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McIntyre Dental

Locality: Adelaide, South Australia

Phone: +61 8 8258 3883

Address: 53 McIntyre road Para Hills West 5096 Adelaide, SA, Australia

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

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25.01.2022 GIVEAWAY COMPETITION - NOW CLOSED Winner has been contacted! Dental Health Week 2020! 3rd-9th August This year to celebrate Dental Health Week, we will be giving away a Hoyts Lux Experience! Enjoy a movie with a friend or loved one, indulge in a few cheeky snacks, and bring some normality back to movie night ... How many teaspoons of sugar are in this jar? A)103 B)156 C)84 How to participate: Comment A, B or C Tag your movie buddy in your comment Of those who select the correct answer, a random draw will be conducted in order to pick the winner! The winner will be drawn on the last day of Dental Health Week, and will be contacted via private message. Head to https://www.ada.org.au/Dental-Health-Week-2020/Home to learn more about Dental Health Week!

25.01.2022 BEFORE & AFTER What a stunning transformation! Dr Liz has been working with this patient for a couple of weeks, removing her troubled teeth and rehabilitating her oral health. And today, we could see her with her new dentures! Well done Dr Liz If you or someone you know is in need of dentures or improving their smile, call us now on 8258 3883 to organise a consult.

24.01.2022 Hygiene department heavily booked | Our wonderful hygiene team are currently extremely booked up! We are normally booked up for a minimum of 3 months in advance, however due to the COVID-19 restrictions placed on us earlier this year, we are still trying to work through all of our postponed hygiene appointments that were delayed during this period. Due to this, we are currently experiencing hygiene bookings extending 6-8 months in advance ... We are doing our absolute best to work through this by: - Collating a standby list of patients looking to pick up a last minute hygiene cancellation appointments - Extending our opening hours where possible, and - Opening up extra shifts to add hygiene availability We appreciate your understanding at this time and will be sure to continue to do all that we can to accommodate the needs of our patients. Please note that wait times for appointments with the dentists are significantly less than hygiene, and we are usually able to get you in with a dentist within a few days to a week!

20.01.2022 Staff Highlight Introducing Dr Elizabeth Usher, one of our extremely skilful dentists who has been practicing with McIntyre Dental since 2010, and recently celebrating her 10 year anniversary Liz completed her Bachelor of Dental Surgery at the University of Adelaide. She also has experience as a clinical tutor at the University of Adelaide, and in providing volunteer aid at the Angkor Hospital for Children in Siam Reap, Cambodia. ... Dr Liz has a particular interest in seeing patients with dental anxiety and phobias, and is highly experienced in performing treatment under IV sedation. She understands how important it is to help her patients feel as comfortable as possible, the most satisfying aspect of her work is seeing the difference in her patients’ confidence once they feel good about their smile Outside of the clinic, our team are amazed by the way Liz seems to be good at everything! From singing at public gigs, running marathons, and being an incredible dentist Liz has a very busy lifestyle as she is a new mum to her two young daughters Isabelle and Elise. Liz’s quality time is spent with her husband, daughters and their cheeky Boston Terrier Harvey. You can follow him on Instagram here! @harvey_thelittleboston

19.01.2022 Does this look familiar to you? At McIntyre Dental, we are lucky enough to be equipped with advanced technology in order to diagnose our patients on the spot. Gone are the days of having to refer you away to get an X-Ray taken. If you are experiencing any wisdom teeth troubles, tooth aches, or possible infections, we are able to use this machine to take X-Rays of your entire jaw in 2D and 3D. This will give us a much more detailed look into your concerns, and assist us in diagnosing you!

19.01.2022 Sunday Market Find this morning one of our dental assistants was down at the Craigmore Markets at Eastern Park Football Club, and she came across these Tooth Fairy Pillows! Such a clever idea for all of the parents and kids, we just had to share this. The description reads, Place the tooth in the pillows mouth, hang on a door or hook and wait fo the tooth fairy to visit and leave something special. - Search Facebook for Mumma & Me to get one!

