Healthy snacks and lunchboxes for our growing kids There is so much information and promotion about what is considered “healthy” for our kids’ school lunchboxes. How much of this is damaging to your children’s teeth? We need to ensure our children enjoy a wide variety of nutritious foods from the five groups every day as […]

Is it normal to clench or grind my teeth? You might be surprised to discover this is actually an age old question. Even as far back as a couple of millenia, you will find references to the ‘grinding and gnashing’ of teeth in the bible. So we’re aware it’s been happening in humans for thousands […]

Most patients at some stage have asked their dentist, Do I have wisdom teeth and do I need to have them removed? Whether they’re experiencing discomfort and pain and suspect it’s related to wisdom teeth, or simply curious about what’s going on in their mouth, having a clear understanding about the status of your wisdom […]

This article is the third of three articles that address the questions and concerns patients have around private health insurance extras cover in relation to dental care. As a Gold Coast dentist who owns the longest operating dental clinic in the Gold Coast region – and who has chosen not to put the private health […]

This article is the second of three articles that address the questions and concerns many patients have around private health insurance extras cover in relation to dental care. As a Gold Coast dentist who owns the longest operating dental practice in the Gold Coast region – and who has chosen not to put the private […]

Nobody expects to need an emergency dentist, however from time to time life presents us with challenges – like a dental emergency – and it’s necessary to call upon the services and care of a dentist you can trust. Emergency? Call Define Dental now Whether it’s a chipped tooth, a painfully throbbing toothache, or trauma […]

Have you been wondering: Can I see the dentist during COVID-19 restrictions? It’s a fair question. Without doubt, the current global situation is one characterised by significant change, challenge, and confusion. But before we launch into providing an answer to this pressing question, let’s take just a moment to appreciate that Easter is also a […]

The world really is a beautiful place and when we all band together that beauty shines. We’re certainly experiencing trying times and with this novel coronavirus pandemic on our doorstep it’s also a good opportunity to ‘level up’. With so much confusion and misinformation out there it can be hard to decipher it all. The […]

This article is the first of three that address the questions and concerns patients have around private health insurance in relation to dental care.  As a Gold Coast dentist who owns the longest operating dental clinic in the Gold Coast region – and who has chosen not to put the  private health funds before my […]