Archive - Dental as Anything

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.

Jul 3 •

21:57

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…

Jun 26 •

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…

Jun 19 •

21:06

Oral health - luxury or human right?

Access to necessary and affordable oral health care is out of reach for many Australians.

Jun 12 •

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…

Jun 5 •

22:25

May 2025

Is it time to hang up the tools?

Should there be a mandatory retirement age for dental practitioners?

May 29 •

Difficult conversations

How should we respond to negative stories in the media that portray the dental profession in a negative light?

May 15 •

19:51

Life’s full of choices, just make one.

We are faced with decisions on a daily basis, but often find it easier to stick to the main road rather than veer down a side track.

May 8 •

Health is political: the role of research and advocacy

Health is inherently political. Like any commodity in our neo-liberal economic system, some social groups have more of it than others. Research and…

May 1 •

36:11

April 2025

Dental practitioners support giving Medicare teeth

New research highlights strong support amongst Australian dental practitioners to expand Medicare to include more dental services.

Apr 24 •

The Ethics of Water Fluoridation

We often talk about the pros and cons of water fluoridation through the lens of benefits versus the risk of harm. But it's also important to understand…

Apr 17 •

22:39

Including dentistry in Medicare

What do we mean when we talk about expanding Medicare to include more dental services? Does that mean free care for everyone?

Apr 10 •

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