Fillings are one of the most common treatments in dentistry, but they’re also one of the most misunderstood. So, to help explain their real role, we’ve written the job description every filling would have if the mouth had an HR department!

The new National Oral Health Plan is our chance to stop patching up old policies and start building something better – a system that focuses on prevention and equity, and includes oral health as part of our broader health system.

If you’ve ever noticed your child’s wobbly baby tooth starting to look a bit red, don’t be alarmed! It can be a bit confronting to see colour changes in a tooth, especially when it looks like something’s bleeding inside. But it’s usually nothing to worry about.

We are proud to launch our first Strategic Plan, setting a clear direction for how we will drive change in preventive oral health over the next three years. The plan outlines our vision for a future, and a practical roadmap for how to get there.

Most of us see a black or brown mark on a tooth and instantly think: “Decay!”. And you may well be right. The thought of decay can be scary because once it gets going it inevitably progresses - right? Well, the science is a whole lot more subtle than that.