Another year signifies a fresh start, and as we age, it becomes more important to take care of our teeth. If you are wondering why, here’s what happens to your teeth as you age. First, let’s talk about the teeth Before we get into the effects of aging, let’s discuss how amazing your teeth are
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For the past few decades, as well as leading the team at Dr Patrick Meaney & Associates dental office in Moss Vale, Patrick has had a role for the Australian Dental Association in education and media. The Dental Files audio series As a Clinical Media Advisor, he’s been the lead presenter on an audio series
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Celebrating Excellence: FDI World Dental Congress During the recent Federation Dentaire Internationale World Dental Congress held in Sydney over 4 days in September Dr Patrick Meaney was honoured by his peers in recognition of several decades of service to the organisation. The Pierre Fauchard Academy The Pierre Fauchard Academy is an international dental honour society
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Good oral health care teeth may be linked to better brain health, according to a study published in the July 2023, online issue of Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology. The study found that gum disease and tooth loss were linked to brain shrinkage in the hippocampus. This plays a role in
read moreWhat is gum disease? Gum inflammation, also known as gingivitis, is a very common finding when we look in people’s mouths for the first time. But what is it? Very simply, it is any bleeding from the soft tissues you commonly find in your mouth. The soft tissues have different names depending on exactly
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Cavities and toothaches have been the most common problems that we used to associate with poor oral hygiene. This can also lead to a much more significant health issue. Learn more about the possible health risks if you don’t start taking good care of your oral health. Why is it possible? Here’s what the expert
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Have you ever wondered whether third molars (wisdom teeth) cause your lower front teeth to be crowded? At Moss Vale Dental, we often see adolescents (and even people a little bit older) with crowded lower front teeth. These teeth generally arrive when our patients are around 17 or 18 years of age. Therefore, it is
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Name/ Nickname? Billie What is your role at the office? What will we find you doing at the office? Dental assistant, you’ll find me in the sterilisation bay How long have you been a dental assistant? One month How/why did you start working in the industry? To widen my knowledge and to learn new skills
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So, you’ve registered for your winter contact sports, paid your fees for insurance and you have a uniform organised. But do you have your Mouth Insurance? A well-made mouthguard that fits properly is a must for any contact sport! It’s like insurance for your teeth! Before you decide, here are some questions to ask:
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The Southern Highlands seems to have escaped the worst of COVID-19. However, we understand there is still a lot of concern surrounding COVID dental care in NSW. You may have wondered about dental health and the virus so here are a few observations we have gleaned recently. How COVID-19 has impacted your dental health According
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