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Dr_sophia_richardson

Locality: Fitzroy North

Phone: +61 3 9036 9053

Address: Queens Parade Specialists, 416 Queens Parade 3068 Fitzroy North

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

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25.01.2022 Community . The last 103 days in Lockdown 2.0 have been undeniably hard for Metro Melbourne. But despite our dislike for living under restrictions, Victorians have strived to do what is required to protect our community. #actoflovenotfear . So there was cause for celebrations today as low infection rates were maintained; resulting in the welcomed announcement that some restrictions can be eased from midnight .... . This little town of Spoonville sprouted a few months ago, and it’s been delightful to watch it slowly grow. What a lovely reminder of the community spirit and togetherness, despite the physical distance. . . . . . . #bettertogether #community #practisinggratitude #Melbourne #spoonville #melbomfs #melboralsurgeon #melboralsurgery See more

25.01.2022 Lockdown bubble . As we start our first week of Stage 4 Restrictions, Im choosing not to bemoan the temporary loss of freedoms, but to focus on the reason for locking down - as a demonstration of love - for our community and our families. . This cartoon by @xtotl explains restrictions in reference to personal bubbles. Your bubble contains the people you live with - and this bubble is yours to protect! Once one person in the bubble is infected - everyone else will likely be i...nfected. So please dont pop your bubble, or pop other peoples bubbles. This only works if we all do it together. . Our freedoms will return one day; we just hope that all our loved ones will be there to share in the celebrations . . . . #protectyourbubble #physicaldistancing #actoflovenotfear #actoflove #covid19 #lockdown #stayhome #washyourhands #wearamask #distancing #doctorsofinstagram #theqpsdifference #melbomfs See more

25.01.2022 World Orthodontic Health Day . Its been lovely to see all the posts celebrating smiles and good dental health during #WOHD. . I have the good fortune of working with many amazing orthodontists, including sharing care for one of my favourite operations - orthognathic surgery (aka corrective jaw surgery).... . Not everyone with a bad bite needs to have surgery but it is often undertaken when there is an underlying skeletal abnormality. This combined treatment plan requires good coordination and communication between orthodontists and surgeons, and theres a lot of behind-the-scene discussions including during 3D surgical planning (video of one shared with permission). . If you want to find out more about orthodontics, check out @orthodonticsaustralia. . Have a great weekend! And keep smiling . . . . . . . . #theworlduniteswhenpeoplesmile #smile #keepsmiling #ilooklikeasurgeon #melbjawsurgery #jawsurgery #orthognathicsurgery #orthodontics #braces #queensparadespecialists See more

24.01.2022 Innovation and collaboration . Masks are one-size fits all; and I often find those with ear loops either too loose (therefore ineffective) or too tight (thereby hurting my ears after a long session). . And commercial face shields are often incompatible with surgical loupes and the bulkier #ppe (personal protective equipment); as there is insufficient space between the face and the shield.... . So Im thankful for innovative companies like Lyca Smith. Even though they normally customise surgical stents and plates, they sent these great ear guards and different configuration of face shield frames for me to trial. But whilst Im still in planning mode to ensure we are prepared for a second wave of infection, Im really praying these extra #ppe will not be required! . Keep up the good work Australia And Happy Hump Day! #flattenthecurve . . . . #coronavirus #covid_19 #preparedness #washyourhands #queensparadespecialists #melbomfs #omfs #melboralsurgeon #melboralsurgery #theqpsdifference See more

24.01.2022 Hallelujah . Physical meet ups may have been cancelled these last months, but you can’t cancel community. . This was one of my favourite events that happened during Lockdown 2.0 I hope it brings you some joy, too ... . . . . . #community #singforjoy #medicalparents #medicalmums #virtualchoir #hallelujah #bekind #wecare https://youtu.be/nlTb0Ag9IxQ

24.01.2022 Melbourne . Great to see the reduction in traffic at lunchtime today. (Dandenong Hospital towards CBD). And look at that beautiful sky! . Go Melbournites #stage4restrictions #wecandothis ... . . . . . . . #dashcam #stayhomestaysafe #hcw #ilooklikeasurgeon #womeninsurgery #womeninomfs #physicaldistancing #stage4 See more

