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The University of Melbourne Dental School and the eviDent Foundation are offering the opportunity for a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) position within our team, as part of our practice-based research project.Read more...
A HUGE thank you to our Mouthguard March partners, who helped raise valuable funds for our research projects by providing custom-fitted mouthguards to protect against serious injuries, such as a broken jaw, cut lips and tongues, and cracked, fractured or knocked-out teeth:Read more...
Harmony MD have created a timeless children's picture book with the aim to help children who are afraid of the dentist. They are generously donating 5% of proceeds to eviDent Foundation, to help fund vital dental research.Read more...
The Melbourne Dental School, in collaboration with the Department of General Practice at The University of Melbourne and eviDent Foundation, is conducting an important study (iDENTify) that aims to investigate whether screening for type 2 diabetes in a private oral healthcare setting using the diabetes risk questionnaire (AUSDRISK) will help improve identification of asymptomatic individuals with undiagnosed diabetes or a risk of developing type 2 diabetes.Read more...
eviDent Foundation would like to warmly welcome Professor Stuart Dashper to our Board.Read more...
Dr Jeremy Sternson is stepping down as eviDent Chair and will take up the position as Treasurer. Dr Stephen Cottrell will take over as Chair, and is stepping down as Vice Chair and Treasurer. Dr Anne Harrison has been appointed Vice Chair.Read more...
Eric Reynolds and Glenn Walker from the Melbourne Dental School have recently published an article which demonstrates the link between oral bacteria and Alzheimer's disease.Read more...
Elsevier has granted a 50-day free and unlimited access to our most recent article and questionnaires on body dysmorphia in dentistry and prosthodontics.Read more...
The prevalence of Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD) and dysmorphic concern in dentistry and prosthodontics have not been properly assessed, yet the mouth and the teeth are amongst the top preoccupation for these individuals.Read more...
Halitosis is common and can have significant impact on quality of life. Current literature recommends multidisciplinary approaches. This paper explored the practice, knowledge and views of Australian general dental practitioners (GDPs), general medical practitioners (GMPs) and community pharmacists (CPs) on halitosis and interprofessional collaboration to manage halitosis.Read more...
Save the hassle of last minute shopping among the crowds and visit the eviDent Online Christmas Auction from 11am on 30 November until 8pm on 7 December. All items have been donated, and so 100% of proceeds raised will support our vital research into programs like early detection of oral cancer and improving access to care for children with heart conditions.Read more...
eviDent Foundation is a health-promotion charity supporting Australia’s only Dental Practice Based Research Network (DPBRN). eviDent research leads directly to improved treatment outcomes for patients and addresses the connection between oral and general health.Read more...
