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25.01.2022 To all of our wonderful Sensational Days patients, We are just letting you know we are still here for you! While COVID-19 has resulted in some changes to our everyday practices, we wanted you to know we are still here to help, although we might look a little different! Here are some things you might notice are a little different when you arrive at the clinic: When you arrive, you will be asked to wash your hands.... There will be hand sanitiser available for you. You will get your temperature checked; we will hover a thermometer over your forehead until it beeps! We will note down your temperature. You may have to sit in a different waiting room so that there are not too many people in one room and your siblings will need to remain in the waiting room while you have your teeth counted. We will be wearing a new, very stylish outfit. This will include a long gown, a hair net and a face shield - dont worry, we can guarantee there are still our usual smiling faces underneath! We cant wait to see you soon! Prior to your appointment, further information will be sent via email to help prepare your child for their appointment. For further information on Sensational Days, please see the link below: https://www.kiddiesdentalcare.com.au/sensational-days-at-k/ See more

25.01.2022 A friendly reminder that the Team at Kiddies Dental Care are still here for you and your child, but we are limited to urgent and emergency care, such as acute dental pain or significant dental trauma during Stage 4 Restrictions. If your child is in pain, please do not hesitate to call us on 03 9372 8960 as we are doing emergency consultations when necessary. If you have any non-urgent concerns about your child's dental health - we are here to help! Our Team is availa...ble for TELEDENTISTRY Consultations. Simply head to our website, fill out the KDC Teledentistry Form https://www.kiddiesdentalcare.com.au/patient-information-f/ upload the photos of your child's teeth and one of our team will give you a call back to discuss your options. If you have any questions during this time, please do not hesitate to give us a call. Stay Well and Stay Home from the Team at Kiddies Dental Care See more

25.01.2022 Today is R U OK? day, and this year it feels more important than ever to ask.. R U OK? So let's all stay together and support our friends and family and together we'll be ok. For us in Victoria, even though we can't meet up with our friends, stay in contact with a phone call or FaceTime, as just seeing your friends online can help make it a better day! Check out the link for a fun R U OK video for the kids, with the lyrics attached, so the kids can sing along. Stay safe, stay well and ask R U OK? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=09qk0lXTfi4

24.01.2022 Now that all our kids are back at school, just some timely advice heading into the warmer months about how to make that daily lunchbox the healthiest it can be. Our friends at sugarbyhalf.com have a website packed with information on ways to reduce your sugar intake. Today's suggestion is to check out the LUNCHBOX DIRTY DOZEN https://www.sugarbyhalf.com/the_lunchbox_dirty_dozen, which include some foods we think are good, but can be crammed full of hidden sugars and not the h...ealthiest choices for little bodies or little teeth. Some of these nasties include: Fruit juice (highly processed and packed full of sugar) Fruit cups or fruit in juice (a huge sugar hit, better to have the fresh fruit) Fruit leather or dried fruit (no fruit benefit and can also stick on the teeth promoting decay) Store bought muesli bars (most are very high in sugar and some contain chocolate or yoghurt covering which add to the sugar content) Biscuits and dip combos (generally highly processed and full of sugars and salts) So when putting together the lunchbox, think fresh... For some additional advice on things to put in a healthy lunchbox, check out our blog https://www.kiddiesdentalcare.com.au/healthy-snac/ Have a great day from the Team at Kiddies Dental Care See more

22.01.2022 SO EXCITED to show you some of the things we have put in place at our Buckley Street Practice, that add to our already high level of infection control. We have a sign out the front to let you know what to do when you arrive, and as soon as you walk in the door you will notice some changes. We have sneeze guards in place, sanitising stations, floor markings and posters throughout the practice. And then we have our new exciting Contactless Temperature Screening Stations. These ...replace handheld thermometers and allow us the monitor the temperature of everyone that walks through the door. Even our Croc Mascot got in on the act today and checked to make sure his temperature was all ok. Our priority is to ensure the safety of our patients and our staff, and this equipment and safety processes have been implemented across all of our practices. If you have an upcoming appointment and you or your child are unwell, please ring the team and we can reschedule your appointment. Stay safe out there, mask up and we will get through this together. Have a good weekend. From all of us at Kiddies Dental Care See more

