Children's
Jennifer Slattery
Jennifer Slattery
Oral Hygiene and Dental Therapy
BOH (Melb)
12 October 2018
Order and appearance of baby teeth
The order of baby teeth
There are 20 baby teeth (deciduous teeth) that erupt in the first few years of a child's life. The first teeth to erupt are those at the front ...
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12 October 2018
Children's
Dr Charmaine Hall
Dr Charmaine Hall
Specialist Paediatric Dentist
BDSc (Melb), DClinDent (Melb), MRACDS (Paed)
10 October 2018
Oral health care for children with special needs
Managing the dental care of children with special needs
Managing the dental care of a child with special needs requires careful consideration.
A child with special ...
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10 October 2018
Children's
Dr Charmaine Hall
Dr Charmaine Hall
Specialist Paediatric Dentist
BDSc (Melb), DClinDent (Melb), MRACDS (Paed)
30 September 2018
Protecting your child from dental disease
How to improve your child's oral health
Understanding the precautions available to prevent your children from developing dental problems can significantly reduce your child’s ...
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30 September 2018
General
Samantha Ryan
Samantha Ryan
Oral Hygiene, Dental Therapy & Treatment Coordinator
Dip.OHT (Melb), ADOH (Adel)
10 September 2018
Baby teething – signs, symptoms and treatments
Everything you need to know about baby teething
Babies’ teeth start to develop in the womb, long before the baby is born. Most babies’ first teeth start to show, ...
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10 September 2018
Children's
Karleen Gray
Karleen Gray
General Practice Manager
3 September 2018
Should my child wear a mouthguard?
The importance of children wearing a mouthguard
If you want to ensure your child's teeth are protected while playing sports it's advisable they wear a well-fitted ...
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3 September 2018
Children's
Dr Kia Pajouhesh
Dr Kia Pajouhesh
General Dental Care
BSc, BDSc (Melb)
28 August 2018
How does the Child Dental Benefits Schedule operate?
Why is the Child Dental Benefits Schedule important?
Alarming results from a new national oral health study reveal the presence of untreated tooth decay in a quarter ...
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28 August 2018
Children's
Smile Solutions
27 August 2018
The role of fissure sealants in children’s teeth
What is a Fissure Sealant?
As the saying goes, prevention is better than the cure. And if you have ever been faced with tooth ache or the prospect of dental fillings, ...
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27 August 2018
Children's
Smile Solutions
11 August 2018
Visiting the dentist: Caring for a child with autism
Caring for children with autism at the dentist
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a neurological disorder that appears during the first three years of life. It is a ...
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11 August 2018
General
Dr Philippa Robinson
Dr Philippa Robinson
General Dental Care
BSc, DDS (Melb), MBA (La Trobe)
30 November 2016
Is it important to have a family dentist?
Yes, having a family dentist is very important. And visiting your family dentist on a regular basis has multiple benefits, including the following.
1: Prevention of dental ...
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30 November 2016
General
Smile Solutions
9 July 2018
Who is a suitable candidate for dental sealants?
Dental sealants are recognised by children’s dentists as an effective approach to prevent or control pit and fissure decay in children and adolescents.
A dental ...
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9 July 2018
General
Smile Solutions
20 November 2014
Should I wear a mouthguard while playing sports?
If you (or your child) are taking part in contact sports, it pays to protect your teeth.
Sports such as football, boxing, rugby, basketball, hockey, water polo, lacrosse, ...
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20 November 2014
Children's
Smile Solutions
27 October 2014
Parents warned to limit children’s sugar consumption...
With Halloween fast approaching, parents have been warned that if the right boundaries are not established around the consumption of sweet treats, children’s oral health ...
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27 October 2014