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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...
Periodontal disease bacteria may kickstart Alzheimer’s
A recent study has come out from the University of Illinois, Chicago, suggesting that periodontal disease may be an initiator of Alzheimer’s disease. So let’s discuss what periodontal disease is, and what we can do to keep not only our oral health, but our general...
Is a Cavity-Free Future Possible?
What is World Cavity-Free Future Day? World Cavity-Free Future Day (WCFFDay), 14th October, began in 2016 as an initiative by the Alliance for a Cavity-Free Future (ACFF). Its mission is to address the need for greater global awareness of dental caries, the disease...
Are You Tired Or Sleepy?
First Published: September 2018 Updated: October 2026 We all feel tired sometimes. A long day, a heavy lunch, that 3pm slump — that's normal. Being sleepy is different, and it's worth paying attention to. Tired vs sleepy Tired means low on energy. You feel flat or...
Managing Bruxism & TMD Day-to-Day: My Own Experience
First published: Sept 2018 Updated: Sept 2026 I've dealt with bruxism and TMD since university — bad enough at times that headaches and jaw pain genuinely got in the way of studying. It's part of why I take it seriously with patients, and why I know first-hand that...
Why Early Oral Health Care is So Important for Kids
At Dentistry on George, we understand that taking care of your child’s teeth isn’t just about preventing cavities—it’s about creating a foundation for a lifetime of healthy smiles. Good oral hygiene in children can affect everything from speech development and eating...
Why Your Oral Health Matters More Than You Think
Why Your Oral Health Matters More Than You Think We use our mouths every day — to eat, speak, smile, and connect with others. Yet for many of us, it’s only when something goes wrong that we realise how important our oral health truly is. At Dentistry on George, our...