22.01.2022 Just a little post to say ... WE MISS YOU and miss seeing your smiling faces! During these crazy COVID times, we hope you are all doing ok, surviving our Melbourne Stage 4 Lockdown and working through home schooling, without going too crazy. ... As you know, it's NOT really business as usual for us, but please remember we are still able to see your child if they are in pain or they have a dental emergency. Or take advantage of our TELEDENTISTRY service if you have any concerns or questions about your child's teeth. Book online at our website (link in bio) or give our team a call. 03 9372 8960 We look forward to seeing you all soon! So take care out there, stay safe and wear a mask! See more

21.01.2022 WE HOPE YOU HAD A HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY! A big shout out to all the Mums out there. We hope that your Mother's Day in ISO was relaxing and full of love. And here is one of the MANY reasons why we deserve a special day just for us... hope you have a giggle. WE DID! https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=855052908328703

21.01.2022 We are so happy to see that the Australian Dental Association (ADA) has been focusing on how dental practices can improve and adapt their environment to the needs of autistic patients! We have been doing this for a while now at Kiddies Dental Care as our priority is ensuring good quality dental care is available for all children! This is why we commenced our specialised program Sensational Days at Kiddies Dental Care in 2019 , designed for children with autism spectrum diso...rder, sensory processing disorders and dental anxiety! To help make things a little easier for parents, we have created Kiddies Dental Care Social Stories for Buckley Street and Werribee, which will give your child a step by step explanation of what they can expect during a visit to us. Click on the link below to our Sensational Days page on our Website, here you will find the links to both Social Stories. https://www.kiddiesdentalcare.com.au/sensational-/ If you have any questions or would like to enquire more about Sensational Days at Kiddies Dental Care, contact us on 03 9372 8960. See more

20.01.2022 How have you been using your time during Stage 4 restrictions? At Kiddies Dental Care have been using the time to do some training with our team, and we thought it might be a good time to do some of your own ""Family Training". I think we can all relate to this.....Enjoy https://www.facebook.com/humorinslv/videos/676828689711195

19.01.2022 Happy Tuesday Everyone. Another great few days for Melbourne and our Covid numbers. As mentioned all the way through this pandemic, we need to continue to be tested if you are feeling unwell or have any symptoms, and this also includes your children. NSW Health have created a great video to show to your child if they do need to have a Covid test and what will happen during the test which hopefully makes them feel a bit less worried about having one!. So lets keep wearing those masks, stay healthy and have a great week from the Team at Kiddies Dental Care https://www.facebook.com/NewSouthWalesHealth/videos/2693304574215662/?v=2693304574215662

18.01.2022 REGULAR DENTAL VISITS - PREVENTION IS KEY! Question: I have no pain, why would I visit the dentist? Answer: Tooth decay, gum disease and other pathologies may not cause pain until they are well advanced. Our mouths need maintenance every 6 months to ensure that our teeth and gums are healthy and that we are on track with our oral hygiene at home. When you visit the dentist, we check much more than your teeth! We look at your jaw and its function..., the health of your soft tissues and gums, the way your teeth align, as well as check for any decay visually and with x-rays (as we covered yesterday, decay can hide in between the teeth). We may also provide professional cleaning, oral hygiene instruction and advice. If your mouth is not healthy it can result in the need for costly treatment, pain, infection, inability to chew well, all resulting in a decreased quality of life! Healthy teeth and gums mean that you can eat, speak and smile with confidence! Seeing your dentist regularly means that oral health issues can be detected early or prevented! Your childs first dental visit should be just after their first tooth appears or by the age of one. You can book an appointment online via our website or call (03) 9372 8960. www.kiddiesdentalcare.com.au If your child is highly anxious about visiting the dentist, they may be more suited to our Sensational Days program. To learn more, visit our blog https://www.kiddiesdentalcare.com.au/desensitisat/ #kiddiesdentalcare #dentalhealthweek #specialistdentist #kidsdentist #paediatricdentistry #paediatricdentist #dentistforkids #essendondentist #mooneepondsdentist #werribeedentist #dentistvisit #childrensdentist #healthyteeth #healthysmiles #healthykids #kidsteeth #brushyourteeth See more

