However, he does have particular areas of interest all of which relate specifically to the dental health needs of the Ballarat area. Dr Anderson has been particularly influenced by Dr Bob Barkly's practising philosophy "Dental health is peculiar. The rich cannot buy it, and the poor cannot have it given to them. I can can make people more comfortable, more functional, and more attractive. But I cannot make them healthy. I can teach them how to become healthy but whether they remain that way will be up to them." (source Dr Bob F Barkly(1972) Succesful preventative dental practices Macomb, Ill., USA) 

This viewpoint causes him to  stand apart from most other dentists in Ballarat.

When referring to Dr Don Anderson's 'Oral Hygiene Guide'  you will notice that for effective home care with toothbrushing and flossing

"Explanation of technique is seldom enough and for most people practice and guided coaching is needed."

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