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How to keep your children’s teeth in tip-top condition
The team at ‘Your New Dentist’ are passionate about making sure your child’s dental visit is positive and fun. Most importantly we want to help establish daily routines for a lifetime of healthy smiles. Recent figures from Dental Health Services Victoria show 47.2 per...
A Brief Note on Snoring, A Symptom of Sleep Apnea
Hi everyone my name is Monica. I'm your new dentist and I'm passionate about helping people actually see less of me by helping them be more in control of their health. Let's talk about sleep apnea. I'm sure you all know someone who snores. I know I do (snore that is),...
Great Oral Hygiene. Let’s get back to basics.
Here’s the truth. For most people, cleaning your teeth REALLY WELL just ONCE a day is the best way to stay out of my chair. The trick is to do it REALLY WELL! If your experience of learning how to clean your teeth was anything like mine, someone probably showed you...
Our Children’s Dental Health at Risk..
We have received news that the Commonwealth Dental Benefits Scheme (CBDS), which allows eligible children aged 2- 18 years of age to access $1000 worth free dental treatment is potentially going to be axed as of July 1st 2016. This is a threat to the health of...
Preventive Dentistry
Tooth decay is one of Australia’s most common health problems. Did you know that tooth decay is 5 times more common than asthma among children! Each year, 11 million newly decayed teeth develop. According to government reports, it’s also the second most costly...
ACCC Private Health Insurance Forum looks at ‘Junk Policies’
We think the 20 Billion dollar Private Health insurance industry is well and truly overdue for a check up. At the ACCC Private Health Insurance Forum held in June 2016, The ACCC notes; It is difficult for consumers to understand complex Private Health Insurance...
Why We Are Not Preferred Providers
You may not be aware that the term ‘Preferred Provider’ is an invention of the Health Insurance Industry. The term ‘preferred’ has no relationship to the quality of care you will receive. Preferred Provider Schemes are designed to shape consumer behaviour for the...
INDEPENDENTLY providing the right care for our patients
A recent investigative report conducted by the ABC revealed that dentists working for corporate clinics and health insurers are being incentivised to churn through patients and administer so-called "drill and fill" dentistry, according to industry insiders. Dentistry...
Your New Dentist joins Independent Dentist Network
‘Dental practices driven by care not profit’ September 2017 ‘Your New Dentist’ in Mooroolbark is delighted to inform you that we have joined the Independent Dentist Network (IDN). Combining forces with a growing stable of highly reputable dentists nationwide, IDN...
Teeth Whitening: Use a Kit At Home, or See A Dentist?
Questions People ask about Teeth Whitening I'm sure you'll agree, most people would LOVE to have brilliant white teeth, but struggle to achieve that reality Hi, I'm Monica, I'm your new dentist and I'm passionate about helping people actually see less of me by helping...
Health Insurance Premiums Rising Faster Than Wages
Isn't it crazy that health insurance premiums are going up 54%? Have you ever sat back and thought about just how much value you're getting from your insurer? When you work out the cost of your dental checkup over a year, compared to what you're paying for the Extras...
Confused about ‘Extras’ Health Insurance?
The ‘For Profit’ Health Insurance Industry are our friends right? They want us to be all shiny and healthy just like on their ads. I mean, when I think health insurance I think sandy white beaches and fluffy dogs too… right? It’s just seems all a little bit too good...
2016 ADA – Grant Winner
'WINNERS' - Australian Dental Association We are very excited to announce that Your New Dentist have just been awarded the 2016 Australian Dental Association Victorian Branch - ADAVB Bank of Queensland - BOQ specialist grant. The grant recognises dental practices for...