17.01.2022 The Kiddies Dental Care Practice Bubble Lockdown is back. Due to the increase in Covid numbers of recent days, the decision has been made put further precautions in place for the protection of our patients and staff. We call this our Bubble Lockdown. As of tomorrow, each of our locations will have a KDC Team set up at each practice. This may mean that your regular dentist or therapist may not be working at your preferred location. Therefore you may prefer to travel to continu...e to see them or any of our experienced team will continue to care for your child. We are still able to offer you our amazing service with our wonderful team, all we ask is if you or your child feel unwell, please call and talk to us so we can reschedule your appointment. Also, the option of Teledentistry or a Zoom call is only a phone call away if you feel more comfortable. Head to our website for more information on this. https://www.kiddiesdentalcare.com.au/patient-information-f/ So it's still business as usual (well Covid usual that is) and we look forward to seeing you and you child at your next appointment! Take care and wear a mask. The team from Kiddies Dental Care!

17.01.2022 If you are in need of some positive posts popping up in your FB feed that restore your faith in humanity during this crazy time. Check out The Kindness Pandemic. It's a page with positive memes, wonderful stories of what people doing to help those in need and to also a place to share stories of what people are doing to pass the time if self-isolating. https://www.facebook.com/groups/515507852491119/?fref=nf&__xts__[0]=68.ARDeUhuXob40nDzuHOy0j0QhDU_Oa7Jz4GZVkptqPMO7MzPCM7uiqj5a7Sp5uplGd8ftDCamzZUyVsp342S5D4DHqXqdlfjN0vI7lUuFIElBAsQCy_T6B3NUxigiYoHvxsv6eJjs0FG3Djeyyl_kI2iM7JnkEcOeQwO0Uyj2vrGQb_av_7yG5Ch90OodDNPkuXqzD6VxXb8KjDMOBAFMAIYqAE009LnUX8bzj1Q39dQ7vVkQjJu71rLO-jUhXZENnTSJRU6I-XZz9260hQ6JW1EgVlQy_VApTsZsJgfF2vPIZXnJElyA9ZVvpYXifJxGILwk0H3lQdOvjfDe35AcFxu3PHHTXWP1nlRWp9xw4SLToWxyHXk8d9vO4_1XW808&__tn__=C-R

16.01.2022 A little bit of fun for a Friday afternoon. DOES THIS LOOK FAMILIAR?! Sensational Days at Kiddies Dental Care have your back! We have a wide range of Sensory toys (including ones with beans ) to help your child relax during their dental appointment! For more information on Sensational Days at Kiddies Dental Care see our website here: ... https://www.kiddiesdentalcare.com.au/sensational-days-at-k/ Have a great weekend everyone from the Team at Kiddies Dental Care

16.01.2022 A reminder to our patients if you have an upcoming emergency appointment at Kiddies Dental Care. With COVID-19 we have made some changes to our waiting areas and have removed most of the wonderful things that keep the kids entertained. Our much-loved colouring station is still there, but the crayons have been removed, as these cannot be cleaned after each patient. But there is an easy fix... just bring you own and create your own magical masterpiece. If you want to see the other changes we have made, please click on this link! https://www.kiddiesdentalcare.com.au/kiddies-and-the-cooki/ A big thank you for your ongoing support from the Team at Kiddies Dental Care

