Amalgamate in Bunbury, Western Australia | General dentist

Amalgamate

Locality: Bunbury, Western Australia

Phone: +61 428 917 700

Address: Mill Bridge 6230 Bunbury, WA, Australia

Website: http://amalgamate.com.au/

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25.01.2022 I recently took my 13 year old niece, my daughter, my two nephews and my sister to the Operation Ouch Live On Stage Show in Perth. Well, if Im honest, I pretended I was taking them, but really, they took me! Im a huge Operation ouch groupie and used to love watching their TV show with my daughter. What can I say? I love science and gross stuff! They did cool things like popping a camera on a thin cord into Dr Xan's ear, up his nose and into his mouth! ... Who wouldnt love that? Or am I just weird? Do yourself a favour and check out these hilarious doctors take on everyday topics. Operation Ouch- Plaque https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iAQUCF9n3HU Operation Ouch I lost my front tooth https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oS-5CTLOjxA

24.01.2022 Happy Friday everyone! Weve made it through another week. This morning I was invited to present to Network South West Business Club members about the #Coronavirus and what businesses can do to safeguard their environment. Although I primarily work with dental practices in my role as an Infection Control Consultant, Im also broadening my scope now to also support other service providers whod like me to take a look at their current infection control measures and make recom...mendations on the products and processes they can use to safeguard themselves, their staff and clients. Please drop me a line or reach out via my website if youd like me to do an infection control audit at your premises and ensure your staff have up to date information from reliable sources. www.amalgamate.com.au Were all in this together which means well all get through this together as well. If you have any specific concerns or questions, post them below so I can give you some clarity on what youre experiencing. - Dr. Roslyn Franklin

24.01.2022 When it comes to building our knowledge of Covid-19 it's vital that you get your information from specialists in the field and not a mate who knows a bloke who knows a person who heard something. COVID-19 is not simply a common cold. If you need reminding what the symptoms of COVID-19 are, check out this handy infographic from the The Spinoff. Please feel free to share this infographic because, even if only one person takes it on board, that could still save lives.

23.01.2022 Mirror, mirror, on the wall...........:)

22.01.2022 Very proud to have been invited by Ansell Healthcare to present this 20 min webinar. I hope you enjoy it! https://www.ansell.com/au/en/medical/professions/dental

22.01.2022 Who is experiencing dry skin due to more frequent hand washing? Read on to find out what you can do......

21.01.2022 BREAKING NEWS! On 26th April, dental services restrictions will be eased from Level 3 to Level 2.

20.01.2022 If you are wanting to read the current research (and there is a lot as more than 600 COVID-19 articles are published across the world daily), the National COVID-19 Clinical Evidence Taskforce is screening and synthesising them all to provide weekly updates of the best #COVID19ClinicalEvidence. Read more: https://covid19evidence.net.au

20.01.2022 Hi everyone! Here the link to a a really nice, simple lecture by Martin Kirenan explaining COVID-19 right from basics. Martin Kiernan, is an Infection Prevention and Control Practitioner in the UK and well known here in Australia. He is a knowledgeable and talented communicator. It's worth watching ... https://youtu.be/S7JXJJgnLo4

20.01.2022 Medical dictionaries may be happy to include Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Legionella species and Non-tuberculous mycobacterium, but one place they should never be found is in your patients mouths. The small tubes that provide water for dental procedures, such as fillings and crowns, can provide a haven for disease-causing bacteria to flourish. You can halt their entry into your patients mouths by making sure your waterlines are tested and maintained according Australian guidelin...es, recommendations and your dental chair manufacturers instructions. Please contact me for a consult to assess whether your waterlines are clean as a whistle, or party central for bacteria. www.amalgamate.com.au

19.01.2022 Say goodbye to fake grins! Over 1000 quality dental stock photos - curated by dentists, for dentists

19.01.2022 Mmmmm....I love a bit of Kitty Flanagan!

18.01.2022 **Don't be fooled!!** The CDC has warned there are fake N95 respirators being sold. Just another 'thing' to watch out for which makes me sad. https://www.cdc.gov//npptl/usernotices/counterfeitResp.html

