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The power to legislate dental services
What does the Australian constitution say about the powers of the Commonwealth to provide dental services and what impact might that have on the dental…
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Matt Hopcraft
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When did a great smile become so important?
A great smile makes a huge difference to our personal and professional relationships. But when did having perfectly straight white teeth become the…
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Who profits from healthcare?
Dentistry is a $12 billion a year industry and growing making it a valuable target for private equity investment. But what are the implications for…
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Advertising and dentistry
Dentistry in Australia has always been a business, because it has always been predominantly a self-regulated and private practice based health…
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Trust me, I'm a dentist ...
Trust is essential to the normal function of society, yet it is perhaps not something that we spend a lot of time thinking about until it’s gone.
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Matt Hopcraft
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June 2025

Are we striving for equity, or equality?
Why do some people baulk at the concept of equity? Is it because they don’t like the idea that some individuals or groups might somehow get ‘more…
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Matt Hopcraft
Commercial determinants of health
Who is really responsible for the large and growing amount of dental disease that we see across the community? And are our efforts as a profession…
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Matt Hopcraft
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Oral health - luxury or human right?
Access to necessary and affordable oral health care is out of reach for many Australians.
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Cosmetic procedures and ethics
New guidelines on cosmetic procedures and a statement on the use of superannuation for dental treatment have again shone the light on ethical conduct…
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Matt Hopcraft
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May 2025

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