Jaw diseases
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Wisdom teeth - Better Health Channel
Wisdom teeth that may cause problems are best taken out sooner rather than later.
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Temporomandibular joint disorders - MyDr.com.au
Problems with the temporomandibular joint and the muscles that control jaw movement are known as TMJ disorders. They commonly cause a dull, aching pain in the jaw, as well as a clicking or locking jaw.
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Oral Appliances to Treat Snoring and Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Oral Appliances PDF What are oral appliances? Oral appliances are one of the options that you can use to treat mild or moderate obstructive sleep apnea, as well as snoring. They are also called Mandibular Advancement Splints (MAS) or Mandibular Advancement Devices (MAD) or Mandibular Repositioning Appliances (MRA). Th
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Orthodontic treatment - Better Health Channel
Orthodontics involves the use of a range of corrective devices, such as braces and plates, to encourage the teeth to align properly.
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Tooth decay and gum disease
Tooth decay and gum disease are the 2 main types of dental disease, but good oral hygiene can prevent them both.
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Gum diseases - Australian Dental Association
Periodontal diseases are a wide range of diseases that affect the gums. The most common types of periodontal disease are gingivitis and periodontitis
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Hand Foot and Mouth Disease
hand, foot, mouth, disease
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Hand, foot and mouth disease fact sheet - Fact sheets
Hand, foot and mouth disease is a common viral infection which is easily passed from person to person.
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ACD A-Z of Skin - Enteroviral Vesicular Stomatitis
A-Z OF SKIN Enteroviral Vesicular Stomatitis BACK TO A-Z SEARCH What is it? Also known as … Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease
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Tongue-tie
Tongue-tie is a congenital condition in which a baby's frenulum is very short or tight. Tongue-tie can impact breastfeeding but help is available.
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Gum Disease (Gingivitis and Periodontitis) | Ausmed
Gum disease occurs when the gum (gingiva) - the mucosal tissue surrounding and protecting the teeth - becomes infected and inflamed. Gum disease is usually caused by plaque, a sticky coating of bacteria that accumulates on the teeth along the gum line and causes irritation.
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Know the Risks of Ross River Virus Infection | Ausmed
Ross River virus (RRV) infection, also known as Ross River fever or epidemic polyarthritis, is endemic in Australia, Papua New Guinea, parts of Indonesia and several islands in the South Pacific. It is the most common arbovirus in Australia. More than 40 species of mosquito can carry RRV.
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Understanding the Dying Process in Palliative Care | Ausmed
Death is a normal part of the life cycle. As a health worker or professional, it should be viewed as an honour and privilege to be part of the care provided to a person who is dying, and their loved ones. When caring for someone at the end of their life, it is important to know what to expect.
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Saliva: Salivary Microbiota, Kissing and Dry Mouth | Ausmed
Whilst it may not be the most pleasant or attractive health topic, it is clear that to provide evidence-based care, nurses and healthcare professionals need to know about the bodily fluids that they may come in contact with when providing face-to-face patient care.
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What treatments can be used to prevent and treat alveolar osteitis (dry socket)? | Cochrane
Authors' conclusions: Most tooth extractions are undertaken by dentists for a variety of reasons, however, all but three studies included in the present review included participants undergoing extraction of third molars, most of which were undertaken by oral surgeons
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Osteoporosis - Australasian Menopause Society
Osteoporosis is a condition characterised by weakened bones that fracture easily. After menopause many women are at risk of developing osteoporosis. Peak bone mass is usually reached during a woman’s 20s to 30s when the skeleton has stopped growing and bones are at their strongest. The female sex hormone oestrogen plays an important role in maintaining bone strength. After menopause oestrogen levels drop and this may result in increased bone loss. The average woman loses up to 10 per cent of
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An Overview of Osteoporosis | Ausmed
The aptly-named osteoporosis (‘bones with holes’), is a condition causing bones to become more porous due to loss of density. This decreased density means the bones are weaker, thinner and more fragile, which makes them more susceptible to breakage.
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Guidelines for the Diagnosis and Treatment of Postmenopausal Osteoporosis - 2016 - Australasian Menopause Society
Osteoporosis is preventable and treatable, but only a small proportion of people at risk for fractures are evaluated and treated
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Risk of Osteoporosis - Australasian Menopause Society
Risk of Osteoporosis
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Information for clinicians - Hip Fracture Clinical Care Standard | Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care
Guidance to clinicians about what the Hip Fracture Clinical Care Standard means for clinicians assessing and managing patients with a hip fracture
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