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Projected demand and supply for dental visits in Australia: analysis of the impact of changes in key inputs
In the early part of the current decade an emerging shortage of dental practitioners was widely recognised by the dental profession and key stakeholders.
Oral health of adults in the public dental sector
This study shows that public dental patients have significantly worse oral health than the Australian population.
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Water fluoridation and children's dental health: The Child Dental Health Survey, Australia 2002
This publication by the AIHW Dental Statistics and Research Unit presents the results of The Child Dental Health Survey, Australia 2002 and examines the differences in oral health of children residing in areas of different concentration of fluoride in the public water supply.
Geographic distribution of the Australian dental labour force 2003
Geographic distribution of the Australian dental labour force 2003 presents results from the 2003 national dental labour force data collection.
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Oral health of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children in Australia are disadvantaged in terms of oral health.
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Socioeconomic differences in children's dental health: The Child Dental Health Survey, Australia 2001
This publication by the AIHW Dental Statistics and Research Unit presents the results of The Child Dental Health Survey, Australia 2001 and examines the differences in oral health of children residing in differing areas of socioeconomic advantage.
Dental health differences between boys and girls: The Child Dental Health Survey, Australia 2000
This publication by the AIHW Dental Statistics and Research Unit presents the results of The Child Dental Health Survey 2000 and examines the differences in oral health between boys and girls.
Oral health trends among adult public dental patients
Oral health trends among adult public dental patients presents findings on edentulism (complete tooth loss), dental caries (decay) and periodontal (gum) disease among public dental patients between 1995-96 and 2001-02.
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The oral health of older adults with dementia
Dementia has become a key issue in aged care. It is estimated that 167,000 Australians had dementia in 2002, leading to dementia being a major cause of disease burden.
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Dental Labour Force, Australia 2000
Dental Labour Force, Australia 2000 presents results from the 2000 national dental labour force data collection. The collection includes all dentists, dental therapists, dental hygienists and dental prosthetists across Australia.
