Don’t worry, they are unlikely to be cold sores. Mouth ulcers (also referred to as apthous ulcers) are small sores that form in the mouth inside cheeks, lips, your tongue or at the base of the gums. Not to be mistaken with cold sores, which appear as blisters – generally on the outer lips –
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It’s never too early to begin introducing good dental care habits. As adults, we’re hopefully all aware of the importance of our dental health and it’s contribution to our overall health. However, it can be a bit more difficult for children to understand and manage on their own.
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As the weather warms up and the holiday season approaches you may find yourself gravitating towards the swimming pool. While this is a great place to cool off, have fun and exercise, it may not be such a great place for your teeth.
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Have you ever wondered about saliva? Why is it there? What does it do? Why is it so slimy? Saliva may seem to play a small role however, it actually plays an important role in the healthy functioning of your body.
read moreON SITE again for another fun-filled two days, at the Sydney Convention Centre, Darling Harbour. This occasion was what must be at least the 4th (if not more-anyone know??) Quintessence International Symposium hosted by Henry Schein Halas. Interviewing duties were shared by colleague Dr Scott Davis (thanks Scot). I was fortunate to speak to Professor
read moreSince the creation of the National Dental Board a few years ago, dentist in Australia have to stay up-to-date and carry out different forms of continuing education, as part of the delightfully-named process of ‘Lifelong Learning’.
read moreThe NSW ADA decided to dispense with tradition and go for a Sydney ‘state’ convention this time around. The convention is normally held at a regional centre (Wollongong, Armidale, Tamworth, the national capital etc) but they must have run out (of towns). The Dental Files Team (me and Michael Vandiver) got some terrific interviews; the
read morePart of the arduous duty of being the ADA’s Clinical Media Advisor is undertaking perilous trips to the outer reaches of the Commonwealth to secure precious hours of lifelong learnings (and continuing educations!). I also get the opportunity to interview the best and brightest our profession has to offer for Federal ADA’s popular ‘Dental Files’ CD
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