Colac Dental Practice in Colac, Victoria | Medical and health

Colac Dental Practice

Locality: Colac, Victoria

Phone: +61 3 5231 2755

Address: 36 Hesse St 3250 Colac, VIC, Australia

Website: http://www.colacdental.com.au/

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25.01.2022 It has been shown sugar in liquid form has far greater health consequences than in solid form, and it is very easy to overconsume. Additionally, a lot of bevera...ges contain around the daily recommended limit of added/free sugars in one serve! Packing water for childrens school lunch, and not having liquid sugars available in the home, are both simple ways to cut down excess added and free sugar intake.

25.01.2022 Thats the fairy fun complete for today. Thank you to everyone who had a laugh and participated today at the market. A big thank you to our wonderful team members who came down to help. You are all amazing. There is still time to enter our competition to win $500 of dental treatment. Simply pop in to see us at 36 Hesse St before the 30th August to enter.

24.01.2022 We offer afterpay and interest free payment plans. You can see us whenever you need to - and pay later. With no interest ever! Call us on 52312755 to book an appointment.

24.01.2022 Colac Dental Practice is still open to treat any dental emergencies, following the Australian Dental Association and AHPPC mandates to keep you and our community safe.

23.01.2022 Following the advice of the ADA, Federal and Victorian Health Ministers and Chief Health Officers regarding elective surgery - Dental practices are able to provide a much more comprehensive service, as of Monday 27th April. We will be operating at level 2 restrictions and able to provide fillings, checkups, dentures and emergency dental care. You will notice some additional measures such as temperature testing, disinfectant pre procedure mouthwashes and social distancing w...ithin the practice. We are excited to be able to help you meet your urgent dental needs and prevent problems before they occur - with regular dental care such as checkups. We will be open our regular business hours Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday 8am - 7pm Thursday 8am - 6pm Friday 8am to 5:30pm Patients with appointments that have been cancelled due to COVID 19 will be contacted as a priority to reschedule their appointments in the coming days.

22.01.2022 Do you have a toothache? We are still open to help. We are operating under level 3 restrictions which limits the services available. We thank you for you understanding during this time. We also ask for your co-operation in allowing us to take your temperature with a touchless thermometer, sanitising your hands when entering our practice and using a hydrogen peroxide mouthwash before consultation. We follow all of the available information to keep you, our staff and our commu...nity safe. Take care everyone. See more

22.01.2022 Whats really in those squeezy packs for babies? "Consumer organisation CHOICE took a look, and while they found you could do worse with your choices, they also found that often those products boasting fruits or pureed vegetables are in fact laden with sugar."

19.01.2022 After careful consideration noting the increase in Covid cases in Colac, our practice has elected to voluntarily return to stage 2 restrictions as applicable to dental treatment. Given we already continue to provide most of our services under these restrictions, the most noticeable change will be that we are unable to provide cleans of teeth until further notice. We can still provide other dental services including emergency treatment, fillings and checkups. We will continue ...to temperature test our patients and staff, use our PPE, have patients use hydrogen peroxide mouthwash & hand sanitiser, use rubber dam and as per our practice protocols - ensure that none of our staff enter any locked down area, and if they do they will be absent from the workplace for 14 days pending a covid test result before return to the workplace. This has been our staff policy for some time. Our number one priority is our community, patients and staff. Stay safe everyone. See more

16.01.2022 The winner of the electric toothbrush today is....James Barker! Congratulations from all of us at Colac Dental Practice and the Rotary Colac Community Market. Thank you to all the wonderful Rotary members for your help on the day and to MC Serge Beani.

16.01.2022 Australian Health Protection Principal Committee announcement Re : Dental Services "AHPPC recommends adopting the Managing COVID-19 Guidelines published by the ADA and implementing a triage system for dental practice. AHPPC recommends that all dental practices implement level 3 restrictions as outlined in ADAs guidance. That is, dentists should only perform dental treatments that do not generate aerosols, or where treatment generating aerosols is limited. All routine exami...nations and treatments should be deferred." Colac Dental Practice has implemented the above restrictions from Monday 23/3 as per the ADA guidelines released the same day. We do everything in our power to keep our patients and staff safe and thus promise to implement new restrictions immediately, to protect our community. We are still open to attend to dental emergencies after appropriate triage and screening questions. We are also asking all patients to allow us to take their temperature on arrival with a no touch thermometer, sanitise their hands and perform a peroxide mouthwash before treatment commences.

