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Helpful Tips for Stressed Parents from the Dentist, MLC Centre Dental Surgery, Sydney, Dentist, CBD

Helpful Tips for Stressed Parents from the Dentist Our children are our greatest asset, there is nothing more satisfying and joyful than seeing a happy healthy smiling child. Parents go to great lengths to keep their children happy and healthy. … Continue reading

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Tips for parents for their children’s teeth and tooth brushing habits

Tips for Parents There is little more pleasing to see than the smiling face of a child. Parents go to great lengths to keep their children happy and healthy. And a healthy smile is an important part of overall health. … Continue reading

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Dr Adam Alford of the MLC Centre Dental Surgery, Sydney CBD, Talks about Dry Mouth (Xerostomia), and Hyposalivation

I was reading an interesting article this week about handling hyposalivation and xerostomia. This is a major part of my practice as I see alot of patients who are medically compromised, suffering autoimmune disease and going through treatments such as … Continue reading

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No cost dental for kids!

My philosophy is “Earlier is better” A lot of people ask me and my staff when they should start bringing their children to the dentist. My little guys have been coming to see me since they were 12 months old. … Continue reading

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Dr Adam Alford in the Media about the Chronic Disease Dental Scheme closure

Dr Adam Alford was recently contacted by Sydney’s 2GB for his opinion on the closure of the Chronic Disease Dental Scheme. Listen here: Audio 1 Audio 2 If you are interested in trying to stop this scheme from ending, please … Continue reading

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How you can help to reinstate the Medicare Chronic Disease Dental Scheme.

Dear Patients, An online petition, which has already been signed by thousands of patients and dental providers across Australia has been created by the Chairman of the Association for the Promotion of Oral Health at Sydney University (Dr Hans Zoellner) … Continue reading

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The closure of the Chronic Disease Dental Scheme (CDDS)

The Government has announced the closure of the Medicare Chronic Disease Dental Scheme from the 1 December 2012. They have said no Medicare benefits will be payable for any dental services provided under Medicare from this date. They have said … Continue reading

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Changes to how we bulk bill treatment under the Chronic Disease Dental Scheme.

Thank you for reading our blog with regards to the Chronic Disease Dental Scheme for Dental Services. The scheme remains open and we are still a bulk billing practice. This is for all services except where specifically discussed prior to … Continue reading

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Chronic Disease Dental Scheme Senate Submission

It is no surprise international media such as the French Tribune and America’s DentistryIQ is also interested in the disgraced nature of how our Government has treated Dentists with regards to the Medicare Chronic Disease Dental Scheme in Australia. I … Continue reading

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Win a $1000 grant for your child’s school or club!

Is your child one of the 64% of children who DON’T wear mouthguards when they play sports? It is mouthguard awareness month, visit The ADA Website for details on how to enter the “mouthguard photo comp” for your chance to … Continue reading

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