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...
Injection Moulding
May 19, 2026
What Is Injection Moulding in Dentistry?Injection moulding is a restorative dental technique that allows us to rebuild teeth using a precise mould and tooth-coloured composite - giving an aesthetic result. Think of it like creating a custom “template” for your new s...
Avulsed tooth
March 13, 2026
Avulsion is knocking a tooth completely out of the socket - root included.Avulsion of a primary (baby) tooth: No treatment is indicated. Re-implantation risks damage to permanent successor, ankylosis which prevents successors eruption. Avulsion of a permanent (adult) to...
Pregnancy, postpartum and oral advice
March 2, 2026
Before pregnancy Preparing for pregnancy Ideally woman that plan to get pregnant should make it a priority to have all major dental treatment completed before getting pregnant. This provides peace of mind for all.Good oral hygiene ensures that you are less likely t...
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...
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