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Advocates for Oral Health: Editorial Community
Preventive oral health practice is at the core of an Advocate’s professional beliefs. The community’s aim is to support and encourage young oral health professionals by sharing insight-led articles across social network channels including Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram.
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A career beyond the dental chair? What are some of the options for oral health professionals?
Feeling stuck in your career as a dental practitioner? Read on to find out some extended career pathways for all dental professionals beyond the provision of clinical care.Read more » -
How to succeed in an ever-changing environment of increased uncertainty: the importance of mentoring.
This article aims to provide insight on the importance of mentoring, proactively searching for mentors that suit specific needs and taking responsibility for learning.Read more » -
Decision making in dentistry, it’s not always easy
This article touches on the (very large) topic of decision-making in dentistry when it comes to recommending treatments and recognizing your limits as a clinician to prevent adverse situations as well as considering clinical guidelines and the ethical delivery of health care.Read more » -
Going green: How can we make our practice more sustainable?
Dental care, both at home and in the clinic can be seen to produce significant levels of single use waste. Read on to learn about a range of strategies dental professionals can implement to decrease the level of landfill associated with oral health care.Read more » -
Elevate the new patient dental experience from the start
This article describes three key strategies to improve positive experiences of new patients visiting the dental office.Read more » -
Becoming a better you - Taking the next step in your dental professional development and reaching your goals
Becoming a better you - Taking the next step in your dental professional development and reaching your goalsRead more » -
Mental health for dental professionals
Prioritising your mental health when working in the dental profession.Read more » -
Sustainable dentistry: dentistry with a conscience
There are many definitions for sustainability, however, the basic concept is to meet the needs of the present, without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their needsRead more » -
Fads, Fiction and Facts: Navigating the world of fads and how to discuss this with our patients
Learn about some of the more common and current oral health fads and trends, as Dr Sam Koh discusses how he approaches communicating these with his patients and the potential impact on their oral health.Read more » -
Coronavirus: shaping the practice of dentistry and oral care
Following the implementation of restrictions on the provision of dental treatment by Australian and global regulatory bodies in the face of COVID-19, Emma Turner reflects on the present and future implications of the pandemic on clinical practice, oral care and dental education.Read more » -
Communication: The Transition From Student to Dentist
Communication in dentistry has always been a challenge, even for the most experienced of dentists. For those who have just entered the world of dentistry as new graduates, the idea of effective communication can be overwhelming. Fear not, here are 10 tips from those who have survived this transition period from student to dentist.Read more » -
Reading Between the Lines to Help our Patients Make Informed Decisions
Today, more than ever our patients are armed with significant access to health information from a range of sources. So how do we as health professionals, help our patients navigate the health information and health claim space and separate fact from fiction?Read more » -
Dentists in Prime Position to Provide Nutrient-rich Education
As dental professionals, we are in a prime position to discuss nutrition with our patients and of course, the main topic that comes to mind is sugar!Read more » -
Working in a Country Area: Why Should You Take the Plunge?
Working in a rural environment is a thought often considered amongst new graduates. Many may recall a rural placement as part of their studies and reminisce about the good (or sometimes not so good) experience that they had. Rural dentistry introduces its own unique challenges; however, it also has many advantages.Read more » -
Effective Communication: Understanding the patient and being adaptive
Patient communication is constantly underrated and undervalued. However, the world we live in is constantly-changing, with the advent of new information sources such as alternative websites and social media. We need to therefore be at the forefront of information and stay on top of everything, steering our patients on the right path towards better dental health.Read more » -
Enhancing Personalised Oral Hygiene to the Next Level
Oral health literacy and motivation to attend regular dental care is highly variable among people. As dental professionals, there are several steps covered in this article that can increase the chances of getting compliance from your patients.Read more » -
Oral Health Outreach: Nurturing Future Generations Towards Sustainable Health Practices
Instilling optimal oral hygiene and lifestyle habits in schoolchildren is the goal of Emma Turner and her Australian Dental Students’ Association colleagues. Here she explains how they’re doing it and the response their programme is getting.Read more » -
Considering Health Literacy For Improving Patient Retention
As a newly practicing dentist, patient retention may present as a challenging factor to face. Even with great clinical skills, retaining patients can be an issue. Dr Mikaela Chinotti suggests understanding patients’ health literacy can help dental professionals retain them.Read more » -
More Than Just the Mouth: Refining Relationships With Other Professionals and Health Providers
By working closely with other professionals and health providers, dental professionals can help to ensure they can deliver not only optimal oral health care to their patients, but a holistic approach to a patient’s overall care.Read more »
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