Head and Neck Cancer - Oral advice
January 19, 2026
We all unfortunately know someone affected by cancer. Head and neck cancer is a reality for some and the cancer itself and the subsequent treatment, can be challenging for both patient and practitioner. Ofcourse in the modern world we are lucky to have treatment for ca...
Dr Alyssa Shelton
February 3, 2026
Alyssa graduated from Otago University in 2024, with a Bachelor of Dental Surgery, with Honors. She was awarded the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons academic prize in her final year.Alyssa enjoys all aspects of General Dentistry, and loves the way she can combin...
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year
December 16, 2025
Kieran took home an Colgate Blast, a water irrigator (he already has an electric toothbrush). We will do another competition soon! ...
Urenui School Visit 2025
June 2, 2025
We had a great morning at Urenui school with new entrants and year one students. They were an intelligent little bunch of children, absorbing everything we were teaching them. We started off with an educational session. We firstly talked about what happens at the dentis...
Why am I getting decay?
May 20, 2025
Understanding and Preventing Dental DecayDental decay, or dental caries, is one of the most prevalent chronic diseases worldwide. It results from acid-producing (cariogenic) bacteria, such as Streptococcus mutans, metabolising carbohydrates and producing acid. Whil...
Hypomineralised teeth
April 20, 2025
Hypomineralisation or 'chalky molars' is one example of a developmental dental defect (D3) and is the most common of the enamel defects effecting 1 in 5 children. It causes a lot of suffering around the world. It typically effects the 6-year old molar, but other molars...
Airflow
March 24, 2025
How it works:The Airflow system projects a controlled stream of air, water, and a fine powder (it contains chlorhexidine and glyicitol) onto the teeth. This method effectively removes plaque, stains, and early calculus deposits, both above and below the gumline. Airflow is a...
Tooth Mousse
March 18, 2025
What is Tooth Mousse ?A delicious tasting crème made of calcium, fluoride and phosphate, the main minerals teeth are made from, which is beneficial for your teeth.This crème can protect the teeth like saliva and replace minerals lost by regular acid attacks after eating an...
Interdental Cleaning
March 6, 2025
Interdental cleaningInterdental cleaning is the process of cleaning between your teeth to remove plaque, food particles, and bacteria that a toothbrush can't reach. It helps prevent cavities, gum disease and bad breath.Common Methods of Interdental Cleaning1. Dental Floss â€...
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