23.01.2022 We all have a role to play. Thank you, Abbey, for doing yours with so much grace.

21.01.2022 Cancer . It was World Head and Neck Cancer Day earlier this week. . Over 5000 Australians are diagnosed with head and neck cancer annually, including cancers of the tongue, gums, mouth, salivary glands, tonsils, pharynx, nasal cavity and larynx.... . Early diagnosis is crucial to ensuring optimal health outcomes, so its important to get any symptoms checked out - even during Covid related restrictions, because unfortunately, cancers dont stop growing during a pandemic. . And for a great, evidence based account to follow, check out A Spoonful of Oral Medicine . . . . . #worldheadandneckcancerday #cancer #oralhealth #ilooklikeasurgeon #melbomfs #omfs #oralmedicine #dentists #womenindentistry See more

20.01.2022 Perioperative Nurses Week . Celebrations this week at Epworth, to highlight the essential role of perioperative nurses. Perioperative nurses supports patients who are having procedures, and they form the backbone to every stage of a patient’s surgical care, no matter how short their hospital stay: ... pre-operative care (e.g. admission) intra-operative care (e.g. scrub, scout, and anesthetic nurses), and post-operative care (e.g. recovery nurse). . I have had the good fortune of working with many exceptional perioperative nurses (too many to name!), so here is a big thank you to you all for your excellent care of our patients . . . . . #thankyou #teamwork #perioperativenurse #nurse #nurselife #hcw #care #ilooklikeasurgeon #womeninmedicine #womeninhealthcare #womeninsurgery #femalesurgeon See more

20.01.2022 The calm The serene stillness of a theatre following a day of hustle and bustle.

20.01.2022 Four years . 12 Sep 2016 was a day without fanfare, and after my morning operating at Epworth Cliveden, I had returned home to continue planning my solo private practice. . We have laid lots of foundation since then, and had plans for a big year! But 2020 has seen COVID19 devastate our beautiful world, and restrict our practice.... . So Im very thankful for this happy milestone, and the reminder that there is sufficient grace to get us through anything. . And a special thanks to Best Practice magazine for featuring Queens Parade Specialists; offering a sneak peek to our rooms until we can welcome you in person. . . . . . #privatepractice #sneakpeek #architecture #restoration #theqpsdifference #melbomfs See more

19.01.2022 Foggy glasses . Fogging is, unfortunately, a common phenomenon for masked, bespectacled folks. . Fogging is caused when the warm exhaled breath meets the cooler lens, so can be eliminated by a well fitting mask:... mould the wire over the nose tighten your mask (easy to do with ties but still achievable with ear loop masks - either with an ear guard, or put a twist/figure-of-8 into the loop before placing over ears). . Other touted - but personally untested - methods include: placing tissues under the top edge to seal the gap, using commercial anti-fog products, or washing glasses with soapy water and allow to air dry overnight (surfactant action) N.B. any lens treatment may damage special coating. . My personal anti-fog remedy is to tape the upper edge of the mask down with medical tape. This not only helps with eliminating fogging, but also reduces movement of the mask when I speak (i.e. from opening and closing my jaw), and it stops me taking off my mask unnecessarily as I dont like taking the tape off my skin. . You can also reduce fogging by loosening the lower ties on a mask, or with a valved mask - but that would totally defeat the purpose of community masking. . So lets mask up properly Melbourne, and please remember to #stayhome #washyourhands #gettested and #physicaldistance . . . . #maskupmelbourne #wearamask #covid19 #ilooklikeasurgeon #melbomfs #omfs #melboralsurgeon #melboralsurgery #actoflovenotfear See more

17.01.2022 Oasis . It was so amazing to overlook this courtyard for the The Royal Melbourne Hospital medical records training this morning! I must admit that the thought of seven hours staring at a computer screen had initially filled me with dread. But it was a great day . On top of the useful IT skills acquired, we even got a lunch break (a bit of a luxury for a surgeon); caught some sun; listened to the cascading water and the bird song, and indulged in (quite!) a few photos .... . I had actually completed part of my medical training at Royal Park (only 6km from the CBD!) but I dont think this building was opened then. . Have you discovered any gems hiding right under your noses?! . . . . . #sun #oasis #hiddengems #medicaltraining #ilooklikeasurgeon #melbourne See more