16.01.2022 HOW MUCH SUGAR IS IN YOUR TROLLEY?? How much sugar should we be consuming to maintain a healthy smile? How do we know how much sugar is in our food? Is there a difference between natural and added sugars? How does sugar affect our teeth? Certain bacteria that live on our tooth surfaces consume the sugar we eat and turn it into acid! The acid sits on the tooth surface and draws out the minerals that make it strong, causing it to weaken - this is called an acid attack. This ...happens every time we eat. If these acids attacks occur often, and there is not enough protection provided to the teeth, this can result in tooth decay! Could you imagine eating 14 teaspoons of sugar? Figures show that the average Australian consumes a whopping 14 teaspoons of sugar per day! The World Health Organisation (WHO) suggests that a maximum of 6 teaspoons (or 24 grams or less) of sugar per day can increase your overall health as well as decrease the risk of tooth decay. A great place to start with knowing how much sugar we are actually consuming is by reading food labels. Use the per 100g column to compare foods. Aim for less than 10 grams of sugar per 100 grams, but less than 5 grams is even better! This includes both natural and added sugars. Did you know that sugar comes in many forms and can be called many different names? This can make it very difficult to detect on food/drink labels. Some examples to look out for include: Brown/raw/palm sugar Cane juice Corn syrup & high fructose corn syrup Maltodextrin Maltose Glucose Sucrose HELPFUL HINTS: Saying no in the supermarket to an unhealthy item means that you do not have to continue saying no at home. Fresh is best! Packaged foods are generally higher in sugar than fresh alternatives. No added sugar does not mean it is sugar free! Hidden sugars in everyday foods can increase your overall intake very quickly! Products that claim to have no added sugars can still contain a LOT of sugars! If it is sugar free it does not always mean that it is a tooth friendly choice. Sugar free carbonated drinks (including soda water), cordials and snacks can be acidic to the oral environment and still cause the tooth enamel to become weak. Minimise grazing throughout the day, this will result in less acid attacks. Rinse with water after eating to wash away debris and help the saliva to buffer back to a healthy pH. For more information and suggestions for tooth-friendly snacks, see our blog: https://www.kiddiesdentalcare.com.au/healthy-snacks-health/

15.01.2022 https://www.facebook.com/zoosvictoria/videos/238611037248093/ Thursday at 4pm after the first week of home schooling. Sending our love to all the parents out there, oh mummy snow leopard we can all relate

14.01.2022 The Team at Kiddies Dental Care are excited to let you know WE ARE BACK... and we are ready to help your children. If your child requires any current or previously postponed dental treatment, level 3 restrictions have been lifted and we are able to offer some additional treatments that we may have been unable to do ! For those of you waiting for your regular checkups, we hope to be able to help you once level 2 restrictions have been lifted so fingers crossed in a f...ew weeks. As always, the wellbeing of our team and our patients are top priority, therefore in order to ensure a safe environment for everyone, there are still certain restrictions in place and you will be asked to complete a COVID-19 questionnaire before coming in to see us! Please call the team at KIDDIES DENTAL CARE prior to visiting so we can discuss with you treatments we are now able to perform and the options for your child. We look forward to seeing you soon. See more

14.01.2022 Does your child always breathe through their mouth? You may not think anything of it, but constant open mouth breathing can affect your child in many ways. During your child’s dental appointments you may be asked questions regarding their airway health. Here are some of the reasons why investigating mouth breathing is so important: To assess for compromised airways such as enlarged tonsils, adenoids and/or undiagnosed conditions (e.g rhinitis). ... It can be associated with obstructive sleep apnea, which can be linked to restless sleeping patterns, daytime concentration problems, daytime sleepiness and bedwetting. It can lead to dental malocclusion (misalignment of teeth). It is linked to poor tongue posture and low muscle tone. It can cause bad breath Why nasal breathing is important: Breathing is one of the body’s vital functions. Effective nasal breathing aids filtration of toxins, adequate uptake of oxygen and regulation of body temperature. Ineffective nasal breathing can lead to poor tongue posture, and evidence shows having a low tongue posture can alter the development of the hard palate. Additionally mouth breathing during sleep can dehydrate the mouth, allowing bacteria to release odour (halitosis). If you have any questions or you are concerned about your child breathing through their mouth, ask us at your next dental appointment. Our Oral Myology team at Kiddies Dental Care may be able to help you and your child. Or call and speak with one of the team as to how we can help. 03 9372 8960 See more

