As you may already be aware, as a family or an individual, you may be entitled to a tax rebate on the combined total of your medical expenses. This includes your "out of pocket' dental expenses once they exceed a certain threshold in the financial year.* In the last two years there have been a number of chang
The team at Medland Dental Centre are getting ready for another big year of fundraising for the MS Society. Many of you will already know how passionately MDC campaigns in support of the MS Society, however, may not know why. Multiple Sclerosis (MS) affects young females more than any other group and MDC has been touched by
Every Kids Club member will receive a Toothbrushing Timer at their next dental visit! As Easter is a particularly sugary time of year it is even more important to ensure children’s teeth are properly flossed and brushed every day. In this way we can prevent dental problems rather than having to fix them! This fun
An endodontist is a dentist that has undergone specialist training and has completed a three year postgraduate Masters degree in the field of endodontics. They focus solely on root canal treatment and other procedures involving the pulp of the tooth (sometimes known as the tooth’s nerve) or root of a tooth. Because of this add
Orthodontic treatment comes in many forms these days. Orthodontic treatment can correct a “bad bite”, enhance your smile and achieve amazing results. The most common form of orthodontic treatment, called braces, involves brackets that are bonded (“glued”) to the teeth for the duration of treatment as well
Your smile and eyes are the most engaging features of your face. A smile can brighten up someone’s day, attract a partner or make a stranger a friend. So what is it that makes the perfect smile?
Everyone’s teeth are unique and as such there isn’t one particular type of smile that is perfect. Our teeth are different shapes
Have you started a diet as part of your New Year’s Resolutions?
The holidays are traditionally a time to relax. We all eat more and exercise less. It is surprisingly easy to put on weight – more so as we get older. Research undertaken by the Australian Bureau of Statistics reveals that 63% of Australian adults over 18 year
Does your child suck their thumb or finger? Thumb and finger sucking is a natural reflex that begins as early as in the womb. It is normal for young children to suck on thumbs, fingers and pacifiers as it provides a sense of security, helps them to relax and induces sleep. Most children stop sucking their thumbs betwe
Looking for a tasty and very simple Christmas recipe? Try Bev's amazing Nutty Butter Balls! Ingredients:2 cups finely chopped pecan nuts or walnuts2 cups plain flour1 cup soft butter1/2 cup sugar1/4 teaspoon salt, optional1 teaspoon vanilla essence1 cup icing sugar Method:In a bowl place the finely chopped pecan nu
Medland Dental Centre will remain open over the Christmas and New Year period with modified hours of operation. Monday 23 December: 8am - 6pmTuesday 24 December: 8am - 5pmWednesday 25 December: ClosedThursday 26 December: ClosedFriday 27 December: 8am - 5pmMonday 30 December: 8am - 5pmTuesday 31 December: 8am
The team at Medland Dental Centre are getting ready for another big year of fundraising for the MS Society. Many of you will already know how passionately MDC campaigns in support of the MS Society, however, may not know why. Multiple Sclerosis (MS) affects young females more than any other group and MDC has been touched by 
Every Kids Club member will receive a Toothbrushing Timer at their next dental visit! As Easter is a particularly sugary time of year it is even more important to ensure children’s teeth are properly flossed and brushed every day. In this way we can prevent dental problems rather than having to fix them! This fun 
An endodontist is a dentist that has undergone specialist training and has completed a three year postgraduate Masters degree in the field of endodontics. They focus solely on root canal treatment and other procedures involving the pulp of the tooth (sometimes known as the tooth’s nerve) or root of a tooth. Because of this add 
Orthodontic treatment comes in many forms these days. Orthodontic treatment can correct a “bad bite”, enhance your smile and achieve amazing results. The most common form of orthodontic treatment, called braces, involves brackets that are bonded (“glued”) to the teeth for the duration of treatment as well 
Your smile and eyes are the most engaging features of your face. A smile can brighten up someone’s day, attract a partner or make a stranger a friend. So what is it that makes the perfect smile?
Everyone’s teeth are unique and as such there isn’t one particular type of smile that is perfect. Our teeth are different shapes 
Have you started a diet as part of your New Year’s Resolutions?
The holidays are traditionally a time to relax. We all eat more and exercise less. It is surprisingly easy to put on weight – more so as we get older. Research undertaken by the Australian Bureau of Statistics reveals that 63% of Australian adults over 18 year 
Looking for a tasty and very simple Christmas recipe? Try Bev's amazing Nutty Butter Balls! Ingredients:2 cups finely chopped pecan nuts or walnuts2 cups plain flour1 cup soft butter1/2 cup sugar1/4 teaspoon salt, optional1 teaspoon vanilla essence1 cup icing sugar Method:In a bowl place the finely chopped pecan nu 
Medland Dental Centre will remain open over the Christmas and New Year period with modified hours of operation. Monday 23 December: 8am - 6pmTuesday 24 December: 8am - 5pmWednesday 25 December: ClosedThursday 26 December: ClosedFriday 27 December: 8am - 5pmMonday 30 December: 8am - 5pmTuesday 31 December: 8am