In a dental practice in Denver, USA, one dentist refers to patients who have neglected their smile for years and had developed periodontal (gum) disease.  This dentist, Dr Charles S Bartoz has found that fear of dentistry nor even pain were the major obstacles to seeking treatment earlier but that self esteem and embarrassment had

Both are dental professionals that have undergone extensive training before they may be registered with the Australian Health Practitioners Registration Association (AHPRA). Both are required to complete a minimum 3 year bachelor course at University.   Subjects, skills and training usually cover oral medicine, dental medicine, pharmacology, dental materials, periodontics, risk factors, aetiology of disease,

If you don’t see Dr Hsiao in the dental clinic these days he may be off teaching final year dental students at the University of Melbourne.  Always generous and eager to show his gratitude for the profession that has given him so much, Dr Hsiao returns the favour not just in the academic, technical and

Don’t wait. Check your health fund policy before it’s too late! If you have health insurance, you may be able to save hundreds of dollars depending on your policy and the level of treatment you may require.  As extras benefits typically reset at the end of the calendar year.  it may be too late to act

To chew or not to chew – gum. This is one of the common questions that people asked when they visit our office To answer this more fully, we need to dive into the basics of dental health and oral hygiene.  The cause of dental decay (cavities) is acid, acid from food or acid from