Lecturer in Dental Ethics, Law and Professionalism, University of Sydney
Alexander is an academic in dental ethics, law and professionalism. He is also a registered dentist. Alexander has a keen research interest in how the dental profession interacts with society and how the profession is regulated.
Do I really need this crown? Dentists admit feeling pressured to offer unnecessary treatments
Nov 02, 2020 07:01 am UTC| Health
If your dentist recommends a crown, your wisdom teeth extracted, or some other common treatment, you may wonder whether its really necessary. We dont know how common such over-servicing is. However, our research, which...
Can I still go to the dentist? How coronavirus is changing the way we look after our teeth
Apr 04, 2020 06:58 am UTC| Health
The coronavirus pandemic is changing the way we access health care, and dental care is no exception. Dentists are no longer allowed to provide a raft of care, such as regular check-ups and tooth whitening, to minimise...
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