18.01.2022 Guess what I did last week? I got to meet a fungi fun guy? Get it? Fungi Hmmm, ok, back to my day job! Well actually, if were going to be specific, it was a fun girl! (ok Ill stop now!) Anyway, last week I got to have a look around PathWest's Environmental Microbiology Unit where they test, not only the samples from dental waterlines, but all the Water Corporation samples as well. ... It was really fascinating and makes me want to dig out all my old microbiology textbooks and revise the world of bacteria, viruses, fungi and protozoans! Senior Scientist in Charge, Sandra Sjollema and her colleague Ingrid, gave me a tour of the lab and the run down on what they do. So, when a dental unit waterline sample comes in, they add 0.1 mL each one to its own petrie dish, incubate it and see how many colonies grow. While I was there, Ingrid showed me a number of cultured petrie dishes. This photo is of one of those dishes. I had a look under the microscope and there were so many colonies they couldnt count them all. This dish is not a good result! There is a plus side though. My love of all thing microbial means that I can teach you and your staff how to make sure Path West wont be growing anything nasty like this on your petrie dishes. Get in contact if youd like more information. www.amalgamate.com.au

17.01.2022 Wearing a face mask is now recommended by Australian health experts in areas where community transmission of COVID-19 is high, if physical distancing is not possible. Want to make your own mask? Find out how here: https://www.safetyandquality.gov.au/faqs-community-use-face

17.01.2022 The committee of the South West Dental Convocation, the Aaron Wong, Kate Kessell and Tim Steven and myself are pleased to announce that tickets for our next dinner/lecture event on Saturday, 25th July are now on sale. We have the wonderful Melissa Harrison from Nudge Psychological Assessment & Consulting as our speaker. Get in quick as there are only 35 places at this dinner (due to social distancing) at The Goose in Busselton. See you all there!

17.01.2022 Hey, check out the article about us in Bite Magazines latest issue!

15.01.2022 Viruses and bacteria are always looking for a hand a hand to transmit their nastiness to as many people as possible. But, you can foil their dastardly plans by covering these sickness stowaways with soap and washing them away. Become a soapy hero today! https://bit.ly/2PRxbqu

15.01.2022 I don't normally share 'dog' videos, but this one was too gorgeous not to!

15.01.2022 I have just had a wonderful morning with Dr John Davies who was on the AustralianDental AssociationAdmin Infection Control committee for 17 years. I'm doing research on the history of dental infection control and he is a wealth of information. He has gifted to me many of his historical guidelines, standards and stories. Thank you John!

14.01.2022 The committee of the South West Dental Convocation and myself are pleased to announce that tickets for our next dinner/lecture event on Friday, 16th October at Corner's on the Bay, Bunbury are now on sale. We have the amazing Arna-Lee Jensen, Endodontist speaking about that popular topic, cracks. RSVP by 12th October. See you all there! https://www.swdental.com.au/events

14.01.2022 Hand hygiene is something we're all taught as children, but how many of us take the time to really analyse how effective we are at it? It's easy to become complacent, just as members of the Network South West Business Club discovered. I applied an illumination gel to their hands and then instructed them to use the bathroom to thoroughly wash it all off and dry their hands well. Then, under an ultraviolet light they got to see how ignorance is not bliss. Very few partici...pants, despite their best efforts, managed to wash their hands well enough to remove all the gel. While the meeting was conducted in accordance with social distancing, I did get in closer proximity for this exercise, however everyone's hands were sanitised prior to the brief moment we shared. Areas of concern (you'll see them glowing) were around fingernails, in between fingers and the sides of hands. So, next time you apply hand soap, take a little extra time and do it mindfully. If you'd like any support on increasing your infection control measures, please contact me. www.amalgamate.com.au

14.01.2022 The Australian Dental Association is hosting a webinar tonight at 8pm (Easter time) about returning to Level 2 restrictions. Speakers are the Chair of the Infection Control Committee and the ADA President & CEO. (www.adainteract.tv)

13.01.2022 Morning everyone! I've had some queries about PPE (mainly masks!) required during this COVID-19 Dental Level 2 restrictions time period. I've put together a coloured flow chart to help and hope you find it useful. Just an important note: It is for Aussie practices only.

13.01.2022 Meet Jarrah, my Labrador, poodle cross. Now this is lab work that I'm embracing ... literally!

13.01.2022 The major supermarkets have had antibacterial trolley wipes available for ages. Has the current climate with the coronavirus epidemic made you more inclined to use them?

12.01.2022 We are all being exposed to a huge amount of COVID-19 information on a daily basis, and not all of it is reliable. Here are 7 tips for telling the difference and stopping the spread of misinformation: https://bit.ly/31sc7wk

12.01.2022 To my fellow dental colleagues, Im putting together some education information on respirator masks (eg. P2, N95, KN95, FFP2) and I am keen to get a snapshot picture of how it really is in your practices. If you have a chance to answer the questions below, that would be fantastic! Happy for you to PM your answers. ... Thank you for your help! 1. What respirator types you have been able to source? eg P2, N95, KN95, FFP2 2. Have you been able to sources different sizes and shapes? 3. How many respirator masks do you anticipate using per week (during Level 2 restrictions)? 4. Do you understand the difference between the process of fit testing and fit checking?

