While many oral health issues are common to both genders, there are some that are more prevalent in older women. The Australian Dental Association reports that approximately 60 per cent of menopausal and postmenopausal women will experience some form of oral ...

The nation's peak dentistry body has called for an overhaul of aged care quality standards to address the 'dire' oral health of older Australians. According to the the Australian Dental Association (ADA), one in three older adults have untreated tooth ...

The Victorian Labor government will fund free dental care for primary and secondary students at government schools if it wins the next election – a move welcomed by health groups. Premier Daniel Andrews said his party would roll out 250 ...

In Australia, our population is ageing. In order to support our overall health, this means we need our teeth and mouth to remain healthy for much longer. There are many oral health issues that can particularly impact the aged and ...