13.01.2022 Looking for a fun, educational and interactive website to keep your kids entertained while we are still in lockdown? Well the gang at Sesame Street have delivered. Head to SesameStreet.org/caring here you will find videos for the kids to watch and learn about why we are wearing masks, how to wash your hands properly and even fun games that teach your kids the best ways to brush their teeth. So keep those little brains busy and have lots of fun at the same time. Stay well, stay healthy and wear a mask from the Team at Kiddies Dental Care

13.01.2022 Its our favourite week of the year! ITS DENTAL HEALTH WEEK! Dental Health Week is the Australian Dental Associations (ADA)s major annual oral health campaign which takes place every year in the first week of August. During this week we aim to educate you on the importance of good oral health! We will be posting a new theme each day with information to help you achieve the healthiest and happiest smile!... The ADA and this year's campaign aims to educate Australians about the importance of maintaining good oral health by promoting four key messages: Brush twice a day with fluoride toothpaste. Clean between your teeth daily using floss or interdental brushes. Eat a healthy, balanced diet and limit sugar intake. Visit the dentist regularly for check-ups and preventive care. Each day we will focus on one of these themes! This year, the ADA has decided to concentrate their campaign on the harm that sugar does to oral health with the focus on How much sugar is hiding in your trolley which draws on the concept of hidden sugars and how to read food labels. So of course, our first session will be on how to GET SUGAR SAVVY. SO GET EXCITED and stay tuned for our first session tomorrow! HAPPY DENTAL HEALTH WEEK from the Team at KIDDIES DENTAL CARE See more

13.01.2022 The Team at Kiddies Dental Care are well prepared to continue to see your child, as we are following the highest standards required in response to COVID-19 We have made some changes to our practices in Essendon, Werribee and Buckley Street, and we thought we would have our good friend Cookie Monster to show you around. If you have an upcoming appointment it would be a great idea to watch this together with your child.

12.01.2022 Welcome 2021! Sensational Days in Buckley Street are back up and running alternating fortnightly between Tuesday Morning and Thursday Morning. At Werribee Clinic, Sensational Days will be running alternating fortnightly between Monday morning and Friday morning. For those of you that haven't heard of our Sensational Days Clinic, they are sessions that are booked specifically for our ASD, sensory or dentally anxious patients. You can read more on our website https://www.kiddiesdentalcare.com.au/sensational-days/ or call us on 03 9372 8960. We are SO excited to see you!

12.01.2022 FLOSSING! Did you know that nearly half of the surface of your teeth lies between them? If youre solely relying on brushing, youre not cleaning a significant portion of your teeth, which can impact the health of our teeth and gums. By removing the plaque from in between your teeth you can help to prevent tooth decay, gum disease and bad breath! It is important to add flossing into your childs oral care routine as soon as the teeth start to touch - for some children this c...an be before 3 years of age. Dental decay often starts in between the teeth so it is important that we keep these areas as clean and healthy as possible! Children below the age of 10 should always be assisted with flossing as it can be tricky! Many parents that visit us express how difficult flossing can be for their children. Here are our top tips for flossing for your child: Introduce the concept of flossing early and lead by example! This will get your child familiar with the idea before it comes time to need to implement it into their routine. Practice makes perfect! The more you floss, the easier it becomes! If you would like to share the duty with your child, allow them to floss the front teeth, then you do the back! There are many different floss aids available - choose one that works best for you and your child. For improved access and visibility, lie your child down while flossing. This can work well in bed, or with their head in your lap. Routine dental x-rays help us check that in between the teeth are strong and healthy - so make sure you visit your dentist regularly! For more information on flossing, see our blog: https://www.kiddiesdentalcare.com.au/start-flossing-childs/ Have a great Thursday... from all of us at KIDDIES DENTAL CARE :)

11.01.2022 Richard, the amazing hubby of our gorgeous Sensational Days Guru, Carlee, is back at it again. On the 19th Feb 2021, Richard is again taking on the Oscars100 Hut to Hut at Mount Buller. After his injury last year, he's back to complete it this year and will not let the mountain win! No fundraising this year due to the difficult year we all had last year, but wanted to let all of our Sensational Days patients know that he's running again for you all this year! Go Richard.....you got this!!!

