Concerns about the mental health of dental practitioners - with high levels of depression, anxiety, burnout and suicidal ideation.
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Hear all the latest about how we're supporting public sector dentists on this week's Dental Central podcast:
β’ Current EBA negotiations
β’ Why we're involved
β’ Why itβs an important issue for all dentists
β’ What you can do to help your colleagues
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Episode 27 of our Dental Central podcast is out now. Hear the latest news and updates about:
- COVID-19, staying safe at work and the impact on dental practices
- EBA negotiations for public sector dentists
- Our mental health and wellbeing initiatives
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Last day to register for the #ADAVBConvention 19-20 August! Enjoy our two-day scientific program, gain 12 CPD hours, catch up with colleagues and view all the latest materials and equipment at the trade exhibition. Bring your whole dental team. Register at adavb.org/convention
It's time to #StoptheRot. We've joined ADA's campaign calling on political parties in this federal election to prioritise dental care for older Australians. Visit adavb.org/stoptherot to email your local MP and candidates to tell them access to dental care is important to you.
Oral health is fundamental to overall health and wellbeing. We're calling on all political parties to prioritise oral health this federal election. abc.net.au/radionational/proβ¦
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Dentists have revealed more people are grinding their teeth than ever before - and it's because of the pandemic. To discuss, @mikeamor7 spoke with @ADAVB CEO @Matt_Hopcraft.
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Itβs been a tough two years for Australians who have had to endure months of lockdowns, anxiety around getting COVID and the second season of Tiger King that did not live up to the hype of the first.
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Dentists are calling for oral health to be prioritised in the federal election fight. #9News
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The ADAVB is disappointed that the Federal Budget has again failed to deliver any additional new measures to address dental health. adavb.org/news-media/latest-β¦
Every day between now and the election I will post a photo showing what we commonly see in aged care facilities, and why a Medicare Seniors Dental program is urgently required.
Residents deserve to have access to #dental care.
The mouth is part of the body.
#MyMouthMatters
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Every day between now and the election I will post a photo showing what we commonly see in aged care facilities, and why a Medicare Seniors Dental program is urgently required.
Residents deserve to have access to #dental care.
The mouth is part of the body.
#MyMouthMatters
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Another Federal Budget that is light on for oral health. Once again we see an extension to the National Partnership Agreement for adult dental services - another Band-Aid to a system that is broken.
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Such a shame. our public waiting lists her in Vic average 25 months and in some areas 4 years . oral health shunned again. What about the seniors that canβt afford or access to dental care. Weβve spent two years protecting the vulnerable from covid but not there for them now!
Guess who @FootyonNine happened to run into at Marvel Stadium today!? Great advice from TJ, "It's always important to look after your teeth." Find a dentist at findadentist.adavb.org/
The Sunday Footy Show ventures out to the Marvel Stadium walkway and things get loose as Chompers receives a warm welcome from a special guest π
Need to find a dentist? Head here: bit.ly/3ICtpJW
Today is World Cancer Day. With oral cancer on the rise in Victoria, itβs more important than ever for oral health professionals to prevent, detect and refer. Enhance your skills with online training and resources. Learn more at dhsv.org.au/oral-health-progβ¦
Dentists say teeth grinding has increased during pandemic abc.net.au/news/2021-11-22/dβ¦
In October, the Victorian Government announced more funding for the Get Active Kids Voucher Program, which offers reimbursement for kids' organised sports expenses up to $200, including mouthguards. #getactive #mouthguards adavb.org/news-media/latest-β¦
Our state of decay today on World Cavity Free Future Day - Data recently released by the AIHW 'Disease expenditure in Australia 2018-19' reported that the highest expenditure-specific condition was dental caries ($5.1 billion) bit.ly/3AyK11e
Waiting times for public dental care in Victoria have ballooned over the past 12 months to an average 22.7 months due to the impact of COVID-19 restrictions. The worst delays in care this decade. theage.com.au/national/victoβ¦
