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Healthy Dental Habits for Children
Getting into good health habits from a young age is important. But what about keeping their teeth healthy and why is this important? Let’s start the year off with healthy dental habits and go back to school smiling. Getting your child in good dental habits from a...
Teeth Whitening Mistakes to Avoid — And How to Get the Best Results
Originally published December 2019 — Updated June 2026 Teeth whitening is one of the most requested cosmetic dental treatments in Brisbane — and one of the most misused. Done correctly, it is safe, effective, and produces genuinely noticeable results. Done...
Be Aware of Mouth Cancer
Every November in the United Kingdom is Mouth Cancer Action Month. It is run by the Oral Health Foundation, a UK charity aiming to raise awareness of mouth cancer. They want to save lives by promoting prevention and early detection (1). So here at Dentistry On George...
Sports Nutrition and Your Teeth
By: Kathryn Al-Dhafeeri There was an article in the Guardian at the weekend with the headline ‘Athletes have poor teeth despite brushing twice a day’ (1) The article is about British Olympic and professional athletes. It states they are damaging their teeth by regular...
Diabetes and Oral Health
It’s National Diabetes Week (14th – 20th July 2019) and it’s time to raise the awareness of the complications of diabetes, especially when it comes to your mouth. Diabetes affects almost 1.5 million people in Australia, which is 7.6% of the population. In fact,...
How to save the planet while brushing your teeth
The 5th of June was World Environment Day and Plastic Free July is fast approaching. So let’s raise awareness of what small changes we can make to our daily routines that will make the world of difference. 5 Tips to Reduce Your Waste Turn the tap off when brushing The...
Healthy Mouths, Healthy Hearts
This week is The Australian Heart Foundation’s Heart Week. It provides an opportunity to talk about heart health and understand the risks associated with heart disease. Data by the Heart Foundation revealed more than two thirds of Australian adults (69.1%) have at...
Which Toothpaste Is Best? A Brisbane Dentist’s Guide
Which Toothpaste Is Best? A Brisbane Dentist’s Guide Choosing the right toothpaste can feel overwhelming with so many options on the supermarket shelves. The good news is that a few simple guidelines can help you find the right toothpaste for your needs — whether you...
Say Ahh… Act on Mouth Health
World Oral Health Day is celebrated every year on the 20th March, aiming to highlight the connection between oral health and general health. It is organised by The FDI World Dental Federation. Take care of your oral health to protect your mouth and body It’s never too...
Dental Extras Cover, Rebates & “Preferred Providers”: What You Need to Know
Dental Extras Cover, Rebates & “Preferred Providers”: What You Need to Know We’ve been hearing more frustration lately about health fund rebates not going as far as they used to. If you’ve ever walked out thinking “I pay plenty in premiums—why is my rebate so...