Diabetes is a common disease affecting 1.5 million Australians, and those who have the disease know that it can harm the kidneys, eyes, heart and nerves, but did you know it can also affect your mouth? By lowering the body’s’ resistance to infection and slow healing process, the first signs and symptoms of diabetes can […]
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Early childhood caries, also known as nursing bottle caries is severe tooth decay that affects baby teeth, commonly the upper four front teeth. It is the most common chronic illness in children and can have a profound impact on a child’s health and quality of life, such as: difficulty eating and sleeping, pain, speech development,
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6 monthly dental visits (4 monthly for high risk patients) are important for the maintenance of healthy teeth and gums, along with regular home oral care in between. This combination is the best possible care you can give your mouth! Routine dental examinations detect early signs of decay and oral cancers, gum disease prevention by
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Having one or more missing teeth could be cosmetically distressing, especially if the tooth in question is visible through a smile. Also surrounding teeth may drift into the space of a missing tooth; not only affecting both chewing and speaking abilities, but also lead to tooth decay and gum disease. Luckily there are several treatment
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Implants are titanium screws that are surgically placed in the bone and function as a sturdy replacement similar to a natural tooth, not involving surrounding teeth. They can last for many years and even decades when properly placed and maintained. However, implants are not always the best solution for everyone as it is a highly
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Fixed bridges Involves filling the space of the missing tooth by bonding a crown to the natural teeth on either side of the space, joined to a “pontic” that sits in the position of the missing tooth. This treatment requires several dental visits to prepare the natural teeth, impression, temporary bridge while a permanent is
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Removable dentures As the name suggests, a removable denture is a removable dental appliance designed to replace missing teeth and allows patients to remove and insert when required without professional help. There are two types; full is used when all the teeth are missing and partial when one or more teeth are missing. Impressions are
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It is a question we get asked a lot and has been debated for a very long time. So it’s time to replace your toothbrush, but what do you go for? Is it better to spend extra money on an electric toothbrush or would the cheaper manual toothbrush provide the same clean? The general purpose
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Activated charcoal is odourless and tasteless; thanks to its numerous ‘micropores’, it absorbs chemicals beautifully and therefore it is used in water purification and treating emergency conditions such as food poisoning. According to social media trends, it claims to naturally whiten teeth, polishes teeth, strengthens enamel and detoxifies your mouth. Charcoal can bind to plaque
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Want to protect your childs developing adult molars from tooth decay?? The first adult molars erupt in a childs mouth around the age of 6-7. Molars have an anatomical feature known as fissures located on the biting surface of the tooth. In most cases these fissures are quite deep and difficult to clean, allowing bacteria
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Fiza is an Oral Health Therapist who graduated from La Trobe University, combining professional expertise with a vibrant range of personal interests. She has a passion for traveling, painting, and baking, which reflect her creative spirit and curiosity about the world. Her enthusiasm for dental health is driven by a commitment to improving people’s well-being and a deep interest in the complexities of oral care.
Fiza is dedicated to making a meaningful impact in her field, helping patients achieve optimal health. She specializes in dental therapy, oral health promotion, periodontal treatment, and other care designed to encourage healthy oral behaviours while promoting overall wellness.
Paul graduated from Charles Sturt University and is hugely passionate about using his skills and knowledge to support and involve patients with their treatment. Paul is enthusiastic about his profession and enjoys getting to know each and every patient ensuring they are relaxed and comfortable throughout their appointments.
With special emphasis on kids dentistry he takes great care in involving families in every step along the way as well as taking the time to answer any questions or concerns they may have. He is positive, approachable and always happy to help. Your smile is his priority!
Outside of the clinic Paul enjoys researching, being outdoors and spending quality time with family and friends.
John began as a dental technician. He then graduated from the Royal Melbourne Dental Hospital as a Dental Prosthetist. Apart from repairing and relining dentures, John can also assess, design, construct, fit and adjust removable full and partial dentures and athletic mouthguards.
John is a member of Australian Dental Prosthetist Association and has over 20 years of experience making premium quality dentures and mouthguards. He is consistantly updating our practice with the latest techniques and materials so we can provide our patients with the highest quality and rapid service they need.
John spends most of his time in his Mount Evelyn dental lab and runs a dental clinic with us on Wednesday mornings.
When not working, John enjoys his golf and socialising.
Claudia has a special interest in complex restorative dentistry and sleep-related medicine. She graduated from the University of Melbourne and has over 20 years of experience. Claudia gained a Fellowship in the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons (RACDS).
She is also a member of Australian Dental Association, Dental ED and American Academy of Craniofacial Pain. She teaches final year dental students at Melbourne Dental Clinic and The Royal Melbourne Dental Hospital.
Claudia is passionate about helping the disadvantaged communities. She is part of the Royal Flying Doctors Service Mobile Dental Care Program volunteer team which provides dental treatment and oral health education to various disadvantaged groups including school children and age care workers in regional and rural Victoria. She also donates time to treat disadvantaged people at Dental Logic through National Dental Foundation.
When not in the surgery, Claudia is often playing her ukulele or enjoying a spot of bush walking, nature photography and travelling.
