In Australia, we dispose of over 30 million plastic toothbrushes annually, resulting in approximately 1000 tonnes of landfill. Plastic toothbrush handles will not break down in our life time, nor in the lifetime of our children. If our use of plastic cont
read moreGum disease is the inflammation of gums caused by plaque, a sticky layer of bacteria that accumulates on teeth. Insufficient oral hygiene may lead to plaque hardening up to become calculus, also known as tartar. In the initial stages of gum disease, the g
read moreDr Jess and Karen had an amazing time in Sydney attending the AesthetiCon, Australasia’s one and only Aesthetic Dental Conference! This conference involved workshops and presentations regarding the latest education on Aesthetic and Facial Rejuvenation D
read moreDr Rochelle had an enjoyable visit to TasTAFE delivering a presentation to the English Second Language students including young migrants and refugees! This allowed for great discussion regarding hidden sugars in our diet and the oral health effects of sna
read moreIt is well-known that smoking is detrimental for your oral health, but most people do not understand why. Smoking interferes with the immune system in the oral cavity; making it more susceptible to infection and disturbing the attachment of teeth and soft
read moreDr Rochelle had an enjoyable time visiting South Hobart Primary School students providing informative tips on how to look after their oral health. An educational video explained the importance of brushing twice a day, eating healthily and maintaining bi-a
read moreThe team at Dental South had the pleasure of accommodating special needs students and accompanying teachers from Margate Primary School! This was a fun interactive session where the students were able to answer questionaries about their current oral hygie
read moreOur Principal Dentist, Dr Jessica Manuela is the recipient of the Tasmanian Young Australian of 2018 award! She has two successful businesses and has developed Indigenous oral health programs involving the Royal Flying Doctor Service and the South East Ta
read moreWelcome to our fifth edition of Dental South’s newsletter! We would firstly like to congratulate our principal dentist and business owner Dr Jess, the winner of the Telstra Tasmanian Business Women’s Award, Young Business Owner category! We are extrem
read moreThe team at Dental South had a wonderful night celebrating the grand official opening of our Bayview location in Blackmans Bay! Thank you to all who attended this joyous occasion and to those who made Dental South Bayview possible; the architects, I.T and
read moreDoes your jaw feel strained and stiff when you wake up in the morning? Have you noticed your front teeth appear “flattened” or “worn down” on the biting surfaces? Have you experienced sensitive teeth? There is a possibility that you may be grindin
read moreDr Anamica had the privilege to attend an endodontic workshop and training in Melbourne. It was a great opportunity to interact with highly skilled professionals in the field. This hands-on workshop provided knowledge about new techniques required to comp
read moreThe team at Dental South were delighted to attend the Blackmans Bay Primary School Fair! This was an enjoyable opportunity to connect with children and parents within the local community to reinforce healthy oral hygiene habits from a young age. It was su
read moreDr Rochelle has planned her next oral health promotion visit in November, this time at TasTAFE to young migrants and refugees! Dr Rochelle is excited to discuss prevalent oral health issues relating to dental decay, snacking, soft drinks, alcohol as well
read moreDr Anamica and Dr Rochelle are pleased to announce that they will be setting up a stall at Blackman’s Bay Primary School Fair on Friday November 3rd! There will be plenty of freebies available including toothbrushes, stickers, floss, balloons and more!
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