ABSTRACT THE EFFICIENT USE OF DEPLOYED PERSONNEL in the Area of Operations (AO) is essential. This often requires personnel to perform tasks beyond the scope of their normal duties. Medical personnel are not immune to this. This paper explores the expanded role for the operational Dental Officer. It does this by: determining the criteria under… Read more »
Welcome to the latest edition of JMVH in which we showcase the talents of our conference authors, publishing their abstracts from the 2013 AMMA /Repat Foundation Joint Conference. Thank you to all the speakers for their contribution to a very successful program. In particular our Keynote Speakers COL Timothy Hodgetts (UK), Dr Brendan Nelson, MAJGEN John… Read more »
Welcome to the latest edition of the Journal of Military and Veterans’ Health. This edition has a wide variety of topics from the prostate to suicide, and they not only relate to medical officers but nurse practitioners and those in preventive health. I would also like to take this opportunity to thanks members and the… Read more »
Welcome to the latest edition of JMVH , in October the association conducted its annual conference in Brisbane with over 340 delegates and 34 trade exhibitors. It was magnificent occasion and a great opportunity to catch up with old and new friends and hear the latest advances in military medicine. There were some very impressive… Read more »
Welcome to the latest edition of the Journal of Military and Veterans’ Health and to exciting times for the Journal as the editorial board seeks to improved the publication with an increased number of papers being submitted and increased sponsorship. We are looking forward to the future possibilities for the journal and the benefits to… Read more »
Welcome to the ANZAC edition of JMVH and, as we reflect on what ANZAC day means to us and the nation as a whole, spare a thought for those serving members on deployment overseas. I, as were many within the health community, was saddened to hear that Rear Admiral Graeme Shirtley AM has passed away… Read more »
Welcome to the latest edition of the Journal of Military and Veterans’ Health and I hope that the New Year finds you all safe and well as many parts of Australia, yet again, are being severely affected by weather events. As I write this, I have one eye on the creek crossing near my house…. Read more »
Welcome to the latest edition of JMVH focusing on topical disease. Recently the association conducted its annual conference in Melbourne with over 450 delegates and 36 trade exhibitors it was magnificent occasion and a great opportunity to catch up with old and new friends and hear the latest advances in military medicine. I like to… Read more »
Welcome to the latest edition of JMVH, this spring edition finds the AMMA Conference committee busily put the finishing touches to the next AMMA conference to be held at the Melbourne Crown Plaza on the 12th -14th November. The conference is special as it marks the 20th annual conference for the Association and already the… Read more »
Welcome to the latest edition of the Journal of Military and Veterans’ Health. In March, the AMMA council met for its biannual face to face meeting at the Crown Conference Centre for what was a very full agenda and I wish to share with you a number of important outcomes. • The membership sub-committee investigated… Read more »
Welcome to the latest edition of the Journal of Military and Veterans’ Health, as we go to press the final touches are being made for the Defence Health Symposium and AMMA conference in Canberra. We are anticipating that over 500 delegates from around the world will attend for the three day conference. Dr Nader Abou-Seif… Read more »
Abstract An essential element for determining suitable risk management strategies for dental emergencies in the Australian Defence Force (ADF) is an accurate measurement of that outcome which best reflects those dental visits collectively termed ‘unplanned presentations’. Purpose: The aim of the study was to determine the true prevalence of Unscheduled Dental Visits (UDVs) in the… Read more »
As it is a new financial year, I would remind members that their membership renewal is due and that the AMMA conference and JHC Symposium is rapidly approaching. Please register as soon as possible to avoid the last minute hassles of registering and finding accommodation in Canberra. The organising committee, ably lead by the indomitable… Read more »
2010 is a third over and the Defence Health Symposium in Canberra from the 29th to 31st October draws ever closer. The organising committee, under the watchful eye of Dr Nader Abou-Seif and Joint Health Command, is busily organising programs, calling for papers and, inviting plenary speakers to make this symposium, a not to… Read more »
Lifetime fluoride exposure and dental caries experience with Australian Defence Force personnel While there is good evidence of caries-preventive benefits of fluoride in drinking water among children and adolescents, there is little information about effectiveness of water fluoridation among adults. Objectives: To determine whether exposure to fluoride in drinking water is associated with caries experience in Australian Defence Force (ADF) personnel. Methods: Cross sectional… Read more »
