Angela Tufvesson

Royal Flying Doctor Service dentists Dr Lyn Mayne and Dr Alexandra Jones are dedicated to bringing oral health care to some of Australia’s most remote communities. By Angela Tufvesson It’s 7.15am at Dubbo Regional Airport on a crisp, bright morning. Dr Alexandra Jones boards a small Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) plane stocked with dental […]

Want to save on private health insurance? Discover eight practical ways to reduce your costs and get more value from your cover, without losing benefits.

Knee pain that won’t go away? A physio can help with knee pain treatment, identify the cause and recommend exercises to support your recovery.

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AI is reshaping the profession and junior lawyers are on the frontlines of this change, forcing a rethink of how legal expertise is built in early career.

Commercial lawyers increasingly say they’re striving for careers with purpose, but what that looks like varies widely. Finding one’s purpose is an exercise in self-reflection.

Review your health cover at key life milestones to keep it relevant, and consider when to change health insurance so you get the care and services you need.

Learn how much knee replacement surgery costs in Australia, including out-of-pocket expenses, rehab costs and ways to save.

More practitioners switching practice areas or moving in-house as their priorities and perspectives evolve. What’s driving this shift – and what does it mean for lawyers navigating their careers and the profession as a whole?

With cost concerns shaping patient behaviour and potential government reforms looming, dental practices are under growing pressure to be upfront about their fees. Publishing a clear price range is emerging as an effective strategy. By Angela Tufvesson Before patients attend an appointment at Lightwood Dental in Ferntree Gully, in Melbourne’s south-east, they can easily find […]

Need to find a specialist? Learn how referrals, Medicare rebates and out-of-pocket costs work so you can choose the right specialist for your care.

Early career lawyers are rethinking traditional notions of success, prioritising autonomy, flexibility and wellbeing over climbing up the ladder.

Women outnumber men across the legal profession, yet there is a striking disconnect between who enters the profession and who leads it.

Reduce the cost of private health insurance with simple tips like reviewing what you do and don’t use, increasing your excess and paying your premium up front.

Do patients want more time in the chair? Determining the right appointment length is a careful balancing act that prioritises patient experience above all else. By Angela Tufvesson In an age of high patient expectations, how long dental practitioners spend with patients is becoming a defining measure of quality care. The recent ‘Patient Experiences’ report […]

Dr Rupert Trembath grew up in his dad’s Northern Territory vet practice. Now in charge, he plans to expand equine services while keeping the family’s mixed-practice approach at the heart of the clinic. By Angela Tufvesson In eight years of veterinary practice, Northern Territory local Dr Rupert Trembath has made a contribution to the profession […]

A new report reveals the factors determining the value of dental care for patients, stating the path forward lies not in lower fees, but in stronger relationships and more personalised attention. By Angela Tufvesson Amid continuing economic pressures and a strong desire for patient-centred care, Australians are redefining what they want from dental practitioners in […]

In Australia, the mouth has long been treated separately from the rest of the body, yet closer collaboration between dentists and GPs could improve patient outcomes. By Angela Tufvesson In their view, dental hygienist Brenda Fry and GP Dr Paresh Dawda share a somewhat uncommon working relationship. “Paresh and I work closely together to ensure […]