The effects of diet on children’s jaw development
We want our children to be smarter, better-performing versions of ourselves, yes? The effects of a poor diet through childhood has been shown to not only negatively affect children’s jaw development, but ... Read more
There’s more than one way to manage the cost of your dental health.
Many of us have had extra time on our hands in the past six months, with plenty of opportunities of what we want to do when the COVID lockdown is over. If ... Read more
Child Dental Benefits Schedule, Children's Dentistry, Dental Insurance, Payment Plans
7 ways to look after your teeth when your budget is tight
(or Recession proofing your mouth) Unexpected dental costs can be scary to some, especially in times of uncertainty. Here are some things that you can do right now to help you save later. ... Read more
Unlicenced X-rays of children leads to conviction of AADC
The NSW Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) has found that a mobile dental service, Australian Aged Dental Care (AADC), failed to ensure that their staff were correctly licenced to take X-rays. Four mobile dental units ... Read more
Australia fails its oral health check-up.
To coincide with World Oral Health Day on the 20th March, the Australian Dental Association (ADA) and Australian Health Policy Collaboration (AHPC) at Victoria University released a world first – a national ... Read more
Kids Dental Care Even Easier To Access
We’re happy to confirm that the Children’s Dental Benefit Scheme (CDBS) will continue in 2018, providing $1,052 worth of dental care in a two-year period for children. In addition, it is now easier for parents to schedule visits ... Read more
Keeping a check on oral health
After years of fluoridation being effective at managing decay, the change in our diets and lifestyles is causing this new increase. But how does it all start? Let’s look at the history ... Read more
Children's Dentistry, Cosmetic Dentistry, FirstBite Dental News, Oral Health, Teeth Whitening
Great news for CDBS
The Children’s Dental Benefits Schedule (CDBS) will be retained in 2017. It was proposed that the CDBS cease at the end of 2016. Many dental practices, including Firstbite, were against the cancellation ... Read more
Easy tips to start the year with a smile
Healthy, Happy Smile for the New Year If you’ve started the New Year with a resolve to look after your health, don’t forget that your teeth are a crucial part of your ... Read more
How can I prevent bad breath?
Most adults and many children suffer from bad breath at one time or another, and for some, bad breath never goes away. The medical term for this condition is halitosis. Worse yet, ... Read more