01.Introduction
To investigate the dental industry, CHOICE sent a shadow shopper, X-rays in hand, to 14 dentists across Sydney for a check-up only, no clean. We suspected we might uncover widespread evidence of overservicing.
The main issue that emerged, however, was a disturbing lack of consistency in the verdicts on our shopper's teeth. It highlights just how difficult it is for the typical consumer to know which treatments are imperative, which are optional and which are wait-and-see. And the importance of getting more than one opinion if major dental work is recommended.
Please note: this information was current as of November 2009 but is still a useful guide today.
21 Jun 2010
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CHOICE tested 85 foods and drinks readily available in supermarkets and found that many promoted as healthy snacks are some of the worst offenders.
15 Jan 2010
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It’s been some time since CHOICE trialled electric toothbrushes, so we decided to find out what’s changed on the market. We conducted a user trial of nine new models with a broad range of prices and features.
12 Jun 2007
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Many people are avoiding preventative care and early treatment because they can’t afford dental care, resulting in more serious oral and general health problems — with more extreme treatment and higher costs later on.
1 Aug 2009
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Many of the so-called “natural” brands aren’t so different from conventional toothpaste, yet they’re often far more expensive.