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Channel 7 News piece featuring ADA NSW Board member Dr Anthony Burges

Wednesday, 04 December 2019

The dangers of sugar-filled energy drinks have again been highlighted in this Channel 7 News piece, which featured ADA NSW Board member Dr Anthony Burges

ADA NSW President Dr Kathleen Matthews on the importance of good oral health

Tuesday, 03 December 2019

Much-needed hospital bed spaces are being taken up in Wagga by potentially preventable dental-related conditions, according to national figures.

ADA NSW Vice-President Dr Michael Jonas with ABC Radio’s Kristy Reading

Tuesday, 26 November 2019

ADA NSW Vice-President Dr Michael Jonas discusses possible solutions to the current NSW public dental waiting list figures and the importance of better oral health education with ABC Radio’s Kristy Reading.

ADA NSW President Dr Kathleen Matthews discusses current public dental waiting times in NSW

Monday, 25 November 2019

ADA NSW President Dr Kathleen Matthews has appeared on Radio 2SM Sydney to discuss public dental waiting times in NSW.

ADA NSW President, Dr Kathleen Matthews, highlights the need for greater funding for public dental services as state waiting list blow out to 90,000

Sunday, 24 November 2019

The waiting list for public dental treatment has grown to almost 90,000 adults, prompting dentists to plead for more funding.

Time for government action on Indigenous oral health

Friday, 22 November 2019

The Australian Medical Association’s report card on the state of Indigenous oral health, No More Decay, is a damning account detailing poor rates of oral disease, lack of access to treatment and lack of access to fluoridated water in Indigenous communities.

More vulnerable patients received vital dental treatment as part of Filling the Gap

Wednesday, 20 November 2019

More vulnerable patients received vital dental treatment as part of Filling the Gap’s latest successful Dental Rescue Day.

Dr Kathleen Matthews interviewed on ABC Newcastle Breakfast

Monday, 18 November 2019

Dr Kathleen Matthews appeared on ABC Newcastle Breakfast to discuss the current public waiting times for patients, as part of ADA NSW’s ongoing advocacy efforts in this area.

Dr Kathleen Matthews interviewed on ABC Central West Breakfast

Friday, 15 November 2019

ADA NSW President Dr Kathleen Matthews appeared on ABC Central West’s Breakfast show to discuss current waiting times in NSW’s public dental waiting system and ongoing access and affordability issues around treatment.

Improving the oral health of Indigenous children

Tuesday, 05 November 2019

The oral health of thousands of Indigenous children will be improved after volunteers packed 10,000 oral health kits for quick delivery across NSW.

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Channel 7 News piece featuring ADA NSW Board member Dr Anthony Burges

ADA NSW President Dr Kathleen Matthews on the importance of good oral health

ADA NSW Vice-President Dr Michael Jonas with ABC Radio’s Kristy Reading

ADA NSW President Dr Kathleen Matthews discusses current public dental waiting times in NSW

ADA NSW President, Dr Kathleen Matthews, highlights the need for greater funding for public dental services as state waiting list blow out to 90,000

Time for government action on Indigenous oral health

More vulnerable patients received vital dental treatment as part of Filling the Gap

Dr Kathleen Matthews interviewed on ABC Newcastle Breakfast

Dr Kathleen Matthews interviewed on ABC Central West Breakfast

Improving the oral health of Indigenous children