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General Health-Related

General Health-Related

Kaleidoscope of Tooth Colours

From the youthful purity of white to the subtle variations brought by time and lifestyle, understanding tooth colour is like decoding a message about your dental health.

Shock-proofing your house protects you and your family.
Danger

Danger

Stay Safe: Avoid Electric Shocks at Home

Electric shocks can be dangerous and even deadly. Knowing how to identify electrical hazards, understanding home electrical safety tips, preparing for electrical emergencies, and taking a first aid course to help deal with electric shock injuries can help you shock-proof your home.

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Injury

Injury

Common Mouth Injuries & Treatment

This article covers the 7 most common mouth injuries and hoe to treat all of them, as well as prevention for certain ones.

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Injury

Injury

Treating Minor Sports Injuries

Sports injuries are a common occurrence in Australia, and learning how to treat them is essential for maintaining good health and safety while involved in sport. This article will provide an overview of recognizing common sports injuries, first aid responses, and strategies for maintaining good health in sport.

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Charts

First Aid Chart for Knocked Out Tooth

A knocked-out tooth, also known as <dfn>dental avulsion</dfn>, is a dental emergency that demands immediate attention. This downloadable chart details the initial first aid you should complete while seeking a dentist.

Dental trauma can happen at any age.
Injury

Injury

Guide to Tooth Trauma and Care

Accidents happen, and one of the common dental emergencies people may face is knocking a tooth loose . If you find yourself in this distressing situation, taking the right actions promptly can significantly impact the tooth's chances of survival and your overall oral health.

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Charts

First Aid Chart for Tooth Knocked Loose

Accidents happen, and one of the common dental emergencies people may face is knocking a tooth loose. This downloadable chart details the initial first aid you should complete while seeking a dentist.

Sneezing expels foreign particles from your nasal passages.
General Health-Related

General Health-Related

Sneezing - How to Reduce the Impact

Sneezing is a natural occurrence, albeit it a slightly annoying one. Designed to expel foreign particles, it is part of your body’s protective mechanisms. So how does sneezing actually work? When should you be concerned about sneezing? And how can you stop them?

There are many remedies for hiccups, but they don't all work for everyone every time.
General Health-Related

General Health-Related

How to Stop Hiccups

There’s no denying it – hiccups are both annoying and amusing. For some people, they are a persistent and painful experience. For others it is an occasional irritation. For everyone, we want to know – what can you do to stop them?

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Charts

First Aid for Nose Bleeds Chart

Nose bleeds are common, and treating them shouldn't be a concern. This handy chart gives you the steps to follow.

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How-To

How-To

First Aid for Nose Bleeds

This article covers treatment/first aid for nose bleeds, and also covers all of the common misconceptions and myths about treating a bleeding nose.

Electrical hazards can lurk unnoticed.
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Danger

Electrical Hazards

Electricity is a vital energy source used in various industrial and domestic settings. Understanding and awareness of the potential dangers of electricity in the workplace is crucial. Electrical hazards pose a significant risk to workers' safety, including the risk of electric shock, electrical burns, and arc flash.