This audit assessed the extent to which people eligible for public dental services have access to oral health care that effectively meets their needs.

This report presents the findings of a cross sectional study of 10,825 children aged 5 to12 years in 2011 and 2012 who presented at Dental Treatment Centres located in non-fluoridated areas of the South West of Western Australia and the Perth metropolitan area where the drinking water has been fluoridated for over 40 years. The...

Oral health is necessary for good quality of life and encompasses more than just having healthy teeth. Without good oral health, everyday functions such as eating, speaking and socialising can be difficult. Sex and gender differences interact to influence oral health risk factors, indicators, conditions and ways of using health care. Oral health is also...

Summary In 2010, 55% of 6-year-olds had experienced decay in their baby (deciduous) teeth and 48% of 12-year-olds had experienced decay in their permanent teeth. These data do not include data for New South Wales or Victoria. In 2013, 16% of adults with natural teeth had experienced toothache in the previous 12 months and 27%...

Provides an outline of the current research around medical tourism, especially its impact on Australians.