Why when you have diabetes you need to see your dentist regularly? At 1300SMILES dentists we care about your oral health and as a diabetic we know that there may be...
If your child plays or participates in any of the following school sports in Queensland then it is a mandatory requirement to wear a mouthguard and a ‘strong recommendation’ to...
Take your sporting performance to the next level - Every year there are thousands of dental injuries as a result of playing sports without a custom-made mouthguard. Quite often these...
Children’s oral health is so important, and it is down to parents, grandparents and family members to ensure that we give them the best start on a lifetime of quality...
Background In 2009 YWAM Medical Ships Australia & Papua New Guinea (YWAM MSA) first started to engage in Papua New Guinea (PNG), though YWAM first began to have a presence...
Dental decay is the second most costly diet-related disease in Australia, with an economic impact comparable with heart disease and diabetes. Approximately $6.1 billion was spent on dental services in...
Children suffering serious tooth decay – recent Queensland health report It doesn’t have to be like this – Queensland Health has just released a report with a very worrying rising...
Nervous for the dentist – How 1300SMILES can help even the most nervous person and make them smile. Are you putting off going to the dentist because you have a...
Smile with confidence to match a perfect day Your smile is one of your most instantly noticeable features, which is why so many people choose to enhance their smile with...
How you can save on your dental At 1300SMILES dentists we appreciate and understand that everyone would love to save money on their dental. Well, we’ve got a few ways...
What to do in a dental emergency – A simple and practical guide by 1300SMILES dentists At 1300SMILES dentists we always want to make sure that whatever happens to your...
The scheme As a parent, making sure your child is as healthy as possible is understandably one of your highest priorities. The Child Dental Benefits Schedule (CDBS) has been introduced...
Seniors Oral Health Seniors oral Health: Did you know that the health of your mouth has a significant impact on the health of your body? This makes good daily oral...
You are what you eat! Your diet & nutrition can have a major effect on the health of your teeth and gums, particularly whether you develop tooth decay, a diet...
Toddlers first set of teeth Toddlers first set of teeth and the importance of their oral health. If you’re the parent of a toddler, you’ll be well aware that you’re...
So you’re expecting a baby? Congratulations! Pregnancy & oral health, in the midst of all the things you need to think about, worrying about seeing your dentist may not be...
Back to basics with Flossing Why is flossing important? Here’s something you may not know - nearly half the surface area of your teeth lies between them. And no, we’re not...
Brushing If you’re like most people, you probably don’t give much thought about your oral health and how you brush your teeth, beyond squirting on some toothpaste and scrubbing back...
Lifestyle risks and your oral health If you’re like most people, the odds are good that your idea of a healthy lifestyle begins and ends with making sure you eat...
Major dental supplier, Henry Schein Halas, was awarded with the Australian Dental Industry Association Partnership Award last month, in recognition of their support of YWAM Medical Ships work in rural...
Did you know, the National Child Oral Health Study shows dental decay is the most prevalent oral disease in Australian children? Australian dentists are having to extract multiple teeth from...
The Cowboys Leagues Club has marked donations of more than $8 million to charities and comunity groups in North Queensland since opening in 2001. Chairman of the Cowboys Leagues Club...
A delegation from the National University Hospital of Singapore (NUHS) visited the YWAM Medical Ship in Papua New Guinea. The purpose of the visit was to explore the possibility of...
STAR half Michael Morgan is set to become the first home-grown “Cowboy for life” after agreeing to a five-year contract extension with the club. The North Queensland Toyota Cowboys today...
