Growing inequality is starting to bite on household budgets, making it more difficult for many Australians to access necessary dental care.

And how much is that a factor that contributes to the higher burden of disease we see in regional and rural communities?

Will artificial intelligence algorithms help to inform clinical practice guidelines and fight against the possibility of fraud and over-servicing?

A recent series of news articles has shone a light on oral health inequalities in Australia. It's time for the dental profession to step up their advocacy efforts.

We could fund a universal public dental care system if we really cared about improving oral health

Half of all government spending on dental care goes to private insurance rebates – meaning those without often skip treatment until things get worse

From superannuation and water fluoridation to AI and tongue ties, Dental As Anything has had you covered for the big issues in dentistry for 2024.

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Healing Smiles is a group of volunteer dentists who provide pro bono dental treatment to help restore the smiles of survivors of domestic violence.

As the debate on fluoridated water rages in the US, it's a good time to revisit the reason why not all Australians have access to this key mineral that can prevent dental problems.

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There are many aspects of oral health in Australia that are going backwards, and a lack of national leadership is responsible.

Is dental prescribing helping or harming patients? Antimicrobial resistance has been described as one of the greatest threats to human and animal health, as well as to food and agriculture.

Bryan Webber says dentists are trained on the signs of mouth cancer, but people must seek help early.

Will the potential appointment of Robert Kennedy Jr to a Donald Trump administration spell the end for water fluoridation? It has already emboldened opponents to fluoridation here in Australia.

Taxpayer subsidies of private health premiums create the illusion of value. Could this money be better spent to improve access to dental care?