16.01.2022 Mask truths . There are so many myths out there about mask wearing - one of which is that you are only going to get carbon dioxide toxicity from rebreathing your exhaled breath. . Today, Bec, Sally, and I scrubbed out of our theatre list and checked our oxygen level - after over four hours masked up. None of us have major medical issues so unsurprisingly, our oxygen levels measured between 98-100%. And if you look closely, youll see that each of us have two masks on -... a tight fitting N95 AND a surgical mask over the top. . So unless you have a pre-existing medical condition (and if you do, you should consult your GP) - you should be okay with a mask too! Just a small step we can all take for the sake of our community. . . . . . #actoflovenotfear #ilooklikeasurgeon #masks #facts #melbomfs #omfs #covid19 #melboralsurgeon #melboralsurgery #oralsurgery #womenindentistry #womeninmedicine #womeninsurgery #womeninstem See more

16.01.2022 Tenacity . #weekendmoods #wordoftheweek

15.01.2022 26 Jun 1498 . Celebrating 522 years since the first bristle toothbrush was invented in China! These were made of coarse boar hairs attached to handles of bamboo or bone. . In 1938, nylon bristles were introduced by Dupont de Nemours, followed closely by the first electric toothbrush in 1939. Modern toothbrushes are usually made with plastic moulded handles, but many are moving back to more environmentally friendly alternatives such as bamboo.... . It is important that patients continue toothbrushing following their procedures, and all our patients are given an extra soft bristled toothbrush to aid this. And whilst we have made the move back to bamboo handles, I promise that our brushes do not have bristles! . Happy Brushing . . . . . #oralhealth #toothbrushing #ilooklikeasurgeon #melbomfs #omfs #melboralsurgeon #melboralsurgery #oralsurgery #dentalhealth #qps #theqpsdifference See more

14.01.2022 Afterglow . Feel so blessed to be able to work with a wonderful team in these beautiful rooms, despite all the changes brought by COVID19. . And am so thankful that despite the extension to Stage 4 restrictions - that we get to enjoy these spring nights and lights.... . Stay safe Melbourne. . . . . . . #melbourne #stage4 #practisegratitude #theqpsdifference See more

14.01.2022 Single use masks . Its been heartening to see so many adopting masks before Melbournes mandatory requirement from midnight tonight; but many masked crusaders are wearing them incorrectly. So, here are a few tips on single use masks from a frequent user: wear the coloured side outward (and pleats facing away from you), mould the metallic strip to the bridge of your nose to improve the fit; this also reduces fogging for those with glasses. I often bend the wire in th...e middle as my first step, after securing the mask, pull the bottom of the mask over your chin whilst firmly holding your mask over your nose (to attempt to form a seal around your chin, mouth, and nose). . It is worth taking your time to ensure the fit is as comfortable as possible because once on, you should refrain from touching your mask again. (i.e. assume the mask is doing its job and is hence contaminated). If you must adjust your mask; sanitise your hands before, and after any adjustment. . Please dispose of your masks safely and responsibly. Take them off by the straps (the least contaminated portion of the mask) and put it straight into the bin. Then clean your hands. . And please remember that the key to reducing transmission is still to: #gettested if symptomatic #stayathome if possible #physicaldistance at 1.5m apart #washyourhands frequently, for 20 secs each time. . But do mask up properly so that we can get the most benefit from our collective efforts as a community. And lets get these case numbers down! . . . . . . #wearamask #maskedcrusader #covid19 #ilooklikeasurgeon #theqpsdifference #melbomfs #OMFS #melbourneoralsurgeon #oralsurgery #womeninmedicine #womenindentistry #womeninsurgery #womeninstem #surgicallife See more

13.01.2022 After the rain . Thankful for spring in Melbourne. And especially thankful COVID infection continues to drop - only 12 new cases today . .... . . . . #melbourne #covid_19 #stage4 #stayhome #schoolhidays #practisinggratitude #spring See more

12.01.2022 Its been an emotional week, full of thoughts, discussions, and learning on equality, privilege, unconscious bias, racism, sexism, inclusion, and justice. . So it was timely to don #crazysocks4docs today, and encourage health care workers to look after their mental health. . #RUOK

