Matt Hopcraft

It’s been a blast, today wasn’t my day. Thanks to everyone for their support ❤️ #MasterChefAU

I know they could, they just choose not to

That’s was the plan / deep intense mushroom flavour, full of umami. Sadly they didn’t love it

Wondering whether I should just hide up the back of the kitchen tonight
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Late night snack? I’m usually in bed by 9pm.
Could be in a spot of bother …
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A cook along like you've never seen before 👀

#MasterChefAU: Back To Win | 7.30 Tonight on @Channel10AU and 10 Play

So proud of this Green Team, playing up two amazing dishes. Great leadership from Callum and everyone played their part

Nervous for what @GordonRamsay has in store for us tomorrow 😬
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The lean green cooking machine!
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If I keep forgetting over here, keep reminding me over there

I think we’re in good hands with Callum in charge #MasterChefAU

Absolutely 💯

Inequality Rising Growing inequality is starting to bite on household budgets, making it more difficult for many Australians to access necessary dental care.

Income inequality in Australia is increasing, putting further pressure on many Australians already struggling to access dental care.

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Wow! That’s clearly unacceptable

Are we doing enough to ensure that people living in regional Australia have equitable access to dental care?

Forty percent of the 566 Local Government Areas have no dentists, although only 3% of the population live in these regions. But in major cities there are 70 FTE dentists per 100,00 people, dropping to 46 in inner regional areas where 18% live, and even lower in outer regional and remote areas.

Why is it so hard to find a dentist in the bush? And how much is that a factor that contributes to the higher burden of disease we see in regional and rural communities?

Why is it so hard to find a dentist in the bush?
And how much is that a factor that contributes to the higher burden of disease we see in regional and rural communities?
Find out more on this latest episode of the Dental As Anything podcast.
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Using AI to detect health fraud? Will artificial intelligence algorithms help to inform clinical practice guidelines and fight against the possibility of fraud and over-servicing?

A recent article highlighted the use of software tools to detect fraudulent Medicare claims by a medical practitioner. Will AI algorithms help to inform clinical practice guidelines and fight against the possibility of fraud and over-servicing?

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Media focus on oral health A recent series of news articles has shone a light on oral health inequalities in Australia. It's time for the dental profession to step up their advocacy efforts.

A recent @GuardianAus series shone a light on oral health inequalities. It's time for the dental profession to step up advocacy efforts as the election campaign heats up. It's important we take this opportunity to put oral health on the ballot paper. 🗳️🦷
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regardless of their background, income or where they live, can access timely dental care when they need it. Momentum is building and there is a groundswell of public support for change. We must not waste it.’

Poor oral health is a strong indicator of disadvantage in Australia. So why aren’t we doing anything about it? We could fund a universal public dental care system if we really cared about improving oral health

My op-ed today as part of a special series on oral health.

‘Dental care in Australia is at a crossroad. There is an opportunity to take bold action to correct the mistakes of the past and create an equitable dental system that ensures all Australians …

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How Australia’s ‘unfair’ dental system – and the way $1.3bn is spent – is driving inequality and leaving millions of people behind Half of all government spending on dental care goes to private insurance rebates – meaning those without often skip treatment until things get worse

Patients bear the brunt of dentist fees. But of the $1.3bn the federal government spends on the nation’s teeth, more than half goes to subsidising the uptake of private health insurance.

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It's what we need to be pushing for here

That's a wrap ... From superannuation and water fluoridation to AI and tongue ties, Dental As Anything has had you covered for the big issues in dentistry for 2024.

Dental As Anything is taking a short break - thanks for reading and listening, and I'm looking forward to reconnecting in 2025.

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Australian children seeing gambling ads via Sportsbet filter on instant messaging app Snapchat Exclusive: Filters, including one that turns a person into a horse, include Sportsbet logos and direct 18+ users to open a gambling account

Sportsbet can’t even abide by the rules it sets itself.

Why is the PM so keen to allow this?

Labor & Coalition MIA when it comes to banning gambling advertising to protect young people.
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Would be interesting to see whether the mix here is more non-USA people fleeing the cesspit of US politics over on Twitter.

Healing Smiles Healing Smiles is a group of volunteer dentists who provide pro bono dental treatment to help restore the smiles of survivors of domestic violence.

In this episode of the Dental As Anything podcast I speak to Jacinta Vu about her work with Healing Smiles providing pro bono dental treatment to restore the smiles of survivors of domestic violence. Jacinta is the 2025 WA Local Hero - Aust of the Year 🇦🇺

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Are you an Australian dental practitioner?

Our research team is interested in hearing from you about access to dental care. We want to make sure that your opinions are considered too. The questionnaire will only take 10-15 minutes to complete.

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Done

Per capita dental expenditures

🚨 $710 Billion: Economic Burden of Oral Diseases 🚨

Oral diseases cost the world a shocking $710 billion annually. As highlighted by WHO and the World Economic Forum, this figure underscores the urgent need for decisive policy action.

See our article 👉 shorturl.at/t2KPF