Matt Hopcraft
@matthopcraft.bsky.social
A/Prof public health dentistry @unimelbMDS 🦷 |
@VicHealth Champion | @MasterChefAU 2015 Top 6 👨🍳 @ 2025 Back to Win| #dental 🇦🇺 #auspol
@VicHealth Champion | @MasterChefAU 2015 Top 6 👨🍳 @ 2025 Back to Win| #dental 🇦🇺 #auspol
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Matt Hopcraft
@matthopcraft.bsky.social
· Nov 18
I’ve created a Dental Starter pack to help build the community here - let me know if you want me to add your name
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It’s been a blast, today wasn’t my day. Thanks to everyone for their support ❤️ #MasterChefAU
May 18, 2025 at 10:22 AM
It’s been a blast, today wasn’t my day. Thanks to everyone for their support ❤️ #MasterChefAU
Wondering whether I should just hide up the back of the kitchen tonight
#MasterChefAU
#MasterChefAU
May 12, 2025 at 9:45 AM
Wondering whether I should just hide up the back of the kitchen tonight
#MasterChefAU
#MasterChefAU
April 30, 2025 at 6:54 AM
A cook along like you've never seen before 👀
#MasterChefAU: Back To Win | 7.30 Tonight on @Channel10AU and 10 Play
#MasterChefAU: Back To Win | 7.30 Tonight on @Channel10AU and 10 Play
April 29, 2025 at 2:32 AM
A cook along like you've never seen before 👀
#MasterChefAU: Back To Win | 7.30 Tonight on @Channel10AU and 10 Play
#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 😬
#MasterChefAU
Nervous for what @GordonRamsay has in store for us tomorrow 😬
#MasterChefAU
April 28, 2025 at 11:18 AM
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 😬
#MasterChefAU
Nervous for what @GordonRamsay has in store for us tomorrow 😬
#MasterChefAU
April 28, 2025 at 10:57 AM
I think we’re in good hands with Callum in charge #MasterChefAU
April 28, 2025 at 10:42 AM
I think we’re in good hands with Callum in charge #MasterChefAU
Income inequality in Australia is increasing, putting further pressure on many Australians already struggling to access dental care.
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Inequality Rising
Growing inequality is starting to bite on household budgets, making it more difficult for many Australians to access necessary dental care.
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March 13, 2025 at 9:24 PM
Income inequality in Australia is increasing, putting further pressure on many Australians already struggling to access dental care.
matthopcraft.substack.com/p/inequality...
matthopcraft.substack.com/p/inequality...
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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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.
matthopcraft.substack.com/p/why-is-it-...
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?
matthopcraft.substack.com
February 20, 2025 at 8:35 PM
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.
matthopcraft.substack.com/p/why-is-it-...
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.
matthopcraft.substack.com/p/why-is-it-...
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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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?
matthopcraft.substack.com
February 13, 2025 at 9:43 PM
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?
matthopcraft.substack.com/p/using-ai-t...
matthopcraft.substack.com/p/using-ai-t...
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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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.
matthopcraft.substack.com
January 30, 2025 at 9:29 PM
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. 🗳️🦷
matthopcraft.substack.com/p/media-focu...
matthopcraft.substack.com/p/media-focu...
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 …
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
‘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 …
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
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
www.theguardian.com
January 28, 2025 at 7:12 PM
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 …
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
‘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 …
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
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.
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
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
www.theguardian.com
January 28, 2025 at 8:12 AM
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.
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Dental As Anything is taking a short break - thanks for reading and listening, and I'm looking forward to reconnecting in 2025.
matthopcraft.substack.com/p/thats-a-wrap
matthopcraft.substack.com/p/thats-a-wrap
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.
matthopcraft.substack.com
December 12, 2024 at 8:51 PM
Dental As Anything is taking a short break - thanks for reading and listening, and I'm looking forward to reconnecting in 2025.
matthopcraft.substack.com/p/thats-a-wrap
matthopcraft.substack.com/p/thats-a-wrap
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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.
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Why is the PM so keen to allow this?
Labor & Coalition MIA when it comes to banning gambling advertising to protect young people.
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
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
www.theguardian.com
December 8, 2024 at 8:46 PM
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.
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Why is the PM so keen to allow this?
Labor & Coalition MIA when it comes to banning gambling advertising to protect young people.