11.01.2022 Anyone else feeling like this?? Time does fly! But how good is it to put your feet up and have a coffee/tea! #kiddiesdentalcare #dentalhealth #specialistdentist #kidsdentist #paediatricdentist #dentistforkids #werribeedentist #essendondentist #dentistvisit #childrensdentist #kidsteeth #dentalcare #putyourfeetup #mumsofmelbourne

11.01.2022 We are here for our patients! Some things are not urgent, but you may still want reassurance. For our Kiddies Dental Care patients, we are offering complimentary phone calls with our amazing Dental Therapists to assist with these concerns. If you have a non-urgent concern, we can schedule a phone or video call with you so we can answer your questions. You may be asked to send a photo or video prior to this call, so where possible you don...t need to come into the practice. If we determine your concern may be a bit more complex or urgent, you may be asked to make an appointment. If you would like to talk to one of the Team, please call us on 03 93728960 and we can arrange a time that suits. See more

09.01.2022 Just like that ....off they go!!! It's Back To School Week and we would like to send a big shout out to all the amazing kids starting school! To all the Kinder Kids, Primary School Kids or the Year 7 Kids heading off the High School - HAVE FUN and FLY HIGH To all the Parents and Carers out there, who are feeling a bit emotional and wiping away tears (happy or sad tears) ...you've got this! Be proud, you have created amazing kids who are ready to face the world! #kiddiesdentalcare

09.01.2022 FRIDAY FUNNIES...... it's all about those healthy choices! Have a great weekend everyone, from all of us at Kiddies Dental Care

09.01.2022 If your child is anxious or scared to visit the dentist, they may benefit from desensitisation appointments at Kiddies Dental Care! Desensitisation is a common method used to help improve anxieties and phobias. At Kiddies Dental Care, we do this by gently introducing the dental environment over frequent appointments until your child becomes comfortable. Each child is different and some may take longer to feel safe - which is perfectly okay! We use ...positive reinforcement throughout our desensitisation process to help your child feel excited each time they visit us. Sensational Days at Kiddies Dental Care offer desensitisation appointments to help improve your childs confidence in the dental environment! Unfortunately due to current Stage 4 Restrictions, these appointments have been put on hold. However, this is a GREAT opportunity to introduce the idea of dental visits to your child by using our social stories to prepare for their future appointment! We have social stories for both our Buckley Street and Werribee practices and here you can see what a dental visit will look like. If youd like to read more, please follow the link below: https://www.kiddiesdentalcare.com.au/sensational-days-at-k/ If you have any questions or would like to talk to one of our team, please do not hesitate to call 03 9372 8960. Stay healthy, stay safe and wear a mask. See more

09.01.2022 Dear Patients, The Team at Kiddies Dental Care is doing everything we can to keep you informed on the latest changes to your childs dental care during this time. We are following the advice of the Victorian DHHS, which advises that all Dentists are now in STAGE 4 RESTRICTIONS. This means that Dental Practitioners in metropolitan Melbourne can only provide URGENT CARE. Stage 4 restrictions are aligned to the Victorian Governments current State of Disaster and focus on saving ...and protecting the lives of all Victorians through restricting non-essential movement across the state. So what does all this mean for you and your child? The team at Kiddies Dental Care is still here for you, but we are limited to urgent and emergency care, such as acute dental pain or significant dental trauma. If your child is in pain or has a dental emergency please contact us straight away. If this happens after hours, we have information on our website that may help. https://www.kiddiesdentalcare.com.au/dental-emergencies-ho/ If you have non-urgent concerns about your child's teeth and would like to talk to one of our team, TELEDENTISTRY CONSULTS are available. Please contact us or HEAD TO OUR WEBSITE to make a booking. Your routine dental treatment and check-ups will be deferred and our team will be contacting you to reschedule these appointments over the coming weeks. At Kiddies Dental Care, as always, the health and safety of our patients and our staff are most important. If you have any questions or need clarification would like to make a non-urgent phone consultation, please call the team on 03 9372 8960. Stay safe and stay healthy from all of us at Kiddies Dental Care

