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...
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...
A simple and practical guide by 1300SMILES dentists At 1300SMILES dentists we always want to make sure that whatever happens to your oral health we have it covered. So, what...
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...
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...
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...
We have some very exciting news to share with you! YWAM Medical Ships has just acquired another ship for Papua New Guinea, the MV l’Astrolabe. The 65 metre vessel has...
We have opened doors and seen our first patient in our new practice (we presented Sandra with flowers as our first patient), still lots of things going on in the...
By Dr Mohammed Yusuf B.O.H, Dip of Dentistry Dry mouth, also known as xerostomia, is the subjective feeling of dryness in the mouth. It affects approximately 10% of the general...
By Dr Bindu Kayala B.D.S. Halitosis, oral malodour or bad breath is a common complaint in adults, although few mention it. Halitosis is most commonly caused by: Poor oral hygiene,...
By Dr Alastair McGregor B.D.S. Short term orthodontics with Quick Straight Teeth is a new concept that I use now to address the adults of the community who have some...
By Dr Dinesh Gunasinghe B.D.S. A cosmetic smile makeover is the art of designing a new enhanced and aesthetically improved smile. Smile makeovers use a combination of porcelain veneers, composite...
