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Talking Healthy on 3AW

Dr John Matthews, Federal President, was a guest on Dr Sally Cockburn (Dr Feelgood) on Sunday 2nd November. The program runs for two hours and deals mostly with listeners general dental health enquiries but also touches on osteonecrosis of the jaw (ONJ), jaw surgery and the enhanced primary care scheme.

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2008 FDI Annual World Dental Congress Post-Congress Report
The 2008 FDI Annual World Dental Congress was held in Stockholm, Sweden, at the Stockholm International Fairs and Congress Center from 24 to 27 September. Major items of interest to arise from the Conference are attached.
Black Cola Drinks, Oral Health and General Health: An Evidence Based Approach
Recent advertising material from companies which manufacture black cola softdrinks should be of concern to all oral health professionals.
Oral Cancer
Interview with Dr. Michael Cairn, chairman, Dept. of Oral and Facial Pathology, University of Boston who talks about dental hygiene. Cairn talks about the different types of cancer you can get in your mouth and throat and how many people contract the disease.
 

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The ADA and the Local Organising Committee invite all associated with dentistry to participate in the Australian Dental Congress and Exhibition in Perth.
Mark the dates in your diaries 12-15 March 2009

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Dental Health Week is a community awareness program coordinated and funded by the ADA. In 2008 the ADA is leading a campaign to target 30-50 year olds and has developed a range of Fact Sheets on oral health care. August 4 - 10 is Dental Health Week

Click here for previous Dental Health Week material.

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Mouthguard Awareness

The ADA is once again conducting a Mouthguard Awareness campaign in 2008. 
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On the 23rd July 2007 the ADA wrote to the major political parties seeking their policies on dental health issues. Click here to review the ADA Inc Report Card on Dental Health Policies Election 07 (PDF 122 KB) 


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As part of a community campaign to promote good oral health care for babies and toddlers the ADA has developed oral hygiene tips for parents and carers of young children. 
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Click here for information on the ADA Awards for Excellence in Dental Journalism


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