17.01.2022 Staff Highlight Our principal dentist and owner of McIntyre Dental, Dr Nick Maxted! Nick graduated from the University of Adelaide and achieved a Bachelor of Dental Surgery in 1998 He started at McIntyre Dental Clinic in 2000 before purchasing half of the practice in 2003, and working in partnership. In 2004 in partnership he opened Mawson Lakes Dental clinic, which he ceased to own in 2008 as he took full ownership of the McIntyre practice! Dr Maxted enjoys the practic...al part of his work the most, getting into the nitty gritty of implants, wisdom teeth removal and cosmetic dentistry Dr Maxted is particularly focused on keeping up to date with the latest technology and techniques in order to deliver the highest quality treatment to his patients. He is a member of the Australian Society of Implant Dentistry (ASID) and the Australian Osseointegration Society (AOS) and has completed the 1 year gIDE/Loma Linda University Master Clinician program in implant dentistry in 2013. Outside of the practice, Nick enjoys tennis, snow skiing and scuba diving Dr Maxted is a sponsor of Modbury Vista Soccer Club, Central Districts Football Club and the Para Vista Lutheran Church Cricket Club where he played for many years!

16.01.2022 Staff Highlight Introducing Dr Elizabeth Usher, one of our extremely skilful dentists who has been practicing with McIntyre Dental since 2010, and recently celebrating her 10 year anniversary Liz completed her Bachelor of Dental Surgery at the University of Adelaide. She also has experience as a clinical tutor at the University of Adelaide, and in providing volunteer aid at the Angkor Hospital for Children in Siam Reap, Cambodia. ... Dr Liz has a particular interest in seeing patients with dental anxiety and phobias, and is highly experienced in performing treatment under IV sedation. She understands how important it is to help her patients feel as comfortable as possible, the most satisfying aspect of her work is seeing the difference in her patients’ confidence once they feel good about their smile Outside of the clinic, our team are amazed by the way Liz seems to be good at everything! From singing at public gigs, running marathons, and being an incredible dentist Liz has a very busy lifestyle as she is a new mum to her two young daughters Isabelle and Elise. Liz’s quality time is spent with her husband, daughters and their cheeky Boston Terrier Harvey. You can follow him on Instagram here! @harvey_thelittleboston

16.01.2022 Important Update | SA dental restrictions reduced to Level 1 The Australian Dental Association South Australia branch in collaboration with the SA government and SA Health have reduced the SA dental restrictions to Level 1 as of tomorrow, Sunday 22nd November 2020. This means that we are now able to resume all of our dental services for our patients.... Due to the nature of the restrictions over the last week, we have cancelled more patients than we have room to reappoint again this week. Due to this, our team will work through our cancellation list and prioritise bringing forward appointments that we deem to be more time sensitive than others. Our team will be contacting these patients to offer them earlier appointment times. If you are one of our patients that was rescheduled due to the lockdown and wish to request an earlier time than your rescheduled time, please contact us on 8258 3883 and our reception team will do our best to accommodate you pending availability. If your new rescheduled time suits you, then we ask that you please keep your new appointment unless we call you to offer you a sooner time. Over the coming weeks we will look to extend our opening hours to cater for the lost hours due to the lockdown. We appreciate your understanding and patience with this matter and do apologise for any inconvenience caused. Rest assured, that the safety of our patients and staff is of the utmost importance to us, which is why we are maintaining many of the clinic protocols put in place to manage COVID-19, such as: - Screening patients over the phone regarding cold/flu like symptoms and recent travel and postponing appointments if unwell - Additional screening upon arrival at the clinic regarding cold/flu like symptoms and recent travel or visits to hotspots - Recording of temperature of all staff and patients upon arrival at the clinic to screen for fevers - All patients required to use hand sanitiser upon entry to the practice - Waiting room chairs spaced to allow for social distancing (you may be requested to wait outside/in your car if our waiting room is at capacity due to social distancing) - No magazines currently available in the waiting room - Pre-procedural mouth rinse to reduce bacterial load in mouth If you are in need of an appointment with one of our dentists and haven’t yet contacted us, please call us on 8258 3883 during business hours and we will assist you over the phone with any questions or bookings for the coming weeks before the end of the year.

