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Originally Posted by jwkhan
Is there any website that you know which can give me any information on the post-graduate courses that I can do following completing my dentistry degree.
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For postgrad dental courses at University of Sydney check out Postgraduate Courses in Dentistry - Faculty of Dentistry - The University of Sydney
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Just a question about where dentistry is heading in the future...do you think that Australia's ageing population is going to increase the demand for dentists? What other factors would affect the place of dentistry in society..
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Apparently there is an overall shortage of dentists throughout Australia, particularly in regional areas. An ageing population can introduce some additional considerations into treatment planning (due to factors such as dry mouth, drug interactions), however, I am not sure that it would in itself increase demand for dentists.
There is a definite trend towards cosmetic dentistry (as there is towards cosmetic surgery) and to a certain extent that has changed the way some patients view the dentist; that is, they see the dentist as someone who assists them with their overall appearance rather than just concentrating on removing decay and placing fillings. This is also seen in the orthodontic world with many more adults seeking that 'perfect smile' by having braces placed. They will then often get their teeth whitened.
Hope this helps.
Last edited by Steve Parker : 28-09-2007 at 07:03 PM.
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