Inequality in Australian Dental Care Highlighted in Senate Inquiry and New BookAustralia is facing a crisis in oral health, with many people unable to access affordable and timely dental services.A Senate Inquiry recently highlighted the long waiting...
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Inequality in Australian Dental Care Highlighted in Senate Inquiry and New Book
Australia is facing a crisis in oral health, with many people unable to access affordable and timely dental services.
A Senate Inquiry recently highlighted the long waiting times and high costs associated with these services.
Oral health is closely linked to overall well-being, but it has been overlooked in Australia, as dental care is not included in Medicare.
A new book, 'Looking Back Looking Forward', explores the history and current state of dental health in Australia and advocates for a national conversation to address the crisis.
The authors recommend focusing on prevention, improving information systems, and gradually incorporating basic dental care into Medicare.
The need for change is urgent, and it remains to be seen how Australia will respond.
Needle-free dentistry the vision of Canberra medtech DentroidCanberra-based medical technology company Dentroid is hopeful that its handheld device Nuralyte, which uses LED light to numb oral pain receptors, can be commercialised within 18 months.The...
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Needle-free dentistry the vision of Canberra medtech Dentroid
Canberra-based medical technology company Dentroid is hopeful that its handheld device Nuralyte, which uses LED light to numb oral pain receptors, can be commercialised within 18 months.
The company is currently conducting its largest trial to date with Griffith University.
The research into an alternative to needles for dentistry began in 2015, with Dentroid's co-founders Dr Omar Zuaiter and Alaa Habeb working to develop the technology.
Nuralyte has the potential to revolutionise dental procedures by removing the need for needles and local anaesthesia.
Needle-free dentistry the vision of Canberra medtech DentroidCanberra-based medical technology company Dentroid is hopeful that its handheld device Nuralyte, which uses LED light to numb oral pain receptors, can be commercialised within 18 months.The...
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Needle-free dentistry the vision of Canberra medtech Dentroid
Canberra-based medical technology company Dentroid is hopeful that its handheld device Nuralyte, which uses LED light to numb oral pain receptors, can be commercialised within 18 months.
The company is currently conducting its largest trial to date with Griffith University.
The research into an alternative to needles for dentistry began in 2015, with Dentroid's co-founders Dr Omar Zuaiter and Alaa Habeb working to develop the technology.
Nuralyte has the potential to revolutionise dental procedures by removing the need for needles and local anaesthesia.
Australian Dentist Bringing Smiles to People with Special NeedsDr. Lydia See, a graduate of The University of Queensland’s School of Dentistry, is one of the few specialized dentists in Australia who can cater to individuals with special needs.With...
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Australian Dentist Bringing Smiles to People with Special Needs
Dr. Lydia See, a graduate of The University of Queensland’s School of Dentistry, is one of the few specialized dentists in Australia who can cater to individuals with special needs.
With over 10 years of experience as a general dentist, Dr. See has been motivated by her volunteer work helping vulnerable and socially disadvantaged individuals.
She shared an example of playing classical versions of Disney songs to connect with a young lady with autism, eventually gaining her trust for complex dental procedures.
Dr. See is now excited about researching the potential of silver fluoride in managing tooth decay in adult patients with special needs.