12.01.2022 Engagement . Today marked the return of jaw surgery to Monash Health, and our patient - having had her procedure on hold for three months - was palpably excited. . Our eager med student then showed me these beautiful stencils she had completed, to help her understand the movements of the jaws before she saw the procedure for the first time today. What a !... . The day flowed smoothly, all the cases went according to plan, and to top it off - the registrars, residents, and I had some great discussions around privilege, inequality, and our shared responsibility . These are the days when Im extra grateful to be involved in public health! . . . . . . #engagement #advocacy #makeadifference #teachlearngrow #surgicallife #ilooklikeasurgeon #melbjawsurgery #jawsurgery #orthognathicsurgery #melbomfs #omfs #practisinggratitude See more

11.01.2022 Fifteen years . Happy Anniversary Jeremy . Weve weathered our share of storms (including opening a practice in the middle of a pandemic!), but thankful for the rainbows at the end - they are more fun with you.... . . , . . . . #covenant #love #marriedlife #fifteenyears See more

11.01.2022 Melbourne moods . Two consecutive days of zeros - first time since 5-6 Mar Down from a daily high of 725 new cases (5 Aug). .... Celebrating today with a donut & wearing clothes other than scrubs . Lockdown was tough, and the process wasn’t perfect, but we we did it together . Let’s continue to be sensible about Victoria reopening, and reduce the risk of a third wave: wear a mask wash your hands physical distance get tested . . . . . . #mercy #covid #melbourne #donutday #melbomfs #melboralsurgeon #melboralsurgery #practisinggratitude See more

10.01.2022 Queens Pde Est 1853 . Great to see so many people wearing masks, when we dropped into Queens Parade Specialists today. . We also took the chance to admire the new street art nearby, retelling the parades story - though I admit it took a bit of deciphering to understand the script as Im not used to the font.... . It can also be difficult to distinguish pseudo-science from facts when you are reading information from the internet. Do check the source! And if you want to follow a couple of good accounts, have a look at @thewholesomedoctor and @drkate_gregorevic. They have also written recently on the benefits of wearing masks . Have a good weekend. And remember #stayhome #staysafe #washyourhands #wearamask . . . . . . #actoflovenotfear #theqpsdifference #ilooklikeasurgeon #melbomfs #omfs #melboralsurgeon #melboralsurgery #oralsurgery #queensparade See more

10.01.2022 RecycleReduceReuse . We may have just closed out ‘National Recycling Week’, but everyday is a good day for recycling . Health care is notoriously for the amount of ‘waste’ it generates; so we had consciously designed our practice to enhance our ability to ‘recycle, reduce, and reuse’.... . And thanks to the addition of the purple bin (for glass recycling) last week - we can now separate our landfill and recycling into seven different bins . . 85% of health care waste is general and non hazardous (source: WHO), including a lot of clean soft plastic packaging required to maintain sterility. But soft plastics (i.e. scrunchable plastics) are actually readily recyclable via REDcycle bins (Woolworths and Coles). . And whilst many larger organisations do not yet recycle soft plastics in-house, our team always try to reduce our environmental footprint, even if this means collecting the clean packaging from our theatre lists to recycle externally. . Please check out Planet Ark, REDCYCLE, and Replast, and see how easy it is to commit to ‘recycle, reduce, and reuse,’. Every little bit helps! . . . . . #ThereIsNoPlanetB #EveryBitCounts #TheQPSDifference #recycle #RecycleReduceReuse #redcycle #melbourne #FitzroyNorth #MelbOMFS #MelbOralSurgeon #MelbOralSurgery See more

10.01.2022 Daffodil Day 28 August . This year may feel a little different but the need to stop cancer is just the same. . Were donating today in memory of Ned - who touched many lives in his short time on earth #neverforgotten ... . Daffodils alway reminds me of our surgical fellowships ( 2013-2014) and the wonderful friends we made; and even though they seem so far away - we fly back with our beautiful memories . . . . . . . . #daffodilday #daffodils #cancer #research #oxford #uk #melbomfs #omfs #melboralsurgeon #melboralsurgery #redforned See more

