Generously lending a helping hand

The Kurri team have again been lending a helping hand to those in need.

A big thank you to our staff who generously donated to “its in the bag” - Share the dignity who help women at risk and homelessness in Australia.

Dr David Ward and The Happy Tooth generously donated a big box of dental supplies that were given to the Animal Rescue Cooperative (ARC) to assist in the medical aid and rehabilitation of native wildlife injured in the recent bush fires.

Both the Weston Bears Soccer club and the Kurri/Weston district Cricket club were issued with Happy Tooth water bottles for the 2019/2020 sporting season. The water bottles assists in the promotion of good oral hygiene, drinking of water and physical activity for overall better general health.

Staff training and education

Certificate IV in Dental Assisting with Radiography

Congratulations to Paris for completing her Certificate IV in Dental Assisting with Radiography.

Paris is now qualified and may take your next dental X-ray images.

Four Handed Dentistry

We are always looking at training to refine our Dental Assisting and team skills.

Four-handed dentistry reduces the treatment time for patients making the overall experience more comfortable.

Christmas 2019

Hawaiian Cruise

The team had a “whale” of a time at this years Hawaiian cruise Christmas party in Nelsons Bay.

Thank you to the crew from Moonshaddow Cruises for their fantastic hospitality and all our lovely patients for making 2019 a year to remember.

We can not wait to see you all in 2020.

Supporting the local community

It has been a busy few months for the team

The team have been busy not only doing teeth this month….

We have been out and about in the community at Kurri Kurri Public School’s careers day and at The Town of Hearts art show!

As we have for the last four years, we continue to support Jordy Can do Errands for you by providing him with odd jobs around the practice. Jordy is here every Monday, be sure to say Hi to him if you see him.

One of our Patients Lilly visited a community center who assist the homeless as part of her community out reach program she is participating in at her school. She has made personal hygiene bags and we have proudly donated some floss and toothpaste. Good on you Lilly!

If you have or know of a program that is looking for support, please get in contact with us.

Providing Dental Treatment in rural NSW

Dental Aid 2019

Carol and a team from The Happy Tooth recently volunteered with Poche Centre for Indigenous Health

They Dental Treatment at the Boggabilla Community Health Center and Boggabilla Public School.

To find out more about how you can get involved with Poche – head over to their web site;
https://sydney.edu.au/…/the-poche-centre-for-indigenous-hea…

Dental Assistant Carol at Boggabilla Community Health Center.

Dental Assistant Carol at Boggabilla Community Health Center.

The future of dental cleaning has arrived

EMS Airflow machine

Introducing our new Airflow cleaning machine

Have you had a painful dental clean in the past? We have heard you and thus the arrival of the new Airflow machine.

How is it different from a traditional clean?

• Uses low noise and vibrations for Patient comfort

• Gentle application of kinetic energy

• No scratching of the tooth surface

• Warm water and powder

• Cleans and polishes in one single procedure

• Removes biofilm and stains on teeth

The machine can be used in the following ways:

• In the tooth pit and fissures

• Around Orthodontic brackets and implants

• On restorations

• To clean both adult and baby teeth, including the tongue and palate

Be sure to book your next Hygiene appointment with the Airflow machine, please request with the receptionist when making your appointment.

NAIDOC 2019

2019 Celebrations

The team had a wonderful time at this years Barkuma Neighbourhood Centre Family Fun Day, held at “Binarri Jinama-Gu”.

The community were educated on the important role that oral health has on our overall health through games such as Happy Tooth/Sad Tooth and Brush away that Bacteria.

We hope to see you all at the 2020 event.

A fun day out at the 2019 Nostalgia Festival

The team had a wonderful time interacting with the Kurri Kurri community at this years Nostalgia Festival.

 They were busy handing out Free Oral Health show bags and managed to seek in some time with some cute,fluffy and scaly friends from Hunter Valley Zoo.

A big thank you to every one who stopped to say hi and we look forward to seeing you all at the 2020 celebrations.

Cerec - One Visit Dentistry

We have a new toy!

The Happy Tooth is always trying to keep up with modern technology and have upgraded one of our machines to the Cerec Milling Unit. If you have had a crown made in the past, you would know the long process of having to have a bulky temporary in for up to 2 weeks while your crown is being designed in a lab off site. The Happy Tooth Kurri offers SINGLE VISIT crowns!! What does this mean? It means we can scan, design and mill your crown all in house on the same day, so there is no need for a second appointment. You will walk in for your preparation and walk out with a brand new crown! If this is something that interest you, please call the surgery on (02) 4936 2011 to arrange a consultation.

Christmas

Two Thousand and Eighteen

The Christmas party went of with a “Bang” this year at The Cessnock Clay Target Gun Club.

A big thank you to Ian and the team of volunteers for hosting us on the day.

