The Child Dental Benefits Schedule (CDBS) is a government initiative that covers all or part of basic dental services for children under 18 years old, to the value of $1,052 across two consecutive years. CDBS supports parents of all backgrounds to provide their...
Long lasting headaches or migraines may be one of the many symptoms that stem from a dental condition called Temporomandibular Joint Disorder (TMJ disorder or TMD). This dysfunction occurs when your jaw is misaligned, leading to compression of the joint and a host of...
Maintaining good oral health is essential for a confident smile and overall well-being. While brushing and flossing play a significant role, your diet also plays a crucial part in your dental health. Some foods can be detrimental to your teeth, causing cavities,...
There are plenty of myths around about our teeth and how we care for our mouths. We’ve come a long way with modern dentistry so let’s find the truth about some of those common misconceptions. Claim: The harder you brush your teeth the cleaner your teeth will...
As a result of awareness and improvements in community oral health care, and general health over the last 50 years, older adults in Australia now enjoy higher tooth retention rates than seniors in the past. But keeping everything on track can be increasingly...
Firstly, let’s talk about what a ‘Preferred Provider’ or ‘Members Choice’ dentist is. Preferred Provider’s and Members’ Choice are not preferred by health funds as an acknowledgement of the quality of the dentist, but because they have a financial agreement between...
