Bite Magazine

14/01/2025

Denture use tied to better cognitive health in older adults with partial tooth loss https://www.bitemagazine.com.au/denture-use-tied-to-better-cognitive-health-in-older-adults-with-partial-tooth-loss/?utm_campaign=coschedule&utm_source=facebook_page&utm_medium=Bite%20Magazine&utm_content=Denture%20use%20tied%20to%20better%20cognitive%20health%20in%20older%20adults%20with%20partial%20tooth%20loss
"This study highlights the potential importance of prosthodontic rehabilitation in preserving cognitive health."

Denture use may help protect against cognitive decline in older adults with partial tooth loss, according to a US study. A team from the New York University Rory Meyers College of Nursing in New York City, and colleagues investigated the relationship between denture use and cognitive decline among C...

13/01/2025

Non-opioid pain relievers beat opioids after dental surgery, trial shows https://www.bitemagazine.com.au/non-opioid-pain-relievers-beat-opioids-after-dental-surgery-trial-shows/?utm_campaign=coschedule&utm_source=facebook_page&utm_medium=Bite%20Magazine&utm_content=Non-opioid%20pain%20relievers%20beat%20opioids%20after%20dental%20surgery%2C%20trial%20shows
A better pill to swallow!

A combination of acetaminophen (Tylenol) and ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin) controls pain after wisdom tooth removal better than opioids, according to a US study. The trial involving more than 1800 patients by a team at Rutgers in New Jersey—and published in The Journal of the Dental American Associat...

10/01/2025

Study finds fluoride in water does not affect brain development https://www.bitemagazine.com.au/study-finds-fluoride-in-water-does-not-affect-brain-development/?utm_campaign=coschedule&utm_source=facebook_page&utm_medium=Bite%20Magazine&utm_content=Study%20finds%20fluoride%20in%20water%20does%20not%20affect%20brain%20development
"Water fluoridation, as practised in Australia, is safe for children's development."

A University of Queensland study has found no link between exposure to water fluoridation as a young child and negative cognitive development. Professor Loc Do from UQ’s School of Dentistry said the IQ scores of 357 people who had participated in the 2012–2014 National Child Oral Health Study...

09/01/2025

Creating an anti-racist dental profession https://www.bitemagazine.com.au/creating-an-anti-racist-dental-profession/?utm_campaign=coschedule&utm_source=facebook_page&utm_medium=Bite%20Magazine&utm_content=Creating%20an%20anti-racist%20dental%20profession
Look at how dentistry is tackling racism.

Australia still has a way to go in creating a completely anti-racist dental profession, but a recent research project is moving things forward. By Frank Leggett Racism is insidious and, frequently, a subconscious form of prejudice. Whenever someone points out that they saw a nice Chinese doctor or t...

08/01/2025

Prioritising CPD https://www.bitemagazine.com.au/prioritising-cpd/?utm_campaign=coschedule&utm_source=facebook_page&utm_medium=Bite%20Magazine&utm_content=Prioritising%20CPD
A committed approach to CPE will ensure your practice stays at the top of its game.

A committed approach to continuing professional education is a sure-fire way to ensure your practice stays at the top of its game in 2025 and beyond. By Tracey Porter Stagnation is the enemy of any oral health professional serious about getting their practice into winning shape for the year ahead. M...

23/12/2024

Japanese researchers test pioneering drug to regrow teeth https://www.bitemagazine.com.au/japanese-researchers-test-pioneering-drug-to-regrow-teeth/?utm_campaign=coschedule&utm_source=facebook_page&utm_medium=Bite%20Magazine&utm_content=Japanese%20researchers%20test%20pioneering%20drug%20to%20regrow%20teeth
This could be a real game changer—growing new teeth as an alternative to dentures and implants.

People with missing teeth may be able to grow new ones, according to Japanese dentists who have tested a pioneering drug they hope will offer an alternative to dentures and implants. Unlike reptiles and fish, which usually replace their fangs on a regular basis, it is widely accepted that humans and...

21/12/2024

Have your say: expanding Medicare to include more dental services https://www.bitemagazine.com.au/have-your-say-expanding-medicare-to-include-more-dental-services/?utm_campaign=coschedule&utm_source=facebook_page&utm_medium=Bite%20Magazine&utm_content=Have%20your%20say%3A%20expanding%20Medicare%20to%20include%20more%20dental%20services
Your chance to say what you think.

If you are an Australian dental practitioner, a research team led by A/Prof Matt Hopcraft from the University of Melbourne is interested in hearing from you about access to dental care. Many Australians experience challenges accessing dental care, and dental treatment has one of the highest out-of-p...

20/12/2024

Workplace mentoring https://www.bitemagazine.com.au/workplace-mentoring-2/?utm_campaign=coschedule&utm_source=facebook_page&utm_medium=Bite%20Magazine&utm_content=Workplace%20mentoring
The one thing new graduates seek is strong mentorship.

For new graduates seeking entry-level jobs in the dental profession, the quality of workplace mentoring on offer is an important consideration. By John Burfitt A clear message has emerged in recent years about the priorities of dental graduates about to enter the workforce—strong mentorship is top...

19/12/2024

Fluoride decision abandons vulnerable Queenslanders, says AMA Queensland https://www.bitemagazine.com.au/fluoride-decision-abandons-vulnerable-queenslanders-says-ama-queensland/?utm_campaign=coschedule&utm_source=facebook_page&utm_medium=Bite%20Magazine&utm_content=Fluoride%20decision%20abandons%20vulnerable%20Queenslanders%2C%20says%20AMA%20Queensland
A decision that not everyone agrees with.