10.01.2022 Thanks Beci Orpin. Great resource.

09.01.2022 #dentalhealthweek 3-9 Aug . Instead of celebrating Dental Health, we had a week of constant changes as Melbourne headed into Stage 4 restrictions and its first ever curfew; and dental practices received a mid-week order to wind down with immediate effect. . But this does not mean that you are not allowed to visit your dentist. Many practices are staying open to provide urgent care so you can still access treatment if you have an emergency.... . Towards the end of Victorias first lockdown earlier this year, we had a much greater number of patients presenting with dental infections to the tertiary hospital where I was oncall. Some of the patients had delayed presentation and required multiple operations, and one was even admitted to ICU. So please dont neglect your dental (medical, nor mental) health, especially during restrictions! . And what to do with all the extra time at home - have a look at the ADA website for some handy hints on how to improve your oral health! . . . . . . . . #dentalhealthweek2020 #ada #melbourne #stage4 #curfew #melbomfs #omfs #melboralsurgeon #melboralsurgery #oralsurgery #emergencycare #dentistry #womenindentistry See more

09.01.2022 Covid Testing Take II . So we were back at the Respiratory clinic earlier than expected. . Mr R’s cold symptoms came at an especially inconvenient time, and I must admit that I was momentarily tempted to ignore it and just carry on with life! I reasoned that the chances of it being Covid was close to zero - coming hot on the heels of Ms R’s and my own negative tests; with likely transmission of a common cold within a family; hayfever season; and Victoria’s recent low tra...nsmissions etc... . BUT . we all know that rigorous testing is vital to maintain viral suppression... So off we went to add another swab to the 200+ test processed by the The Royal Children's Hospital, Melbourne yesterday (go Victorian kids and parents ). . It was great to receive confirmation today that Mr R is Covid free, but it’s still home time until symptoms resolve. So we’ll just have to order in some s to celebrate the eleventh consecutive day of Double Zeros for Victoria! . Thank you to everyone for being so understanding with last minute schedule changes - especially to my patients, the QPS team, and my colleagues. #workingtogether . . . . . . #covid #covidtesting #gettested #workingparents #theqpsdifference #melbomfs #melboralsurgeon #melboralsurgery #doubledonuts See more

09.01.2022 Melbourne Covid Normal . Today marks the resumption of elective operating, and routine dentistry... . Here’s a celebratory #tb photo of me with ‘Sophie the surgeon’. I *may* have bought a couple of kid’s meals at Grill'd just to get my hands on this . . . . . . #representationmatters #covidnormal #ilooklikeasurgeon #femalesurgeon #melbomfs #omfs #melboralsurgery #melboralsurgeon See more

08.01.2022 TGIF . We don’t normally do Friyays, but we are today because it’s the last day of schooling from home! . Well done Melbourne parents - we did it ... . (Photo from our last trip away pre-lockdown) . . . . #workingtogether #wedidit #melbourne #schoolingfromhome #virtualschool #workingparents #femalesurgeon #melbomfs See more

08.01.2022 Quick change . These images were taken within two hours and the marks on my face - made by the tight fitting N95 mask - stayed around for another couple of hours. . Specialist surgeons are not involved with the day to day care of COVID-19 patients; so Im really in awe of my colleagues who have N95s on for hours on end; looking after our most vulnerable. Thank you for all your sacrifices.... . . . . . . . #maskupmelbourne #HCWs #covid19 #covid #ilooklikeasurgeon #womeninomfs #womeninsurgery #womenindentistry #womeninmedicine #melbomfs #melboralsurgeon #melboralsurgery #oralsurgery See more

08.01.2022 Mid-Autumn Festival . There was a beautiful light at the practice this evening, as the sky was lit by the beautiful full moon. . It was impossible to capture the awesomeness of the moon with my iPhone, so I headed home to enjoy my moon cake instead. (Thanks S&D for the gift and for always reminding me of significant dates!)... . We live in a multicultural city - so we had our , with a cup of English , brewed in my favourite teapot. . Happy Mid-Autumn Festival . . . . #midautumnfestival #multicultural #mooncake See more

08.01.2022 PSA Melbourne Strong winds and power outages have resulted in water not being treated to their usual standards. Yarra Waters have advised boiling prior to use in the following suburbs:

07.01.2022 Reprieve . Its been a trying fortnight - absorbing and processing issues around inequality and racism - whilst battling chaos at home, hectic oncall, and a busy workload. . So it was lovely to finally get out, and feel human again.... . Heres to a good week. . . . . . #justbreathe #worthfightingfor #selfcare #surgicallife #oncalllife #reprieve #mentalhealth See more