12.01.2022 Handwashing with soap prevents the spread of COVID-19 and other diseases. This #GlobalHandwashingDay, wash your hands with soap and water to protect yourself and others. #WASHVirusesAway

11.01.2022 Huge thanks to Rosey for her kind words. I really enjoyed my time with her at Mosman Park Orthodontics. Testament to their commitment to offer their patients the absolute best environment, Mosman Park Orthodontics employed me again after that review, to do an infection control audit and training session at the end of last year. But thats not all. Now theyve asked me back to help with their re-accreditation process. Drop me an email if youd like to know how I can help yo...ur dental practice achieve or maintain accreditation. www.amalgamate.com.au

10.01.2022 My husband Kurt and I dropped our daughter, Liahna off in Perth at St George's College ready to start her 3rd year at UWA last week. I know our kids have to grow up eventually, but why cant we keep them small for just a little bit longer?

10.01.2022 The Australian Dental Association WA Branch publishes a monthly dental magazine called The Western Articulator. As a member of their Board, I received their latest edition recently and discovered a meet the council spread; which included a photo of all councillors plus a bio. Part of my role is to attend their monthly meetings and last time I got to share the road trip with Dr Tim Crofts, from Australind Dental Centre who is also on the council. The ADAWA is regarded as the recognised voice of dentistry in WA and boasts around 92% of registered dentists and dental specialists, in both the public and private sector as members.

08.01.2022 Hi everyone, please could you help me? I am planning on creating an online course in dental infection prevention & control, and Im just in my research phase. I was wondering, if you were to take a course in infection prevention & control, what questions would you hope or expect it to answer for you? Thank you so much for helping me!

07.01.2022 My goodness! Planning is everything! From training yourself to training your staff, to making sure everyone is prepared for each change in level practice restrictions (but getting your head around it first! ) to clarifying (and maybe failing? ) what masks to wear, when and how, to patient screening, to added practice cleaning regimes, to teledentisry and the list goes on! My hat's off to all my fellow dental colleagues. In a way I have the easier time. I'm busy keeping ...on top of all the latest and greatest in infection prevention and control. Watched some great webinars and reading heaps from the ADA, CDC, WHO, ACICP, and many other.s But they keep coming and the published literature keeps increasing! I'm thinking tonight I will watch the new movie 'Emma' and switch off for a little while! I'll be refreshed tomorrow! Anyone else watched a great, relaxing, not-too intense movie recently?

07.01.2022 Calling all dental assistants! A virtual national dental assistant's conference with a great program and speakers to enhance your knowledge and skills. Make sure you register!

07.01.2022 Following sustained ADA advocacy on the issue, the National Cabinet is due to discuss a move back to level 2 restrictions for dentistry tomorrow - ada.org.au/Level2Restrictions

06.01.2022 That's me playing photographer! Out taking photos for the upcoming ADAWA CPD course "Surgical Aseptic Technique in the Dental Office" being held 11th June 2021. I really didn't need the gloves........but it felt rather good to get all dressed up in my PPE for a bit of a trip down memory lane when I was a dentist 'on-the-tools'. https://adawa.com.au//surgical-aseptic-technique-in-the-d/

05.01.2022 Frustrated with the lack of quality and realistic dental stock photos for your website, social media, presentations? Looking to refresh your website images and increase the authenticity of your marketing, promotional and training materials? Check out https://www.dentalstockphotos.com.au/

05.01.2022 SAVE THE DATE! South West Dental Convocation Summer 2021 dinner/lecture is on Friday, 26th Feb 2021 in Bunbury. Our speaker is Dr Amanda Phoon-Nguyen - back by popular demand!... Kate Kessell, Amanda Phoon Nguyen,

04.01.2022 If you live in WA, please take the time to complete this survey to help Notre Dame University research into health and well-being during COVID-10.

03.01.2022 A before shot as I prepare to start an Infection control training workshop via Zoom with a private Perth dental practice. There's no reason to stop building your knowledge base, and what a great way to educate staff while they're isolating without having to take them off the floor when business returns to normal. If you'd like to take advantage of this opportunity for me to train your staff remotely, contact me before my schedule fills up! ... www.amalgamate.com.au

01.01.2022 Spending time with family is special in itself, but when you get to spend that time with a family member who shares a similar interest its extra special. My niece, Lauren shares my passion for sewing and we got to spend the day together recently sewing up a storm. From scratch she made this pants suit and Im sew proud of her! What an awesome effort!

01.01.2022 Looking for a quality and substantial infection control course in aged care or know of someone who is? I can highly recommend the course below.