Missing Teeth? You’re Not Alone
If you’re missing a tooth or two, it can be easy to feel embarrassed. After all, most people have all their teeth, right? Wrong. Actually, it’s incredibly rare to make it very far into adulthood [...]
New Digital Dental Implants Are Easier Than Ever
We all want a beautiful smile, and nothing can ruin a lovely set of teeth like a big, gaping hole. But tooth loss is a major problem in Australia. In fact, the average adult Australian [...]
New Antibacterial Dental Implants Could Reduce Failure Rate
When it comes to tooth replacement, dental implants are the final word. While there are certainly other options, only dental implants are fastened to the jaw bone, just like real teeth, allowing for [...]
Who Can – And Who Should – Place Dental Implants?
Dental implants are the most functional, durable, and natural-looking treatment for missing teeth. As more patients learn their benefits and choose them over other options such as dentures or dental bridges, some have questioned whether [...]
Shades of Greyhound: Use of Dogs in Dental Research Questioned
Dogs and other animals have long played roles in medical research, including the development and testing of dental treatments. The controversial practice has waned in recent decades, however, as new methods for [...]
Sharks' Jaws May Hold Key to Future Tooth-Loss Treatment
Australian waters are home to about 180 species of sharks, according to the Department of the Environment, and some of these larger predatory fish are viewed as threats to human life and recreation. But the [...]