We followed up with Dinner at Nan Kerr’s Kitchen in Pokolbin, thanks to Jimmy and the team for their amazing hospitality.

Ralph turns 70!

The team celebrates yet another milestone - Happy Birthday to our director, Ralph Ward

Surgical Draping

Implementing and maintaining a sterile field in the work place

In the Dental practice setting up and maintaining a sterile field is apparent for both patient care and treatment success.

We always aim to stay on top of changes to the guidelines and within the industry.

On Friday Paige, Dr Ana and Carol participated in a Surgical Draping course. Thank you to Cathy Schafer from C & L Dental Education Consultants for such an informative and hands on presentation.

Getting behind Charities and showing our support

Daffodil Day, Jeans for Jeans day and Red Nose Day

The team have had a busy few months raising much needed funds and awareness for charity. 

We think that they looked funny in red noses, pretty in jeans and mellow in yellow!

Such a great effort was put in by all and we would like to thank all of our Patients for their support. 

Payment plans now available

Have your teeth done now, pay later!

Did you hear? We have teamed up with Zip Pay to offer this wonderful service to our Patients.

Eligibility, the person who is taking out the finance plan must meet the following criteria:

• Over the age of 18

• Australian Citizen or Permanent resident

• Have a valid Australian mobile phone number and email address 

• Have a bank account/ debit card for regular payments

• Have a verified Facebook, PayPal or LinkedIn account in your own name.

If you wish to use the payment plan option please advise the Dentist at your next visit or call the surgery on (02) 4936 2011 to discuss booking an appointment using the service.

NOTE - Please apply for your Zip Pay account PRIOR to your appointment, via the Zip website;

https://account.zipmoney.com.au

*Up to the value of $1,000.00

Building trust at PULSE Rock climbing

Team members learning the ropes

Smiles all round at Team Building night

The team had a wonderful night out at Pulse climbing in Newcastle. 

We all learned new skills and were put out of our comfort zone in terms of height and control.

Our communication was put to the test when we were given goggles and eye wear that was blacked out. (meaning we could not see)

If you are looking of a fun day out or some where to take the family on a rainy day, we would defiantly recommend Pulse Rock climbing for all ages. 

Check out their web site for session times and pricing: https://pulseclimbing.com.au/newcastle/

Avoid Traumatic Dental Injury - Wear a Mouthguard

Staff members: Paige, Hayley and Carol with Dr Brett Dorney

Mouthguards can protect you from some serious sporting injuries, such as broken jaws, fractured, cracked or knocked-out teeth, cut lips and tongues. You can play any sport with a mouthguard, you don’t just have to be playing obvious contact sports like rugby union, rugby league, AFL, hockey, etc to sustain those kinds of injuries. Even non-contact sports like cricket, basketball and even netball, carry a real risk of accidental collision, resulting in dental trauma.

If you have braces it is highly recommended to wear a mouthguard to avoid grazes or serious injuries to the lip, cheek and tongue.

Our staff have recently completed a training course – Modern Mouthguards presented by Dr Brett Dorney. This hands on practical course will ensure that your mouthguard is made with special moulding techniques to minimise impact.

About Dr Dorney;

Dr Dorney has been awarded fellowships from The Academy for Sports Dentistry, the International College of Dentists and the Academy of Dentistry International and has also been lecturing for 20 years in Australia and overseas on Prevention and Treatment of Traumatic Dental Injuries.

Teeth - off all different shapes and sizes

"Fangs at the Nostalgia Festival"

The team had yet again a wonderful time at the 2018 Nostalgia Festival interacting with the Kurri Kurri community.

They were busy handing out Free Oral Health show bags and managed to seek in some time with our cute,fluffy and scaly friends from The Hunter Valley Zoo

A big thank you to every one who stopped to say hi and we look forward to seeing your "Fangs" at your next Dental Appointment or at the 2019 festival.  

DR ANASTASIA CHAPPLE-HARRIS 

Current Infection Control Guidelines

Lyn, Staff member Hayley, Cathy and staff member Candice. 

At The Happy Tooth we like to stay up to date and informed of the latest infection control guidelines. A big thank you to Cathy and Lyn from C & L Dental Education Consultants for proving training to our team!

Come on in - take the 360 degree tour

Take the 360 degree tour of our Practice

We have teamed up with Cube and Google to invite you to have a look at our Practice via Google street view. 

The Sporting season is fast approaching...... and so is our latest promotion

Have you got a Mouthguard?

Kurri Kurri we have your team colours *Subject to availablity 

Mouthgurads will be Health Fund ONLY (meaning no out of pocket expense) or a fixed price for the period of 1/2/18 - 31/3/18.

To avoid disappointment, be sure to book an appointment on (02)49362011 during this period!
*For fixed price, please contact the surgery on (02)49362011