Queensland doctors are concerned that the recent decision by six Cairns councillors to vote against reintroducing fluoride to the local water supply goes against decades of scientific evidence and abandons vulnerable people who cannot afford dental care or healthy food,  “AMA Queensland thanks co...

16/12/2024

Innovative toothbrush can improve the quality of life for older people https://www.bitemagazine.com.au/innovative-toothbrush-can-improve-the-quality-of-life-for-older-people/?utm_campaign=coschedule&utm_source=facebook_page&utm_medium=Bite%20Magazine&utm_content=Innovative%20toothbrush%20can%20improve%20the%20quality%20of%20life%20for%20older%20people
Do you get the feeling toothbrushes are going to get a lot smarter in the not-too-distant future?

After seeing the oral health of many of his older patients deteriorate drastically, a Swedish dentist started looking for—and may have found—a solution. After five years of research in applied health technology at the Blekinge Institute of Technology in Sweden, Dr Johan Flyborg can now show that...

16/12/2024

Potential biomarkers for peri-implantitis discovered https://www.bitemagazine.com.au/potential-biomarkers-for-peri-implantitis-discovered/?utm_campaign=coschedule&utm_source=facebook_page&utm_medium=Bite%20Magazine&utm_content=Potential%20biomarkers%20for%20peri-implantitis%20discovered
"These biomarkers have the potential to facilitate differential diagnosis and contribute to the development of peri-implantitis-specific therapeutic approaches."

Researchers in South Korea have uncovered a unique connection between peri-implantitis (PI), a chronic inflammatory disease that affects dental implants, and activated fibroblasts. Furthermore, they have identified specific marker genes for PI, which may improve diagnosis and treatment of the dise...

14/12/2024

Claim your free ticket for Australia’s biggest dental event https://www.bitemagazine.com.au/claim-your-free-ticket-for-australias-biggest-dental-event/?utm_campaign=coschedule&utm_source=facebook_page&utm_medium=Bite%20Magazine&utm_content=Claim%20your%20free%20ticket%20for%20Australia%27s%20biggest%20dental%20event
Make sure you keep the date 20-22 March free!

ADX Brisbane is back from 20-22 March 2025, bringing together the best of the dental industry in one exciting event. Whether you’re a specialist dentist, practice manager, dental assistant, or hygienist, this event offers something for everyone in the practice. And the best part? Entry is free. Mo...

13/12/2024

Beating mid-career boredom https://www.bitemagazine.com.au/beating-mid-career-boredom/?utm_campaign=coschedule&utm_source=facebook_page&utm_medium=Bite%20Magazine&utm_content=Beating%20mid-career%20boredom
How to overcome mid-career boredom.

The realities of day-to-day clinical work can allow boredom in, but there are strategies to finding again the joy in the profession. By Lynne Testoni The first few years as a dentist can be overwhelming and challenging for many new graduates, as they adapt to the realities of life outside university...

08/12/2024

Battery-free dental brace reveals crucial health data via smartphone https://www.bitemagazine.com.au/battery-free-dental-brace-reveals-crucial-health-data-via-smartphone/?utm_campaign=coschedule&utm_source=facebook_page&utm_medium=Bite%20Magazine&utm_content=Battery-free%20dental%20brace%20reveals%20crucial%20health%20data%20via%20smartphone
"Densor is more than just a technological innovation; it is a step toward accessible and inclusive health monitoring."

Researchers in the Netherlands have developed a new technology: Densor, a battery-free sensor platform that can be worn in the mouth via a standard dental brace or a ‘bite splint’ to enable safe and user-friendly long-term oral measurements. Uniquely, this innovative open-source technology requi...

07/12/2024

JCU students help communities in far north brush up on oral health https://www.bitemagazine.com.au/jcu-students-help-communities-in-far-north-brush-up-on-oral-health/?utm_campaign=coschedule&utm_source=facebook_page&utm_medium=Bite%20Magazine&utm_content=JCU%20students%20help%20communities%20in%20far%20north%20brush%20up%20on%20oral%20health
It's easy to see why the community outreach program is always a highlight for third year students.

A James Cook University dentistry outreach program has visited Far North Queensland towns Cooktown and Hopevale for the first time as students hit the road to deliver important oral health messages. As part of a third-year subject, students and JCU dentistry staff shared practical tips and resources...

07/12/2024

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06/12/2024

Australian company develops transformative, AI-driven dental imaging https://www.bitemagazine.com.au/australian-company-develops-transformative-ai-driven-dental-imaging/?utm_campaign=coschedule&utm_source=facebook_page&utm_medium=Bite%20Magazine&utm_content=Australian%20company%20develops%20transformative%2C%20AI-driven%20dental%20imaging
Wow!

An Australian company has launched Australia’s first lateral cephalometric tracing software, which uses artificial intelligence to identify, annotate and trace over 150 anatomical landmarks from a single cephalometric X-ray in under 10 seconds. A cephalometric X-ray shows a side view of a patient....

05/12/2024

What makes an award-winning dental practice? Just ask Dr Jashandeep Kaur https://www.bitemagazine.com.au/what-makes-an-award-winning-dental-practice-just-ask-dr-jashandeep-kaur/?utm_campaign=coschedule&utm_source=facebook_page&utm_medium=Bite%20Magazine&utm_content=What%20makes%20an%20award-winning%20dental%20practice%3F%20Just%20ask%20Dr%20Jashandeep%20Kaur
Dr Jashandeep Kaur has created a practice that reflects her own values and her richly diverse community.

At award-winning Family Dental Care, Dr Jashandeep Kaur has built a culturally-diverse and gender-inclusive practice that reflects the community it serves. By Shane Conroy Dr Jashandeep Kaur is driven by a powerful sense of duty to create opportunities for others. Her award-winning practice, Family....