07.01.2022 Happy Friday . Victorian hospital networks set up their timetable on a four week rotating cycle, so most surgeons operate on a similar schedule. . Ive consultant appointments at two public hospitals and it so happens that the commitments fall heavily in one week - this week! Add to that a concurrent week of oncall, late night call-ins, and resumption of normal private practice post-restrictions - its certainly been one busy week.... . I must admit I was a little tired and slightly grumpy when I left work, but this beautiful sight reminded me I have so much to be grateful for, including a job that I love. #bestjobintheworld . Off now to enjoy one of my favourite times of the week - the traditional Friday family cooking and movie night. Our preview tonight was Julia Donaldsons Zog @abctv Highly recommended and enjoyed by children and adults alike! . Have a great weekend . . . . #practicinggratitude #ilooklikeasurgeon #oncalllife #surgicallife #lovemyjob #melbomfs #omfs #melboralsurgery #melboralsurgeon #melbjawsurgery #theqpsdifference #fitzroynorth #queensparade #queensparadespecialists See more

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07.01.2022 Ear guards . Our team have been using ear guards with our ear loop masks. Not only do they improve the fit of the one-size-fits-some masks, they also relieve the pressure on ears when you have the mask on for any length of time. . There are many open source files to print your own ear guards, and whilst not everyone will have access to a 3D printer - there are everyday items you can use which do the same job! I am not a great seamstress ( my forte lies in suturing soft... tissue), but even I could put a couple of buttons on a hat or headband. . So do look for ways to improve mask fit and comfort - itll increase the chance of your wearing it properly; better protecting yourself and your community. . . . . . #wearamask #masktips #stayhome #staysafe #washyourhands #physicaldistance #actoflovenotfear #theqpsdifference #covid #ilooklikeasurgeon #melbomfs #omfs #melboralsurgeon #melboralsurgery #oralsurgery See more

06.01.2022 Post-operative care . Scrunchy, pictured immediately following surgery, was well on her way to recovery when I checked in with her mum two days after her procedure. . It’s my routine to call each patient a few days following surgery. Patients usually do not remember our discussions in the recovery bay so the call provides an opportunity to answer questions, reinforce instructions, and to check on recovery.... . Some of my post-operative patients were surprised when I called them yesterday, at the beginning of the grand final long weekend One was sweetly concerned that I was ‘working’ on a public holiday, but I reassured her that it was for my benefit - I relax better after I have spoken with everyone . . Then it was off for adventures; including the first face to face meeting with grandparents for months! . Enjoy the weekend . . . . . . . #theqpsdifference #specialistcare #melbomfs #omfs #melboralsurgery #oralsurgery #melboralsurgeon #oralsurgeon #womenindentistry #womeninsurgery #womeninmedicine See more

06.01.2022 NAIDOC 8-15 Nov 2020 . NAIDOC Week celebrates the history, culture, and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. So I found it especially poignant yesterday, when we were also commemorating Remembrance Day, to recall the military service of our First Nations People. . Aboriginal and Torres Strait islander people have served in every conflict and commitment involving Australian defence contingents since Federation (source: Australian War Memorial), ...even through times when they were not recognised by the nation for which they fought. . Thank you for your sacrifice We will remember them. . . . . #NAIDOC #WeWillRememberThem #LestWeForget #AlwaysWasAlwaysWillBe #OneAndFree See more

06.01.2022 Thank you . I was very moved to see this photo essay when I ventured out of The Royal Melbourne Hospital today . . What a lovely way to honour the countless individuals in the Parkville Biomedical Precinct; working tirelessly behind the scenes. And in a state of masked crusaders, it was especially lovely to look upon multiple smiling faces at the same time.... . Thank you to all our everyday heroes We will get through this pandemic together! . . . . . . #trueheros #everydayheroes #covid #photography #smiles #hcw #healthcareworkers #melbomfs #melboralsurgery #melboralsurgeon #femalesurgeon See more

06.01.2022 News . So thankful to hear that the 14 day rolling average for new COVID19 infections have dropped to 49.6 in Metro Melbourne and 3.5 in Regional Victoria! . If we continue to hold this trajectory, 28 Sep 2020 will mark the resumption / increase of many services, including:... Elective surgery Dental care . After this long stretch in Stage 4, really thankful for this great outcome And so ready to return to my day job and give up being a part time substitute teachers aid. . . . . . #bringiton #schoolingfromhome #workingparents #covid #restrictions #melbourne #dentistry #womenindentistry #femaleindentistry #melbomfs #melboralsurgeon #melboralsurgery #specialistcare #theqpsdifference See more

