We had our doubts but they did it! Congratulations Mary and Olivia for making it through Dry July. The lights may have dimmed in the pubs and bars of the Southern highlands last month but it’s business as usual again. They estimate that they will donate around $300 to people living with cancer.It’s not too
read more
Who do we have here? It’s our favourite patient Dr Patrick Meaney doing a test run of our latest piece of equipment that was recently installed. So cooperative! We are very excited that Patrick has invested in the Schick 33 Sensor which is a wireless device for taking intra oral radiographs. Why so exciting? This
read more
It’s that time of year when winter sport is in full swing. Do you or your family play contact sport? Whether it AFL, Rugby, NRL, Soccer, Hockey, Boxing or Karate an essential part of your kit should be a well fitting mouthguard. Yes you can buy one over the counter and heat it to fit but
read more
Our annual display of beautiful autumn colour has arrived and with it a drop in temperature. Often patients comment that their teeth feel more sensitive in the cooler weather. There is a broad range of conditions that can cause sensitivity which becomes more noticeable in autumn and winter. There are several steps you can take to relieve sensitivity including
read more
It’s that time again when some final year dentistry students do a rural placement in Bowral. As part of their trip to the outback we have the pleasure of welcoming them to the office for a morning at a Real Dental Practice. Last week we were lucky to meet Daniel Lo-Cao and Neelam Kumar. They
read more
We sometimes mention that Patrick is “doing some things for the ADA”. Perhaps you have wondered this organisation is? Patrick is currently one of the eight directors of the board of the NSW branch and enjoys being vice president. Established in 1929 the ADA supports dentists and promotes oral health in the community. The organisation
read more
We recently received some good news regarding the Childhood Dental Benefits Scheme. With a change of government came some uncertainty about whether the scheme would continue and in what form. After extensive lobbying from the ADA the Turnbull government has announced that it will reinstate the $1000 benefit. This allowance is available to some families
read more
So we have some very exciting news at the office. Not one but two expectant mothers! Renee and Magdalena are both pregnant with their second babies. Congratulations to them and their families. They will take some time off but shall return to the office to look after our patients. Hormone changes whilst pregnant can means
read more
We like to start the New Year with a day of training in managing medical emergencies to keep our knowledge fresh and up to date. It is such a serious subject but we always manage to have a few laughs along the way. Many thanks to John Fahey from Cynergex for patiently putting us through
read more
If you want to turn back the clock on ageing, the easiest and least painful way to do it is to look after your smile. Did you know a brighter smile can make you look at least five years younger? The following dental issues will make your teeth and you look aged. We explain how
read more