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Members recently brought to our attention their preference to join at our participating dentists.

So, staff at our participating dentists can now field your questions and assist you with joining the NobleHealth community. You receive 3 bonus months of membership FREE for completing all application details correctly.

The following advantages were outlined:

• Patients can first decide whether they are comfortable to have their treatment done by our participating dentists.
• Patients will learn about the savings when they receive their treatment plans. They can then decide whether it is worthwhile to join.
• Patients can talk with the staff at the dentist about NobleHealth.
• Patients have more payment options when joining at the dentist – cash, cheque, money order, Visa, MasterCard, or Bankcard.

Thank you to the participating dentists and staff who have worked earnestly to achieve this initiative.

Thank you also to the members who brought this to our attention. We are glad we could implement this plan.

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Several months ago we introduced ‘Your Oral Health’. It contains papers on various oral health topics.

Below is an overview of a paper titled Wisdom Teeth: To Keep or Not to Keep?

This paper is basically broken into 4 parts.

• About wisdom teeth


• Reasons for removing wisdom teeth


• The pros and cons of wisdom teeth removal


• The operation, healing, and post operative care

This paper is complete with diagrams and pictures to assist your understanding.

You can read the entire paper by clicking on Wisdom Teeth: To Keep or Not to Keep?

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Below is a list that illustrates the number of people on waiting lists for public dental services.

• QLD - Has changed from 69,000 in 1997 to 167,367 in 2004/05 which equates to a 143% increase.
• TAS - Has changed from 13,400 in 1997 to 11,429 in 2004/05 which equates to a 14.7% decrease.
• SA - Has changed from 78,000 in 1997 to 68,691 in 2004/05 which equates to a 11.9% decrease.
• VIC - Has changed from 143,000 in 1997 to 197,810 in 2004/05 which equates to a 38.3% increase.
• WA - Has changed from 11,000 in 1997 to 20,701 in 2004/05 which equates to a 88.2% increase.
• ACT - Has changed from 3,600 in 1997 to 2,190 in 2004/05 which equates to a 39.2% decrease.
• NSW - Has changed from 140,000 in 1997 to 181,453 in 2004/05 which equates to a 29.6% increase.

The source for these figures were the State and Territory Dental Services.

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Yet another scathing article concerning the Dental Health system has appeared in The Australian.

• The article looks at a 25-year-old woman who has been waiting three years for dentures after untreated gum disease cost her more than half her teeth.

“At one stage, I had a really bad toothache and I lost lots of weight and became anaemic because it was too painful to eat properly.”

• It reiterates points I outlined in an earlier entry titled Health System Crisis – Waiting List Skyrockets.
• Australian Dental Association chief executive Robert Boyd-Boland said,

  “Even people who could afford private cover were struggling to pay for dental care. Premiums are going up while the health funds are paying out less.”

• As an academic who teaches undergraduate dental students, Zoellner says,

  “All levels of government have underestimated the link between poor oral health and potentially fatal conditions such as heart disease”.

  Zoellner refers to research from Columbia University that I addressed in an earlier entry titled
  Gum Disease and Heart Disease Linked.

• Zoellner also says,

  “People die with dental infections and it’s not like it’s uncommon. It’s happening in most public hospitals in Australia.”

You can read the entire article by clicking on System in Decay.

To learn how to save hundreds and even thousands of dollars at the dentist, click on NobleDentist.

I fielded several enquiries recently from members seeking clarity on making appointments.

Below is a brief guideline to assist you.

1. Begin by visiting www.NobleHealth.com.au

2. Click on Find a Dentist to peruse our list of dentists and locations.

3. Click on View for the telephone number and address.

4. Call the dentist to make an appointment and let them know you are a member of NobleHealth.

5. On arrival at the dentist, show your membership card to reception.

Please visit our Frequently Asked Questions or Contact Us for any further assistance.

To learn how to save hundreds and even thousands of dollars at the dentist, click on NobleDentist.

A few years ago I had the pleasure of attending the Melbourne Cup.

My friends and I had a tremendous time – the day went off like a frog in a sock.

So, I wish you all a great day wherever you may be partaking in the festivities.

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