Divine Smiles has four modern surgeries, equipped with the latest in dental technology, and instruments.
All our surgeries have overhead television to help you relax and to provide a healthy distraction while being treated. It is easy to ‘let go’ of any dental apprehensions… while being seated in the comfortable, ergonomic chairs under the gentle care of our efficient staff.
We welcome Dr Sandhya Rachaputi , “Sandy” a Sydney graduate, as our third dentist in the practice. Sandy brings into the practice varied interests. She loves Dentistry and is very passionate about providing the perfect restorations and being compassionate towards patients. .Sandhya had blended well into the practice and highly regarded by our staff and us. We wish her a very bright future here with us and hope she will be able to implement our practice philosophies and integerate it with her own.
Brenton Ong is our new Practice Manager. He took over from Nicole Boland who had to shift to Townsville for family reasons. We wish her all the best in her new job. Brenton Comes from a family with a Dental Background, having been in the industry for the past 8 years. He has taken the challenge of the job and is well accepted by staff and clinicians and we wish him the best to continue being in the job and brighten the place further with his innovations.
Our front Office is headed by Trudy Larkin , a very capable staff member who has been with us now for almost a year, efficient and systematic charming everyone entering through the front door, with a close resemblance to Hollywood actress Liz Hurley. Trudy is expecting a baby soon. We wish her the very best in motherhood…
Liz is the senior dental assistant, currently doing her Cert 4 in Dental assisting, our long standing and loyal member.
The backbone of our practice are Stacy, Stephanie and Karley . The three of them are very well trained to multi task. Between them they shoulder a few administrative duties like stock taking, ordering dental goods, Accounts, clinical photographs, and performimg as clinical coordinators.
We are also ably supported by Monica, who is a Dentist from India, who will write her registration exams to practice in Australia, Samantha is the latest entrant, a very capable and trained Dental Assiatant.
Our Hygiene department is exclusively managed by Alana, who has been praised by each and every patient as the most gentle clinician they have ever been to.
Stacy Steph and Karley have been trained in Implant surgery assisting and also in Advanced cosmetic dentistry protocols. They have also done courses in Cerec one visit porcelain crown manufacture and also have done management programs with Prime practice. Stacy and Steph are also currently enrolled with the ADA for Cert 4 and 3 respectively.
Our practice celebrated the successful one year in the new premises by having a Dinner Cruise on board the Kukubarra River Cruise trip. It was a very enjoyable night, where the hidden talents of a few were exposed.
Our recent acquisitions include the Biolase Hard and Soft Tissue Laser. Digital OPG, CEREC CAD CAM UNIT, PIEZO ELECTRIC SURGICAL UNITS TO COMPLEMENT our state of the art equipments already present.
Dr Das has undergone extensive training in Implant Dentistry and Bone Grafting and Dr Chitra has updated her knowledge in Cosmetic dentistry, undertaking courses with the Las Vegas Institute of Advanced Dentistry.
Dental Care with Implants - “Teeth as strong as your own”
In today’s world of dentistry, Incorporation of Dental Implants is like doing a normal filling. How much do we know of Dental Implants??
A Dental Implant is like a titanium root placed into the bone to support a artificial porcelain tooth. Titanium is a biocompatible material used since long to join broken bones of the body in a fracture.
The implant is placed under local anesthesia. And usually left in place for 3 to 4 months for the implant and the bone to unite. It can be used to replace a single missing tooth, several missing teeth, or when all teeth are missing when we can support the denture using implants as well.
Sometimes when there is inadequate bone the we may have to graft bone using the patients own bone or synthetic bone graft materials .
How Successful are Implants??
The current evidence based reports suggests that Implants have a 99.6 % success, provided regular active maintenance is carried out.
Costs??
Dental Implants are state of the art alternatives for replacing missing teeth, the components are expensive and the procedure is also technique sensitive. The cost varies from case to case. Generally a consult with the dentist will answer all your queries regarding costs and procedures.
Hints and Tips for Pregnancy
As many as 70% of women have some form of gum problems during pregnancy, so watch out for these signs:
So while you are pregnant, by combining this routine of practicing goods oral hygiene measures with a healthy balanced diet and regular dental visits, you will not only help avoid dental problems of your own, you will also contribute to the healthy development of your baby.
