The Wisdom Tooth
Advice, opinions and discoveries in the dental world from Medland’s experts.
Welcome to the Medland Family
7 December 2016
We would like to introduce to you to three new team members who joined us recently - Ashleigh, Denisa and Elisa.
Ashleigh is an Oral Health Therapist and Hygienist and joins our wonderful hygiene team. Ashleigh graduated from the University of Queensland in 2013 af
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Medland Masterchef
6 December 2016
Christmas is fast approaching and it’s a time when we love to bake and enjoy delicious treats. Dr Kam’s nurse Carmen makes the most delectable sweets, and has kindly shared her recipe for Christmas Cherry Ripe Balls. This easy, and delicious reci
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Farewell Dr Andrew Paddison
20 November 2016
It is with regret that we advise all of our patients that Dr Paddison has made the difficult decision to leave dentistry private practice and Medland Dental.
As most of you would be aware, Dr Paddison was involved in a significant mountain-biking accident last September. He had extensive surgery to his neck and he has
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medland masterchef
30 July 2016
Our Front Office Manager Louise loves to cook, and this hearty chicken soup is one of her winter favourites. This one pot meal has a wonderful Mexican flavour and is packed full of healthy ingredients! It freezes well too!
Chicken Tortilla Soup
2 large chicken breasts cut into 1.5cm strips
1 can of diced tomatoes
4 cups chicke
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Dental Health Week 2016 – Women and Oral Health
29 July 2016
Dental Health Week has arrived! This year the Australian Dental Association's (ADA) theme is on "Women and Oral Health". The ADA’s campaign focuses on the significant way that pregnancy hormones can wreak havoc with a woman’s oral health, and discusses whether there is an affect during puberty, menstruation and menopause. I
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My teeth developed problems after my pregnancy – did my baby draw the calcium from my teeth?
28 July 2016
The association between pregnancy and damage to a mother's teeth is not a new concept.
The old wives tale that teeth become "chalky" during pregnancy due to the baby drawing the calcium out of the teeth, is completely false! Unlike the calcium in our bones which can be depleted if needed elsewhere in the body, our teeth remain
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Should my gums bleed when I’m pregnant?
28 July 2016
Just like the rest of your body, your teeth, gums and mouth are affected by hormonal changes during pregnancy. You will usually notice changes in the health of your gums around the two month mark.
These hormonal changes alter the body’s natural response to plaque (a sticky film made up of bacteria and its waste products that
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Why does my mouth feel dry after menopause?
28 July 2016
If you’re going through menopause, which most women undergo between the ages of 47 and 55, you may have noticed a pronounced decline in your hormone levels. Just like hormonal changes during pregnancy has an affect on your mouth, so can the hormonal changes during menopause. During menopause these changes may lead to a range o
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Does osteoporosis affect my teeth and jaws?
28 July 2016
Osteoporosis is a common disease in Australia with 1.2 million people estimated to have osteoporosis and further 6.3 million with low bone density.
Whilst this disease can affect any bone in the body, it is the bones in the hip, spine, and wrist that are most often affected. However, there is some evidence to suggest that it ca
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Are you getting the most from your extras?
26 April 2016
Recent health insurance premium increases have raised the question of whether health funds are cashing in on poor value extras cover. On April 1 the average price of private health insurance increased by an average of 5.59%, prompting both leading consumer group Choice, and the Australian Dental Association QLD (ADAQ) Branch to
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I’m Afraid Of The Dentist – What Can I Do?
2 April 2016
At Medland Dental one of our main goals is to make our patients feel more at ease and comfortable during dental treatment. From your first contact, it's obvious that Medland Dental is not your average dental practice. When you walk throug
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Focus on: Are Dental Cavities Contagious?
1 March 2016
Did you know that dental disease is contagious? Just like the germs that cause a cold or flu can be passed from person to person, so can the germs that cause decay! However, dental decay is even more common than a cold or flu making dental decay is the most common infectious disease in the world.
Most of us already know that de
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Holiday Opening Hours
20 December 2015
Medland Dental will remain open over the Christmas and New Year period with modified hours of operation.
Opening hours over the Christmas and New Year period:
Monday 21 December: 8am - 6pm
Tuesday 22 December: 8am - 7:30pm
Wednesday 23 December: 8am - 6pm
Thursday 24 December: 8am - 4pm
Friday 25 December: Closed
Saturday 26 Dec
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Dr Lillicrap’s Christmas recipe
6 December 2015
With Christmas just around the corner it 'tis season for a little indulgence! The Team at Medland Dental always look forward to Dr Lillicrap's "Baileys Balls" a delicious twist on the classic rum ball.
She has been kind enough to share her recipe for these delicious treats. Please click here for the full recipe.
Merry Christma
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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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