16.01.2022 Colac Dental Practice is committed to looking after Colac throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. We take pride in maintaining an exceptional standard of infection control and hygiene at our practice everyday. We are independently accredited, independently trained and exceed the infection control standards applicable to the dental industry on a daily basis. Our surgeries are, and always have been, sanitised & disinfected between patients. This remains unchanged during the COVID-19... outbreak. We want to reassure our patients that our practice is open to provide dental treatment and will continue to follow the advice of the Dental Board, AHPRA, Australian Dental Association and Federal / State governments throughout this difficult time. Our dentists are committed to looking after our community and making sure dental emergencies are addressed, to not further burden the hospital system. We are also committed to implementing any changes advised to protect you, immediately. As some additional measures to protect your family whilst at our practice, high touch items such as magazines and toys have been removed. You will be asked to sanitise your hands on arrival and extra environmental cleaning is being undertaken in addition to our normal schedule. This cleaning includes extra disinfection of door handles, taps, desks, pens, EFTPOS machine and other items you may come into contact with, in our practice. We also ask you to reschedule your appointment if 1. You are unwell AT ALL. 2. You have been unwell with a sore throat, fever, cough OR TUMMY upset in the week preceding your appointment. 3. You have been in contact with any person who is in self isolation for suspected COVID-19 or is proven to have contracted COVID-19. Our staff have all committed to care for our community throughout this pandemic and are committed to your safety. Take care everyone - and wash your hands! We will get through this.

16.01.2022 The announcement of a return to level one restrictions enables us to offer all types of dental treatment. There are no longer restrictions on the services we can provide. Give us a call on 52312755 or book online at www.colacdental.com.au Our surgery still looks a little different with a maximum of 5 people in our waiting room and the use of hand sanitiser upon entry to the practice. We will also continue our temperature testing of all patients & staff and hydrogen peroxide mouthwash/rubber dam use during treatment (where possible) to protect you, your family and our staff. We appreciate how wonderful everyone has been adapting to the changes. We look forward to looking after your smile!

15.01.2022 Colac Dental Practice will remain open for dental emergencies. As health professionals we provide essential emergency treatment to patients by ensuring they dont become seriously unwell from dental infections or suffer in pain, thus attending and increasing pressure on Urgent Care at CAH. The health and safety of the community, patients and our staff is always our priority, thus we have decided to defer routine dental treatment at least for this week. We will continue to r...eassess the situation within the Colac area daily, in relation to Covid 19 cases. If you have an upcoming appointment we will be in touch as soon as possible. We wish all of those affected by this virus a speedy recovery and our best wishes. If you are unwell at all, in isolation, awaiting test results or affected by Covid with a dental emergency, you must not attend our clinic and call us on 52312755 for treatment to be arranged at a specialist facility. #keepcolacsafe

15.01.2022 Seed crackers are a wonderful healthy staple to have in the pantry for a snack, lunch, or even to crumble on top of a salad. Great for kids lunch boxes as well!... INGREDIENTS 1 1/2 cups sunflower seeds 1/2 cup linseeds 1/2 cup pumpkin seeds 1/4 cup chia seeds 1tsp salt 1 1/2 cups hot water . . METHOD -Place all the ingredients in a bowl. Set aside, stirring occasionally, for 20 minutes or until water has absorbed. -Line 2 large baking trays with non-stick baking paper. Press the seed mixture firmly over the trays, about 2mm in thickness ensuring there are no gaps. Bake for 1 hour or until golden and crisp. Cool completely and break into large pieces. *You can add any dried herbs and spices to change the flavour from time to time, but they are delicious as is! #sugarbyhalf #crackers #seedcrackers #goodfats #nutrition #healthysnack #biccuits #kidslunchbox See more

14.01.2022 We are back operating under level 2 restrictions from today, with some changes. Call us on 52312755 or book online at www.colacdental.com.au

13.01.2022 Another simple swap at the supermarket to reduce your familys sugar intake. Aim for 24g or 6 teaspoons of sugar per day.

13.01.2022 Today our practice has implemented the recommendations from the Australian Dental Association and Victorian Health Department, that dental practices should implement level 3 restrictions, immediately. We were given this advice today. All routine checkups, cleans, fillings and cosmetic cases have been deferred. Whilst dentists ARE classed as essential services, we must still implement all recommendations effectively and immediately. This is for your safety and the safety of ou...r staff. We must all play our part to stop the spread of coronavirus. These immediate restrictions mean that we can only provide emergency dental treatment. This is a limited service. We are currently still open and will triage cases based on severity. We ask for your understanding at this difficult time. We are only here to help and will do so as best we can. Some dental problems will now have to wait until the Covid-19 pandemic passes. Lets hope that is soon. We will endeavour to keep our patients informed as the situation changes. So please play your part - stay at home - wash your hands. Please stay safe. Xxxx

13.01.2022 It might be the weekend, but if your tooth is niggling right now why not jump online and book an appointment at www.colacdental.com.au You can book in for emergency and routine dental care online. If you cant find an appointment, we always have emergency spots reserved so call us at 8am Monday - Friday if you have a toothache and we will get you in, usually, on the same day you call. Business hours Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday 8am-7pm... Thursday 8am - 6pm Friday 8am - 5:30pm See more

12.01.2022 Are you celebrating Dental Health Week with us at the Rotary Club of Colac Community Market this Sunday? Come dressed as a fairy for a free kids prize! We have lots of giveaways as well as our $500 competition. Have a turn at our spinning wheel - with free participation prizes including kids & adults toothbrushes, tooth themed items and entries to win an electric toothbrush drawn on Sunday at 2pm. Enter our competition to win $500 worth of dental treatment simply f...or participating in How much sugar is in my drink? * Come and have some fun with our tooth fairies and make your teeth a priority! *entries close 30th August.

