Our General Dental Services

We provide gentle, comprehensive dental care for all patients, including families. From check-ups to fillings and preventive care, treatments are tailored to individual needs with options like extra time, behavioural support, and sedation—delivered in a safe, compassionate, and accessible environment.

General Dentisty

We offer the same gentle, comprehensive service to our valued everyday patients including families. Our services include check-ups, professional cleans, fillings, extractions, and preventive care. Every treatment is adapted to the individual’s medical, physical, or emotional needs, with extra time, behavioural support, and sedation options available. Whether it’s managing decay, relieving pain, or maintaining oral health, our team provides safe, compassionate care in an accessible and supportive environment.

Common procedures include:

Comprehensive Oral Examinations:
Full-mouth assessments to check for decay, gum disease, bite alignment, and signs of oral health issues.

Professional Teeth Cleaning (Scale and Polish):
Removal of plaque, tartar, and stains to maintain gum health and prevent cavities.

Digital X-Rays and Imaging:
Low-radiation imaging for accurate diagnosis of underlying dental concerns.

Dental Fillings:
Treatment of cavities using tooth-coloured composite materials for natural aesthetics and function.

Fissure Sealants and Fluoride Treatments:
Preventive care to protect teeth from decay, especially in children and teens.

Tooth Extractions:
Performed when a tooth is severely damaged, decayed, or impacted, with focus on comfort and aftercare.

Custom Mouthguards and splints:
For sports protection or managing teeth grinding (bruxism), tailored for comfort and fit.

Crowns and Bridges:
Restorative options for damaged or missing teeth to restore strength and appearance.

Root Canal Therapy:
Relief from deep infection or nerve pain, preserving the natural tooth structure.

Oral Health Education:
Personalised guidance on brushing, flossing, diet, and oral care habits to support lifelong dental health.

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Oral Care for Medically Complex Patients

We offer coordinated dental care for patients with complex medical conditions, including heart disease, diabetes, epilepsy, and immune disorders. Our clinicians work closely with medical providers to ensure treatment is safe, appropriate, and integrated with the patient’s overall care plan. With experience in hospital-grade protocols, we prioritise safety, infection control, and continuity of care.

Common procedures include:

Comprehensive Medical History Review:
Detailed review of the patient’s health status, current medications, and medical reports, often in consultation with GPs or specialists.

Oral Examinations with Risk Assessment:
Dental exams are tailored to assess infection risk, bleeding potential, immune status, or the presence of medication-related oral side effects (e.g. dry mouth, gingival overgrowth).

Professional Cleanings with Modifications:
Scale and polish treatments are adjusted for patients with bleeding disorders, low immunity, or respiratory conditions.

Dental Fillings and Restorations:
Minimally invasive techniques are used, often with medical clearance for conditions like heart disease, blood thinners, or organ transplants.

Management of Medication-Related Conditions:
Monitoring and treatment of oral side effects from medications such as Prolia (osteoporosis), immunosuppressants, or chemotherapy.

Tooth Extractions:
Coordinated with medical providers if the patient has clotting disorders, heart conditions, or is immunocompromised—may require hospital setting.

Pre-Treatment Antibiotic Prophylaxis (when indicated):
Administered for patients at risk of infective endocarditis or with prosthetic joints, following medical advice.

Sedation or Hospital-Based Dentistry:
For patients whose conditions require close monitoring, procedures may be performed under sedation or general anaesthesia in hospital environments.

Ongoing Preventive Care and Monitoring:
Regular check-ups help manage oral health in the context of chronic conditions like diabetes, epilepsy, or kidney disease.

Caregiver and Medical Team Collaboration:
Constant communication with carers, nurses, and specialists ensures that oral care supports the patient’s overall health plan.

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SAN Inpatient Care

We provide on ward consultation for patients at the SAN hospital requiring urgent dental care and dental clearance prior to surgery.

Common procedures include:

Bedside Oral Examinations:
Visual and tactile assessments to check for infection, ulcers, dry mouth, or dental pain—often conducted in the patient’s hospital bed.

Oral Hygiene Maintenance:
Professional cleanings or assisted oral care to prevent plaque buildup, especially for long-stay or ventilated patients.

Management of Dental Pain or Infection:
Diagnosis and treatment planning for toothaches, abscesses, or soft tissue infections—often with conservative measures or antibiotic coordination.

Tooth Extractions (when appropriate):
Simple extractions performed bedside for non-restorable teeth, or arranged in a hospital theatre if medical clearance is needed.

Treatment Planning for Medically Complex Patients:
Assessments for patients awaiting surgery, chemotherapy, or bone marrow transplants to identify and address oral infection risks beforehand.

Mucositis and Ulcer Management:
Supportive care for patients undergoing chemotherapy or radiation therapy, including rinses, pain control, and dietary modifications.

Preventive Fluoride Treatments:
For patients with dry mouth (xerostomia), high decay risk, or difficulty maintaining oral hygiene due to illness or medications.

Liaison with Medical and Allied Health Teams:
Regular communication with physicians, nurses, speech therapists, and dietitians to ensure oral care is integrated with overall treatment.

Documentation and Handover Planning:
Written reports and care plans for continuation of dental care after discharge or referral to outpatient special needs dentistry.

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