Katherine Unger Baillie has found that protein drugs, which derive from biological sources, represent some of the most important and effective biopharmaceuticals on the market. Some, like insulin, have been used for decades, while many more based on cloned genes are coming to market and are valued for their precise and powerful functions.
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Oral immunity is dependent on the immune system performing a remarkable balancing act by fighting off dangerous pathogens while tolerating the presence of the normal flora.
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Providing oral care to people with intellectual disability requires adaptation of the skills you use every day. In fact, most people with mild or moderate intellectual disability can be treated successfully in the general practice setting.
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Oral plaque (biofilm) contains a complex of multiple bacterial species that can lead to periodontitis or inflammation and, in its more advanced stages, deterioration of gums and tissues that surround the teeth (Periodontal Disease).
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Even after fluoridation, tooth decay is still Australia’s most prevalent health problem and the second most costly nutrition-related disease, with an economic impact comparable with that of heart disease and diabetes.
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Filling The Gap provides oral health care to regional indigenous communities by working closely with the community to provide interim Dentists until a permanent placement can be found.
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