Are you wondering if private health insurance is worth it? Or maybe you’ve been in the same health fund for a long time? Often we see clients who wonder how much their private health insurance will pay when discussing a treatment plan. Most of us can agree it’s good to have a portion of our
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Without a doubt, almost all of us probably want whiter teeth. And with so many tooth whitening products on the market nowadays it can seem like an attainable option for anyone. Whilst many products work, there are some myths floating around out there that are not true. As professional dentists, we wanted to address those
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Covid-19 has wrought many changes for people in the Southern Highlands. One of the most startling effects has been a dramatic increase in stress people are experiencing. In fact, it has been reported that 1 in 5 Aussies have reported high levels of psychological stress since the Pandemic began. The proof of this is when
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Regular patients here quickly realise there’s something odd about my workplace – I’m surrounded by women. It’s only a statistical difference to the normal 50/50 population, but all the same, I’m the sole bloke. That’s a good thing, obviously, but it also made me think that our patients are pretty well divided between male and
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I’ve had a few enquiries from patients in recent days, asking if we are open: the good news is, we are. However, there are some limitations on what we can do for you. Until Gladys releases the Wingecarribee from the current restricted conditions we are all enjoying (!), we have temporarily suspended some preventative services.
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It’s that time of year again when Dr Patrick Meaney and Associates are very pleased to announce we’ve been formally awarded full Private Dental Practice Accreditation under the National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards (NSQHS) and have fulfilled the requirements as a QIP Accredited Practice. What is Quality Innovation Performance accreditation? Accreditation is an
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Here’s a tip we do NOT want you to follow: Start the day with a glass of lemon juice! Even better, put the juice into some warm water. You might be surprised how many people do this and I can’t argue fresh vitamin C isn’t good for you. BUT it’s absolutely terrible for your teeth!
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We want all our patients to feel comfortable and welcomed when they visit and we thought it was high time we introduced you to our valued team. Meet Jemima Introduce yourself, do you have a nickname? I’m Jemima Moule, but you can just call me Jem. What is your role at the office? What will
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Dental Hygiene Technology We’re excited to bring the latest dental hygiene technology to Dr Patrick J Meaney and Associates. Find out how Swiss-Made EMS AIRFLOW® and a Guided Biofilm Therapy treatment can benefit your smile! Our installed EMS AIRFLOW® Prophylaxis Master means that you can now experience stain-free, clean teeth without the pain! No more
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Small Things Can Make a Big Difference Do you have a small tooth repair that nags you—perhaps something no-one else notices (but that you notice?) That’s exactly what Brit said to me this week: Brit is a Moss Vale local and has marvellously healthy gums and lovely white teeth. A few years ago, she’d had
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