Tongue Ties and Oral Restrictions A major trend with new parents and in dentistry in recent times is early treatment of tongue and lip ties in infants. Parents want to do the best by their children, often struggle with breastfeeding at first , and can feel overwhelmed about what is “the right thing to do”. … Continue Reading
What’s Hand Hygiene to Us?
What’s hand hygiene to us? Around the dental practice hand hygiene is one of the most important parts of personal hygiene and one of the corner-stones of preventing the spread of infection. There are two ways we clean our hands: Non- touch tap hand washing technique 2. Alcohol Based Hand Rub (ABHR).… Continue Reading
Please keep your braces clean
Teeth with braces need to be clean If you have braces on your teeth, you are not alone and you are definitely not the only person to work extra hard to keep them clean. But all your hard work is going to pay off! Let’s start with a little intro about braces (or orthodontics). They… Continue Reading
We need your cooperation!
Cooperation in Dentistry At Chinchilla we have a dedicated team of providers, assistants and receptionists who aim to ensure our patients have a positive experience. Cooperation between your dental team and you as the patient is a key factor in any successful dental practice. Orthodontics is one area I have found especially needs cooperation and… Continue Reading
Steps Involved in Your Appointment
Steps Involved in Your Appointment By Lisa Walsh, Receptionist Chinchilla Dental Practice When I first started at this job, in my mind I was thinking: “I am only the receptionist, I’m not as important as the providers or assistants as I don’t actual do any of the dental work I just sit out the front… Continue Reading
Child Dental Benefits – all you need to know!
What is CDBS? CDBS is an acronym that anyone with children I hope will have heard: it is short for Child Dental Benefits Scheme. Under the CDBS scheme, eligible children aged 2-17 are entitled to claim up to $1000 per child to pay for dental services. The CDBS provides benefits for a range of dental services,… Continue Reading
Medical History at the Dentist?
Have you ever wondered why a visit to the dentist begins with a medical history form? Is my dentist simply nosey or wanting to waste my time? It may seem very trivial (and we also sometimes hear ‘annoying’ and ‘unnecessary’) to you, but medical history information needs to be accurate, for your own sake. Medical… Continue Reading
How do I afford dental treatment?
HOW TO OBTAIN THE DENTAL TREATMENT YOU REALLY NEED BUT MAYBE CANNOT AFFORD DOES THIS SOUND FAMILIAR? You come in for an appointment with a sore tooth ( which usually occurs at the most inconvenient times! ). Your dentist has a look and gives you some options: Have a root canal (sounds painful but let… Continue Reading
Occupational Dental Hazards of Your Job
Occupational Dental Hazards of Your Job When you think of risk factors for poor dental health, what comes to mind? Not brushing enough, eating too much candy and avoiding the dentist might be on your list. Here’s another one to add: your job. Some occupations can have a negative impact on your teeth, increasing your… Continue Reading
Dad’s teeth are important too!
Dad’s teeth are important too! Dads like to chew steak they have cooked themselves on a BBQ. Dads like to smile at their family and their mates without being embarrassed and like everyone they don’t like pain and toothaches. In this blog I would like to share what I have discovered about Dads and their… Continue Reading
