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what you should know about teeth whitening

  • Written by: Alexander Holden, Lecturer in Dental Ethics, Law and Professionalism, University of Sydney
what you should know about teeth whiteningAt-home whitening kits can damage tooth enamel. from www.shutterstock.com

The effect of teeth whitening was discovered quite by accident. In the past, dentists tried to treat gum disease with mouth rinses containing hydrogen peroxide. They noticed teeth became whiter over time following use of these mouthwashes.

In modern-day Australia, teeth...

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How Australia measures up against UN targets

  • Written by: Rod Glover, Professor of Practice, Monash University

Australia has enjoyed 27 years of continuous economic growth, arguably more than any other developed country. Almost alone among developed economies, we managed to avoid a recession during the global financial crisis. Employment is at an all-time high, due mainly to a surge in the labour force participation of women, from 40% to 56% of all women...

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Retiring at 70 was an idea well ahead of its time

  • Written by: Rafal Chomik, Senior Research Fellow, ARC Centre of Excellence in Population Ageing Research (CEPAR), UNSW

Prime Minister Scott Morrison has abandoned the Coalition’s long-held commitment to lift the pension age from 67 to 70.

The current age is 65½. Under legislation introduced by Labor in 2010 in return for a pension increase, the age of eligibility is set to climb to 67 by 2023. The incoming Abbott government went further in its first...

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Australia is not on track to reach 2030 Paris target (but the potential is there)

  • Written by: Anna Skarbek, CEO at ClimateWorks Australia, Monash University
Australia is not on track to reach 2030 Paris target (but the potential is there)Australia's energy emissions fell slightly due to renewable energy, but it's not enough.Jonathan Potts/Flickr, CC BY-NC-SA

While Australia is coming to terms with yet another new prime minister, one thing that hasn’t changed is the emissions data: Australia’s greenhouse gas emissions are not projected to fall any further without new...

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  1. oral traditions show that early Māori recognised extinction
  2. Why it's time to end the policy limbo threatening Australian children's TV
  3. Climate change will reshape the world’s agricultural trade
  4. To fix higher education funding, we also need to fix vocational education
  5. Nike's courageous new ad campaign mixing racial politics with sport will be vindicated
  6. Chelsea Manning and the rise of 'big data' whistleblowing in the digital age
  7. Author Anita Heiss on Growing Up Aboriginal in Australia
  8. how leadership ideologies drive anxiety in academia
  9. Young people want sex education and religion shouldn't get in the way
  10. science will lie at the heart of our decisions
  11. First Nations dancers are stepping into the void left by Australia's politicians
  12. Dementia patients' thinking ability may get worse in winter and early spring
  13. The synthetic biology revolution is now – here's what that means
  14. Morrison does about-face on age pension eligibility rising to 70
  15. Why Australia should invest in paying early childhood educators a liveable wage
  16. The new and more efficient payments system means new and more efficient payments fraud. Here's how to prepare
  17. do we have to poo every day?
  18. making progress, could do better on inequality and climate
  19. How unearthing Queensland's 'native police' camps gives us a window onto colonial violence
  20. Our urban environment doesn't only reflect poverty, it amplifies it
  21. Gender inequalities in science won't self-correct: it's time for action
  22. Judith Troeth on the Liberal party's woman problem and asylum seekers
  23. A nostalgic journey through the evolution of web design
  24. Reducing food waste can protect our health, as well as our planet's
  25. Explainer: can you copyright furniture?
  26. How will Indigenous people be compensated for lost native title rights? The High Court will soon decide
  27. with more families in apartments, such attitudes are changing
  28. How to co-parent after divorce
  29. The atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki
  30. Can we learn from the past in tackling witchcraft-related violence today?
  31. Introducing land rent, the ACT's excellent idea for making houses cheaper
  32. Facebook's new video 'Watch' option enters an already crowded market
  33. Minister for Women Kelly O'Dwyer says Liberals were "subject to threats" in leadership battle
  34. To whack the CFMMEU, Morrison needs first to get the right stick
  35. What is fake honey and why didn’t the official tests pick it up?
  36. When I met James Mirrlees, perhaps the word's greatest tax theorist
  37. Should writers only write what they know? What I learned from my research
  38. how has it come to this in Western democracies?
  39. Political leadership cannot be disentangled from collective psychology
  40. law professor Cass Sunstein, on why behavioural science is always nudging us
  41. what are nightshade vegetables and are they bad for you?
  42. Labor to propose new measures to put downward pressure on gas prices
  43. Dismissed under Mussolini, later Nobel prize winner – the importance of scientist Rita Levi-Montalcini
  44. Why splitting the energy and climate portfolios makes sense
  45. Five of the scariest antibiotic-resistant bacteria in the past five years
  46. A new project shows combining childcare and aged care has social and economic benefits
  47. The great movie scenes: Sofia Coppola's Marie Antoinette
  48. World politics explainer: The Great War (WWI)
  49. Full response from Mathias Cormann for a FactCheck on corporate tax cuts and the US economy
  50. have the Trump tax cuts led to lower unemployment and higher wages?

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How to Rent a Car for Uber in Melbourne: What Every New Driver Needs to Know

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When Should You Speak to a Lawyer About a Legal Issue?

Legal issues can begin with a simple question, then become harder to manage once formal steps are involved. Many people wait until a matter feels urgent before seeking guidance, even though earlier ...

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The strategic rise of Bali as Australia’s next essential healthcare support hub

As Australian healthcare providers grapple with unprecedented operational bottlenecks, a new nearshore model is quietly transforming patient care delivery. Forward-thinking organisations,  including...

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Cost Savings and Benefits of Using Used Pallets in Logistics

In today’s competitive logistics and supply chain industry, businesses are constantly looking for ways to reduce operational costs without compromising efficiency and reliability. One of the most prac...

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How Fulfilment Services in Australia Help Businesses Scale Efficiently

The growth of e-commerce and modern retail has transformed customer expectations. Consumers now expect fast shipping, accurate order processing, and seamless delivery experiences regardless of where...

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Practical Ways Australian Workplaces Can Reduce Operating Costs

Reducing business costs doesn’t always mean cutting staff, shrinking services or making the workplace feel bare-bones. In many cases, the smarter savings are hiding in everyday operations: the light...

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Executive Recruitment Solutions That Help Organisations Secure Exceptional Leaders

Leadership has a direct impact on organisational performance, employee engagement, strategic growth, and long-term success. Businesses operating in increasingly competitive environments require experi...

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Running an online store today requires more than simply listing products and waiting for customers to arrive. Businesses need a website that is fast, reliable, easy to navigate, and designed to suppor...

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DIY Rodent Control Vs Professional Help: When Is It Time To Call The Experts?

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