The Wisdom Tooth
Advice, opinions and discoveries in the dental world from Medland’s experts.
Medland Masterchef: Healthy Christmas Truffles
2 December 2019
These quick and easy date, cacao and coconut truffles are a yummy, healthy treat to reach for throughout the festive season.
INGREDIENTS
225g medjool dates, pitted
3 teaspoons almond butter
1 1/2 tablespoons cacao powder, sifted, plus 1 tbs extra
35g (1/2 cup) shredded coconut
METHOD
Step 1
Place dates, almond butter, cacao and
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12 Makings of Medland Dental
2 December 2019
We have had a fantastic year celebrating our sixtieth birthday, and have loved looking back at our history. While many of our patients have been coming to us since the early days, newer members of the Medland family may not be as familiar with our history and the events that make up who we are at Medland Dental. We wanted to tak
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Reasons to Grin for World Smile Day
3 October 2019
In honour of World Smile Day, a day not only devoted to grins but to showing acts of kindness, we wanted to talk about all things smile related.
Benefits of smiling:
Smiling can help to lift depression and sadness, as well as relieve stress.
Researchers from Oxford University have found that smiling helps relieve pain by
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Lifestyle Risks – Smoking
28 May 2019
Nowadays it is unlikely that smokers are unaware of the health risks associated with their habit (the graphic images on the packaging leave little to the imagination); however, some people don't know of the potentially long-term dental issues that can occur. Not only is smoking associated with bad breath and discoloured, staine
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Medland Masterchef: Winter Wellness Frittata
16 May 2019
Dr Sarah Kam and our Oral Hygienist Shannon both love to cook and often swap delicious new recipes. With a focus on clean eating, this Silverbeet, Potato and Truss Tomato Frittata from Jessica Cox Nutrition has become a favourite in both their homes. This frittata is loaded with eggs, potatoes and greens, making it an excellent
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don’t lose your health insurance benefits this financial year
5 May 2019
As the end of the financial year rapidly approaches, it is an excellent time to look at your private health insurance and consider how you can maximise your benefits.As you may have experienced yourself, most health insurance companies increase their premiums every April. Sadly this increase does not tend to correspond with incr
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Medland Masterchef: Sensational Scones
1 March 2019
If you follow us on Facebook, you will know the team at Medland Dental are quite fond of a good morning tea! And no morning tea is complete without scones with jam and cream! Louise has a delicious recipe for scones that are light and fluffy, taste sensational and are just so easy to make! These scones are guaranteed to get gob
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It’s nice to know you’re in safe hands
28 February 2019
Medland Dental's long history of commitment to technical excellence and exceptional patient care has firmly established us as one of Brisbane’s leading private dental practices. Our dedication to our patients is not only evident in the care we provide, in that spe
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Causes, Risks and Management of Dry Mouth
10 January 2019
A Decrease in Saliva Flow Can Impact Your Oral Health.
Xerostomia, commonly known as dry mouth, can happen at any age and can be caused by simple
things like not drinking enough liquids or from side effects of a medication or illness. Whatever the
cause of your dry mouth, if left unchecked it can put you at an increased risk of
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The Benefits of Cleaning Your Tongue
17 December 2018
Clean Your Tongue as Part of Your Oral Hygiene Routine
Hopefully, you’ve got a really good dental hygiene program in place brushing and flossing your teeth twice daily, but have you ever thought to clean your tongue? Bacteria can live and build up on your tongue just as it can on your teeth and if you don’t address the issu
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What to do if…your child knocks a tooth
17 December 2018
While wearing a properly fitted mouthguard during sports may protect your child against dental injuries, accidents can still happen during play. The following tips outline what to do if your child knocks a tooth out, and how to reduce the likelihood of any long-term damage.
If a tooth is knocked out, the following steps should
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Holiday Hydration For Kids
17 December 2018
With the weather heating up it’s time to start taking extra precautions for our little ones as the temperatures rise.
Living in Queensland has made us all very “Sun Smart” but don’t forget to ensure you are keeping your kids hydrated!
Did you know that good hydration is vital in maintaining healthy teeth?
We have put
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Are your new year’s resolutions doing more harm than good?
15 December 2018
With 2020 underway, it is an excellent time to reflect on how those new years resolutions are progressing. For many people the beginning of a new year often means the start of a ‘New Year New Me” mindset, which often includes a change in diet, starting or increasing an exercise regime, or the addition of ‘healthy practices
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Festive Season Opening Hours
12 December 2018
Medland Dental is committed to taking the best care of our patients and will remain open over the Christmas and New Year period with modified hours of operation. Rest assured that should any of our patients experience a dental emergency over the festi
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On-site laboratory
State-of-the-art technology and equipment for on-site analysis and treatment.
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Care for anxious patients
Your health and well-being is our priority. We take time to ensure you're comfortable throughout your visit.
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Experienced Practitioners
Medland takes great pride in ensuring our dentists and hygienists are the best and brightest in their fields.
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60+ years history
Providing technical excellence and exceptional care in dentistry since 1959.
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