Dental Decay Is Five Times More Common In Children Than Asthma, But Preventable. In an article for The Inquirer (6/17), Dr. Daniel Taylor, an associate professor at Drexel College of Medicine and a pediatrician with St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children, discussed early childhood caries, stating the condition is “five times more common” than asthma, yet
read moreWhen we think of things that give away our age, we usually picture fine lines and wrinkles. Sure, our skin and grey hair might age us – but our teeth can too. ‘Getting a little long in the tooth’, thankfully, doesn’t mean your teeth are growing with age; but they do change in appearance and
read moreA survey has uncovered that 95 per cent of Australian dentists are offering their patients nutritional advice. Of all the recommendations they make, avoiding sugary drinks topped the list—again. The survey found 70 per cent of dentists want their young patients to drink water or milk instead of sugary drinks. Recent research has revealed the
read moreIt was Elizabeth I the Tudor Queen of England who had eccentric hygiene habits. Her teeth cleaning routine was the cause for her to lose her teeth. Hygiene regimes had to be very creative during the Tudor period (1485 -1603). They didn’t have the technology or infrastructure which we have nowadays. They would use local
read moreDental Health Services Victoria (DHSV) have teamed up with the Dietitians Association of Australia (DAA) in an attempt to use the influence of dieticians to inform the public of the health issues their eating habits are having on their teeth. The link between oral health and nutrition is undeniable, with the statistics on sugary drinks
read moreCalcium, vitamin D and phosphorus all play a vital role in the formation and maintenance of healthy teeth and gums in both children and adults. Calcium plays a role in making the jaw bones healthy and strong to hold the teeth in place. However, calcium needs phosphorus to maximise its bone strengthening benefits. Children’s teeth
read moreYesterday morning we had the pleasure of welcoming Minty Cao Xuan and Mary Hatem to the office. They are students from The University of Sydney in their final year of Dentistry. We hope they enjoyed observing Patrick and hearing his words of wisdom After such a nice
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