09.01.2022 Love this little hack hope it helps any of our parents knowing children over 12 will now be required to wear masks this week Stay safe everyone

08.01.2022 Just a reminder that Kiddies Dental Care will be closed on Tuesday 26th January, but will be back to business as usual on Wednesday 27th January. In the case of a dental emergency tomorrow, please see our after hours support blog at https://www.kiddiesdentalcare.com.au/dental-emerg/ Enjoy your day off from the team at Kiddies Dental Care.

08.01.2022 Are you looking for online options to take your mind off things at the moment? Josh Gad one of the stars from some of our favourite kid's movies is reading books on his Twitter Page every night to kids and their families. Such a great idea! See the link below. So it got us thinking....if you see something online that you think is a great way to keep in contact with what's going on and something that the kids (and us parents fro that matter) would love. Post it here so we ca...n all get some enjoyment from it. It can be music, positive memes...anything. If you are self-isolating or doing social distancing, or know someone who is, please reach out and stay in contact. Let's keep our community spirit going, even if we have to think of different and fun ways to do it! https://chipandco.com/actor-josh-gad-is-reading-books-to-/

07.01.2022 In case you missed it yesterday. The wonderful team at Play School have put together a 20 minute episode to help explain to your children about the Coronavirus, why it is so important to stay at home and why we need to be washing our hands. It's a great idea to sit and watch this with your children in case they have any other questions for you. So sit back, enjoy and take yourself back to the days when we all watched such an amazing show. The Team at Kiddies Dental Care wi...ll continue to be there for you if you are concerned about your child's teeth via our Teledentistry Service or in an Dental Emergency. And keep checking our FaceBook and Instagram pages for fun things for the kids to do and watch ( and sometimes some light relief for you!) Take care of each other, from all of us at Kiddie Dental Care See more

07.01.2022 Feel like staying in your pyjamas?? If you don't want to leave the house or travel to visit us! Here's a friendly reminder that the Team at Kiddies Dental Care is still here for you and your child. If you are in isolation but have a concern about your child's dental health - we are here to help! Our Team is available for TELEDENTISTRY consultations. Simply head to our website, fill out the KDC Teledentistry Form https://www.kiddiesdentalcare.com.au/patient-information-f/ upload the photos of your child's teeth and one of our team will give you a call back to discuss your options. If your child is in pain, please do not hesitate to call us first on 03 9372 8960 as we are doing emergency consultations when necessary. Stay Well and Stay Home from the Team at Kiddies Dental Care

06.01.2022 If your child is in pain or you are concerned about your child's dental health, Kiddies Dental Care is still open and we are here to help. While still observing the strict guidelines in place for dental treatment, there may be things we can do to help your child during this time. Please call our team to discuss your concerns, and we can advise what we can and can't do during these Level 3 Restrictions. Stay well and stay safe from the Team at Kiddies Dental Care.

05.01.2022 Its day 3 of DENTAL HEALTH WEEK and today we are going to talk about BRUSHING! Here are some helpful tips when it comes to brushing teeth! Use a small, soft toothbrush. If the head is too big it can be tricky to clean those hard to reach places. Medium and hard brushes can damage the teeth and gums so avoid using these! Less is more. Despite the large amount of toothpaste applied to toothbrushes in advertising, you actually only need ...one pea-sized amount of toothpaste on your toothbrush! Use age-appropriate fluoride toothpaste to help keep your teeth strong! Brush for 2 minutes morning and night - you can use a timer or brush to a 2 minute song that you like to make it fun! Tilt your brush at a 45 degree angle so that your brush is cleaning your gums as well as your teeth! For manual toothbrushing, brush in gentle, small circles! If you have an electric toothbrush, just hold it still at each tooth for 3 seconds. Remember to brush the outside, the inside and the chewing surfaces of your teeth on both the upper and lower arches! Finish by brushing your tongue to remove bacteria from your mouth. SPIT DONT RINSE. Avoid rinsing your mouth with water after so that your toothpaste can keep working for longer! Parents should be assisting with toothbrushing until around the age of 9! Remember to brush your teeth twice a day and floss at least once a day! For more tips on brushing, see our blog: https://www.kiddiesdentalcare.com.au/brushing-2by2/ HAVE A GREAT WEDNESDAY....from all of us at KIDDIES DENTAL CARE! #kiddiesdentalcare #dentalhealthweek #specialistdentist #kidsdentist #paediatricdentistry #paediatricdentist #dentistforkids #essendondentist #mooneepondsdentist #werribeedentist #dentistvisit #childrensdentist #healthyteeth #healthysmiles #healthykids #kidsteeth #brushyourteeth See more

