits as well, especially for professionals. An Attractive Smile, Hiring, and Income A recent study found that people [...]
This week, the world's leading investment counseling firm, The Motley Fool, called out a manufacturer of sleep apnoea oral appliances as a good investment on the Australian Securities Exchange. It said the firm, SomnoMed, is poised to make a major move in an expanding market because its product offered major advantages over the [...]
Last week, the Council of Australian Governments (COAG) Reform Council issued its latest report on the progress of health in the nation in comparison with the 2008 National Health Agreement. Unfortunately, the news isn't very good. Nearly two-thirds of Australians (63%) are overweight or obese, according to the report. The report notes that as a [...]