06.01.2022 Back at school . The kids are finally back at school today And I don’t know who is more excited - them or me?!? . They skipped off this morning with their hand sanitisers and face masks. And despite using various commercial ear savers, their favourite turns out to be recycled plastic ( milk bottles in this instance).... . The kids prefer this as: it is flat (fitting easily under bicycle helmets) it catches less in my daughter’s hair, and it is comfortable (as it is easy to customise for length). . And if your child(ren) are wearing masks - do make sure it is adapted properly to reduce the need for adjustments (and contamination). You can use the above hack, hair clips, hair ties, around pigtails, monkey pick ups.... the possibilities are endless! . And to all the kids returning to school - have a great last term . . . . . #school #backtoschool #earsavers #masks #maskupmelbourne #recycling #upcycle #melbourne #melbomfs #melboralsurgeon #melboralsurgery See more

05.01.2022 Happy Fathers Day . #throwback to us having a ball in Tokyo. . .... . . . . #happyfathersday See more

05.01.2022 Work life integration . As working parents, life has always been a delicate balancing act; but this difficulty has increased in the Covid era - with restrictions, remote working, and concurrent schooling from home. . This morning was a classic example - it was manageable whilst attending a multidisciplinary zoom meeting and providing IT support for two students multiple meetings. An out of field oncall phone call came in, and all off a sudden - too much was happening all at ...once and I couldnt keep up. . This is not unique though - according to the Washington Post, the average length of an uninterrupted stretch of work time for parents during COVID-19 was three minutes, 24 seconds." . So cheers to you if you managed to integrate work and schooling today . #throwback to when parent involvement at school meant a field trip (to the circus in this case!), and when we could physically help each other ..... We will get back there again - sooner if we all did our part!. . #gettested #washyourhands #wearamask #physicaldistancing . . . . . . . . #survival #workingfromhome #workingparents #surgicallife #oncalllife #ilooklikeasurgeon #womeninomfs #womeninsurgery #womenindentistry #melbomfs #physiciancouple #workingmom #workingmum See more

05.01.2022 RUK Day 10 Sep 20 . At the heart of us all, theres a longing for: connection, a purpose, and... a life of contribution. . In Stage 4 Melbourne; in isolation and with restricted work - life as we know it is gone. We are ok (most of the time) but Im very thankful for loved ones who check in on us, asking RUOK? . Miss R and I decorated a mask today in honour of RUOK Day, and my son looked in and asked Shouldnt everyday be RUOK day? . . . . . . #ruok #ruokday #artclass #wearamask #schoolingfromhome #selfcare #mentalhealth #ilooklikeasurgeon #womeninmedicine #womenindentistry #womeninomfs #theqpsdifference #melbomfs See more

04.01.2022 World Smile Day . It’s hard to see all the lovely smiles around you when we are all masked up; but I was definitely smiling under my N95 this morning, with the return to jaw surgery operating. . And what a fitting way to close the week in which routine dentistry returned to Metro Melbourne And a good reminder to schedule your check up with your dentists to keep your healthy.... . Happy World Smile Day, and have a good weekend . . . . . . #ilooklikeasurgeon #femalesurgeon #worldsmileday #melbjawsurgery #jawsurgery #melbomfs #omfs #melboralsurgeon #melboralsurgery #theqpsdifference See more

04.01.2022 World No Tobacco Day 31 May 2020 . We all know there are huge benefits to quitting smoking, but did you know that smoking is the main cause of preventable death and disease in Australia? In fact, the Cancer Council reports that 15,500 Australians die annually from tobacco use. . Thanks @saraillamas for sharing your design. Your talent and creativity never fails to amaze me.... . . . . . . #preventionisbetterthancure #prevention #tobaccofree #quit #quitsmoking #health #ilooklikeasurgeon #doctorsofinstagram #queensparadespecialists #theqpsdifference See more