05.01.2022 We have all been wearing masks for so long, we thought we would do something a little special. Watch out for our team members wearing their new SMILEY BADGES, so even if you can't see our smiles behind our masks, you can still see our smiling faces. We are getting through this Melbourne, so stay safe, stay well and wear a mask! And a big thank you to http://www.cuttingart.com.au for the badges. Give them a call and hire a machine if you would like to make your own :)

05.01.2022 Such a cute little Mindfulness video from the gang at Sesame Street and Headspace, designed to help kids focus on one thing at a time.... I think we can all do with some help in that area at the moment! Enjoy this sunshine and remember... When you have so much to do, breathe in breathe out! https://www.youtube.com/watch

04.01.2022 Dear patients, We are following and monitoring the advice of the government, Dental Board and the Australian Dental Association regarding COVID-19 very closely. At this stage, we are still seeing patients for some clinically necessary routine dental treatment after a screening phone call. During this call, we will explain all the additional infection control steps that we are taking and the safe distancing policies we have implemented. As this situation changes on a daily basis, please understand this may change in the future. Please call if you need to talk to us 03 9372 8960

03.01.2022 One for all the parents out there with older kids, we are sure you will appreciate this. It's the last week of VCE exams, after 13 years you are done! So good luck to the kids doing exams at the moment and well done to all of the parents who have survived through this and congratulations to you all. YOU GOT THIS!!!!

02.01.2022 It's been a while since you have heard from us, but we wanted to let you know that with the recent changes to the level of restrictions in the Melbourne Metro area, we are still able to see you and look after your children. As usual, we will be operating under the highest level of infection control to protect you and our team. We ask, that if you have an upcoming appointment and you or your child are unwell, please ring and talk to the team to make alternative arrangements. We still offer TeleDentistry appointments, so feel free to contact us on 9372 8960 if this is more convenient for you, or head to our website for more information. www.kiddiesdentalcare.com.au

01.01.2022 We have previously been advised by the Federal Government that dentistry is considered an essential service. At this stage we have been informed that healthcare, including dentistry, is considered essential in Victoria. However, we are awaiting clarification from the Victorian Government on exactly what areas of dentistry may need to be deferred. We will update our patients as soon as we know more.

01.01.2022 Hope you all had a great weekend and are excited about the week ahead.

01.01.2022 In light of the ever-changing Covid 19 developments. We thought it would be a good idea to remind you of the precautions we have in place to protect you and our team. As we always do, we are operating at the highest level of infection control. Screening prior to your appointment will take place and you will be asked to complete this. Temperature checks and hand sanitising are required upon arrival. There are limits to the amount of people that can be in our waiting a...reas, therefor waiting in your car and contacting the the team to let them know you are waiting in the carpark is an option. There is also a limit to the number of people allowed in the treatment room, we ask that you limit the amount of people you bring to the appointment. The treatments rooms are thoroughly cleaned after each appointment, and all staff are using the appropriate PPE. We ask that if you have any concerns or if you or your child are unwell please call our team to reschedule. And don't forget to look out for our Cookie Monster Visits the Dentist email, which we send though to you the day before your appointment, to help prepare your child for the changes at Kiddies Dental Care. Thank you for taking the time to read this update and we look forward to seeing you and your child at their next appointment. See more