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
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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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.
matthopcraft.substack.com
December 5, 2024 at 8:28 PM
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 🇦🇺
matthopcraft.substack.com/p/healing-sm...
matthopcraft.substack.com/p/healing-sm...
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.
q.surveys.unimelb.edu.au/jfe/form/SV_...
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.
q.surveys.unimelb.edu.au/jfe/form/SV_...
December 3, 2024 at 8:43 PM
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.
q.surveys.unimelb.edu.au/jfe/form/SV_...
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.
q.surveys.unimelb.edu.au/jfe/form/SV_...
Reposted by Matt Hopcraft
🚨 $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
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
December 3, 2024 at 1:14 AM
🚨 $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
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
Reposted by Matt Hopcraft
I’ve created a Dental Starter pack to help build the community here - let me know if you want me to add your name
go.bsky.app/2453vDE
go.bsky.app/2453vDE
November 18, 2024 at 6:13 PM
I’ve created a Dental Starter pack to help build the community here - let me know if you want me to add your name
go.bsky.app/2453vDE
go.bsky.app/2453vDE
Great piece by former AMA President Steve Robson today on RFK Jr and the implications for Australia, including my thoughts on water fluoridation and the erosion of trust in science.
www.theaustralian.com.au/health/if-th...
www.theaustralian.com.au/health/if-th...
www.theaustralian.com.au
November 29, 2024 at 7:35 PM
Great piece by former AMA President Steve Robson today on RFK Jr and the implications for Australia, including my thoughts on water fluoridation and the erosion of trust in science.
www.theaustralian.com.au/health/if-th...
www.theaustralian.com.au/health/if-th...
Reposted by Matt Hopcraft
🎉 My latest for the BDJ looks at how we balance patient autonomy with professional judgement when patients have ‘done their research’ and are rejecting conventional care.
‘Tightrope walking’ is online now: www.nature.com/articles/s41...
#dentistry #ethics
‘Tightrope walking’ is online now: www.nature.com/articles/s41...
#dentistry #ethics
Tightrope walking - British Dental Journal
British Dental Journal - Tightrope walking
www.nature.com
November 29, 2024 at 8:20 AM
🎉 My latest for the BDJ looks at how we balance patient autonomy with professional judgement when patients have ‘done their research’ and are rejecting conventional care.
‘Tightrope walking’ is online now: www.nature.com/articles/s41...
#dentistry #ethics
‘Tightrope walking’ is online now: www.nature.com/articles/s41...
#dentistry #ethics
Aspects of oral health in Australia are going backwards & a lack of national oral health leadership is hampering efforts to address inequities in access to dental care leading to poorer oral health outcomes. Until this changes, nothing will change.
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Is the lack of oral health leadership hampering efforts to improve oral health?
There are many aspects of oral health in Australia that are going backwards, and a lack of national leadership is responsible.
matthopcraft.substack.com
November 28, 2024 at 8:11 PM
Aspects of oral health in Australia are going backwards & a lack of national oral health leadership is hampering efforts to address inequities in access to dental care leading to poorer oral health outcomes. Until this changes, nothing will change.
matthopcraft.substack.com/p/is-the-lac...
matthopcraft.substack.com/p/is-the-lac...
There is a Global Oral Health meeting on right now, but apparently Australia has not sent anyone - because we don’t have a Chief Dental Officer.
No national leadership = no change = poorer outcomes
This needs to change.
No national leadership = no change = poorer outcomes
This needs to change.
November 27, 2024 at 7:31 AM
There is a Global Oral Health meeting on right now, but apparently Australia has not sent anyone - because we don’t have a Chief Dental Officer.
No national leadership = no change = poorer outcomes
This needs to change.
No national leadership = no change = poorer outcomes
This needs to change.
Australian dentists write around 70,000 prescriptions for antibiotics each month. But how many of those prescriptions are actually necessary, and are we contributing to antimicrobial resistance. I speak to dentist & pharmacist Dr Leanne Teoh.
#WAAW2024
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#WAAW2024
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Antimicrobial resistance - a global health problem
Is dental prescribing helping or harming patients? Antimicrobial resistance has been described as one of the greatest threats to human and animal health, as well as to food and agriculture.
matthopcraft.substack.com
November 21, 2024 at 9:00 PM
Australian dentists write around 70,000 prescriptions for antibiotics each month. But how many of those prescriptions are actually necessary, and are we contributing to antimicrobial resistance. I speak to dentist & pharmacist Dr Leanne Teoh.
#WAAW2024
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#WAAW2024
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