12.01.2022 The winner of $500 of dental treatment to celebrate Dental Health Week 2019 is.... Thank you Dr Audrey Irish and Tayla Styles for drawing the lucky winner.

11.01.2022 Dr Jennifer Lam is back today after her most recent volunteering trip to Vietnam. Jennifer helped provide dental treatment for children in need. Jenny volunteers her time here and abroad every year to help everyone smile. Well done Jenny, we are very proud of you.

08.01.2022 What a team! Back to doing what we love tomorrow - helping Colac smile.

07.01.2022 Were at the Rotary Colac Community Market today 10-2. We are promoting good oral health and giving away lots of prizes and $500 of free dental treatment! All to celebrate Dental Health Week.

07.01.2022 Congratulations to our amazing trainee Mikayla! We are so proud of you.

06.01.2022 Hot days in Melbourne call for NICE CREAM!!!! This recipe has two ingredients: 2 cups frozen strawberries and 2-3 tbsp coconut cream!!! Blitz in a food process...or and you have a quick and easy cold treat for an after school snack! Freeze any leftovers in icypole moulds and eat another day, or just make a double batch!! YUM!! #sugarbyhalf #afterschoolsnack #paleo #keto #sugarfree #dairyfree #grainfree #nicecream #kidshealth #healthysnack See more

05.01.2022 Were going PINK during October for PINK UP COLAC. We are wearing pink to raise money for the McGrath Foundation. Weve been touched by breast cancer so were honoured to be fundraising in memory of our beautiful Vicki & Melissa as well as our amazing patients who are fighting cancer and those who have lost their battle whom we never forget. Xxxx

05.01.2022 "Theres been a boom in unhealthy foods and beverages for children six months to 3 years old, packaged for convenience and often promising to make children stronger and smarter."

05.01.2022 We have an exciting opportunity to join the team at Colac Dental Practice as a Full Time Dental Assistant Trainee. No experience is necessary as we offer on the job training which will help you gain your Certificate III qualification in this unique and challenging field. Attention to detail, empathy and a great attitude are a must. You must be able to adapt to an ever changing day and relate well to people. We are looking for someone with a passion for caring for others with... a desire to learn. The right candidate will also complete training in sterilisation, reception and administration skills vital to running a healthcare facility. The position is Monday to Friday with hours between 8am - 7:30pm and an RDO every week. If you think you have what it takes to join us please email a cover letter explaining why you are perfect for this position and your resume to [email protected] See more

04.01.2022 Meet Frank. He wants people to go to the dentist before a sore tooth takes them there. Were excited to launch our "Take Control" campaign today that directs Vi...ctorians to an ADAVB member dentist. The ADAVB and Frank the Molar are encouraging Victorians to take control of their dental health and to avoid pain and prevent complex dental issues by seeing an ADAVB dentist regularly. Visit findadentist.adavb.org #Takecontrol #Findadentist #MyADAdentist #VisityourADAdentist #Keepyourteethhappy See more

03.01.2022 Is that healthy recipe youve been given really healthy? Or is it actually full of sugar? Sugar has many names - white sugar, raw sugar, honey, rice malt syrup..... 1 TEASPOON of any of these still has 4 grams of sugar. Food companies develop new names for added sugars all the time - agave syrup, beet sugar, coconut sugar, malt - that sounds healthier than sugar right? They are all exactly the same - sugar. WHO recommends no more than 24g or 6 teaspoons of sugar per day.

03.01.2022 We are still providing dental treatment during the latest covid 19 restrictions. Dental treatment is essential and we can operate with some restrictions and changes which are reviewed frequently. As always we operate to the highest safety standards outlined by Australian Dental Association, Dental Board, AHPPC and DHHS Victoria. Our priority is to keep you and our staff safe and take extra measures to ensure we do. Please dont attend our practice if you are unwell with even... the mildest symptoms of cough, fever, runny nose, sore throat, have been tested for Covid 19, have a household member who has been tested for covid 19 or you have been diagnosed with covid 19. For appointments please call 52312755. If you have a dental emergency and have covid 19 or been exposed to covid 19, please call our team for us to arrange treatment at a specialist facility on 52312755.

02.01.2022 Such an exciting few weeks at Colac Dental Practice! We now have online booking available to book your dental appointments. Visit www.colacdental.com.au to book your next appointment or give us a call on 52312755.

01.01.2022 Join us for some fun this SUNDAY 18th August, at the Rotary Colac community market. Free toothbrushes, kids prizes, enter our competition to win $500 worth of dental treatment and spin the wheel to win an electric toothbrush on the day. All in celebration of Dental Health Week 2019!

01.01.2022 We are thrilled to be winners at the Colac Otway Business Awards for Excellence in Professional and Business Services.