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Workplace Gender Discrimination

Overcoming Workplace Gender Discrimination

Despite increasing awareness of the negative effects of various forms of discrimination, it’s still a major problem in Australian workplaces. Although it’s not the most common issue, sexual orientation discrimination can have severe impacts if not dealt with fast and correctly.

Those suffering from discrimination due to their sexual orientation are likely to suffer from mental health problems including depression, anxiety, insomnia and more. Fortunately, though, you are protected from all forms of discrimination under Australian law.

In the rest of this article, we’ve explored some of the best strategies for overcoming workplace gender discrimination. Read these carefully, and remember – it’s never too late to seek professional legal and medical help if you need to.

  1. Tell People that There’s a Problem

It’s important that you never just accept workplace gender or sexual orientation discrimination as the norm. Instead, make people aware of the problem. In many cases, this will be the only step you need to take.

For example, if you feel like your mental health is suffering because of the conduct of one of your coworkers, make sure you tell them. If they don’t listen, take your concerns to your manager or HR department – they are legally obliged to deal with issues like this within the workplace.

In the rare case that your managers don’t address the problem, you will need to seek legal advice. We’d recommend reaching out to your local employment lawyers for more help.

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Need Braces

How to Know You Might Need Braces

Having a perfect smile is something that many people aspire to have. Still, it’s not always possible without a cosmetic dentist’s intervention. Some people might be happy with the shape of their teeth, but not so much the color. Therefore, they might consider in-chair teeth whitening as a way to correct that problem.

Other people may find that their bite is not quite right, their teeth are crooked, or that something just doesn’t feel quite right. In that case, some people might be inclined to see their cosmetic dentist and find out if braces, Veneers or Invisalign is an option for them.

Without seeing a dentist, there isn’t a sure-fire way to find out if such treatments are right for you, but there are signs that an appointment should be made with a dental expert to find out.

Your Teeth Look Crowded or Crooked

If you find yourself ashamed or embarrassed to smile because you feel that your teeth are crooked or crowded, then braces might be an option for you. Braces can correct crooked and overcrowded teeth over time, while Invisalign can help with the more minor cases that affect your self-esteem and confidence.

Your Jaw is Noisy or Moves

Do you find that your jaw makes funny noises or moves around more than it should? A trip to a cosmetic dentist for helpful information might be on the cards. Often, a jaw shifting or making sounds is a sign that there’s an issue with your teeth and jawline.

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How a Robot Can Perform Your Dental Implant Procedure

Cosmetic and general dentists are good at what they do. They provide a range of services, such as fillings, teeth whitening, dentures, and dental implants, and know what it takes to give a patient the best care possible.

However, that doesn’t mean that technology doesn’t play a part. Like a dog is man’s best friend, a robot is a dentist’s. Read on to learn how robotic technology could influence your dental implant procedure.

A Miami, Florida-based company known as Neocis announced in January 2020 that its Yomi robotics system had successfully performed over 1,000 dental implant procedures in 2019. You read that right – a robot performed the procedures.

The Yomi is not just any robot; it’s a unique computerised navigational system that can help with pre-operative and intra-operative dental implant surgery. With the help of haptic robotic technology, it can work within the parameters laid out for the drill’s position, its depth, and orientation. By doing so, it can offer full surgical site visualisation.

When Neocis’ new robot gained FDA clearance in early 2017, it became the first device of its kind. Such was its advancement that the company was even able to raise $30 million to bring it into the commercial market.

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