04.01.2022 Valved mask . Please do NOT wear a mask that has a valve! The valve makes it easier to exhale by bypassing the filtration, so you can still spread the Corona virus if you are infected. . And please dont think that you cannot be infectious if you are not symptomatic; most cases have been spread by individuals before they realise they were infected.... . A special shout out to Mr M who modelled an oversized valved mask for me. This also serves as a good reminder that one-size-fits-some sizing are usually designed on an adult male mannikin, and not suitable for everyone. So please make sure you choose a mask which covers your mouth, nose and chin, with no gaps on the sides. . And as always, remember to #gettested if symptomatic #stayathome if possible #physicaldistance at 1.5m apart #washyourhands 20 secs. . . . . . . #wearamask #mask #actoflovenotfear #ilooklikeasurgeon #melbomfs #omfs #melboralsurgeon #melboralsurgery See more

04.01.2022 Virus be gone . Very excited about our new purchases - UVC lamps with ozone, which provides additional disinfection in our rooms at the end of the day. . This is only one of a long list of additional measures we have adopted at QPS to improve patient safety, as we know that every bit helps.... . Lets all do our little bit to combat this virus, together. #stayhome #washyourhands #wearamask . . . . #theqpsdifference #covid19 #ilooklikeasurgeon #melbomfs #omfs #melboralsurgeon #melboralsurgery #oralsurgery See more

03.01.2022 Surgical complications . Delta Goodrems new song, a narrative of when your whole world stops and has to be reset, is perfectly suited to our current world scene. And it was even more poignant when I learned of the back story. . Paralyzed is inspired by Deltas experience of nerve injury following salivary gland surgery resulting in paralysis of her tongue. And whilst I do not perform this procedure, there are similarities with all surgical risks:... No surgery is risk-free. And whilst risks can be mitigated and complications can often be managed, the only way to remove risk is to avoid surgery. Complications will happen to every surgeon. I have had my fair share. The impact of a specific complication are very individual (e.g. loss of tongue movement for a singer), hence the need for personalised treatment plans, and informed consent. It is important to identify and rectify a complication early, as there is often recovery of function with time +/- therapy. . Thanks for sharing your story, @deltagoodrem, and for setting the mood in theatre today I am so glad you made such a great recovery. . . . . . . . . . #theatremoods #surgicalrisk #specialistcare #ilooklikeasurgeon #womeninomfs #womeninsurgery #womenindentistry #femalesurgeon #melbomfs #omfs #melboralsurgeon #melboralsurgery #theqpsdifference See more

02.01.2022 Multi disciplinary care . It has always been my dream to work in a clinic with like-minded colleagues; offering comprehensive care for our patients. We were one step closer today when we welcomed Dr Suhaib Alqudah (Melbourne Oral Medicine and Facial Pain Centre) to Queens Parade Specialists. . Suhaib worked as a senior dentist in Newcastle for a number of years before completing the clinical training of his Doctor of Clinical Dentistry in Oral Medicine (Medicine, Dentistry & ...Health Sciences at UniMelb). He is now finishing his PhD, so when he's not busy seeing patients with Oral Medicine needs, he's in the lab researching complex mucosal disease. . Today, between patients - and between bites ( thanks Cavallini Bakery & Patisserie) - we discussed patient care and compared notes on home schooling . So glad school returned to normal this week! But please keep vigilant, and keep safe. . . . . . #melboralmed #melboralsurgery #melbmaxillofacial #qps #mdt #comprehensivecare #theqpsdifference See more

01.01.2022 Women in Medicine Month . So proud to be included with this group of International Oral and Maxillofacial surgeons! .... #Repost @doctorjacci We’d like to close out September, Women in Medicine Month, by recognizing some of our amazing fellow female OMF surgeon colleagues who are paving the way, breaking barriers and shattering glass ceilings. Who are educating & training our future leaders & doctors. And who inspire & motivate us all to make our dreams a reality. Let this be motivation for what can be done: anything!! . . . . . . . #WIMMonth #femalesurgeon #scalpelsisters #womeninmedicinemonth #womeninmedicine #womeninsurgery #womenindentistry See more

01.01.2022 Remembrance Day . Thankful to be able to pause to remember the sacrifice of our soldiers and auxiliary personnel, who fought for a better future for us all. . We will remember them.... . . #WeWillRememberThem #LestWeForget #RememberanceDay See more