16.01.2022 Manual Toothbrush vs. Electric Toothbrush This is definitely a personal preference argument, as each individual will find one more comfortable than the other! Manual toothbrushes are cheaper, more accessible, and provide more control. Manual toothbrushes generally cost anywhere between $1-$15, and you’ll always be able to find them! Your grocery store, petrol station, and of course at your dental practice. ... Many people prefer the manual toothbrush because the motion of brushing gives them confidence that their teeth are clean. Electric toothbrushes require less mobility, often come with a built-in timer, and can stop you from pressing too hard on your teeth and gums Having an electric toothbrush means that there is no brushing involved. You simply glide the bristles over all the surfaces of your teeth, and the rotating brush head will do the rest. Many electric toothbrushes come with a built in timer which will help you brush for the recommended 2 minutes, and a feature that prevents you from applying too much pressure. Applying too much pressure to your teeth can cause abrasion, which can often come with some consequential discomfort Which type of toothbrush do you use at home?

15.01.2022 IMPORTANT COVID-19 UPDATE SOUTH AUSTRALIA Dear valued patient, Due to the recent lockdown and restrictions released by the South Australian government effective midnight last tonight, we have been told to prepare for level 5 restrictions for dental services, effective today 12:01am Thursday 19th November and continuing for a minimum of 6 days. ... Level 5 restrictions will prevent us from seeing patients for any reason in private practice, and any patients experiencing a dental emergency should seek emergency care via the Adelaide Dental Hospital. As a result of these changes, our office will be temporarily closed from Thursday 19th November 2020 until Tuesday 24th November 2020 inclusive. If you have an upcoming appointment with us within this timeframe, our reception team will be in contact with you to postpone your appointment. During this period of time, please email us at [email protected] or message us via our Facebook (McIntyre Dental) for emergency enquiries only and we would be happy to advise you as to whether you should seek emergency medical treatment at Adelaide Dental Hospital. Examples of dental emergencies include; swelling of the face, neck or mouth, dental trauma causing change in the position of teeth, soft tissue damage and/or significant pain, significant bleeding, difficulty opening the jaw and/or swallowing, dental pain causing loss of sleep and ulcers persisting 3+ weeks. We are keeping up to date with all recommendations of health authorities as this situation evolves, and we will advise you of any further changes. Coronavirus Health Information Line: Call this line if you are seeking information on coronavirus (COVID-19). The line operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week. 1800 020 080 In this ever-changing landscape, we will aim to keep our patients informed as promptly as possible with any changes to what dental treatment can and cannot be provided. Your ongoing understanding and support during this time is truly appreciated. McIntyre Dental

15.01.2022 Do you have outstanding major dental treatment? Well, it’s that time of the year again! With only two months left of 2020, and with most health funds operating per calendar year, there are limited appointment opportunities left to maximise your health fund benefits before they reset for next year. November and December are always extremely busy months for us, so be sure to call us on 8258 3883 to book in your remaining dental treatments!

12.01.2022 Manual Toothbrush vs. Electric Toothbrush This is definitely a personal preference argument, as each individual will find one more comfortable than the other! Manual toothbrushes are cheaper, more accessible, and provide more control. Manual toothbrushes generally cost anywhere between $1-$15, and you’ll always be able to find them! Your grocery store, petrol station, and of course at your dental practice. ... Many people prefer the manual toothbrush because the motion of brushing gives them confidence that their teeth are clean. Electric toothbrushes require less mobility, often come with a built-in timer, and can stop you from pressing too hard on your teeth and gums Having an electric toothbrush means that there is no brushing involved. You simply glide the bristles over all the surfaces of your teeth, and the rotating brush head will do the rest. Many electric toothbrushes come with a built in timer which will help you brush for the recommended 2 minutes, and a feature that prevents you from applying too much pressure. Applying too much pressure to your teeth can cause abrasion, which can often come with some consequential discomfort Which type of toothbrush do you use at home?

12.01.2022 Just like the dentists, the dental nurses like to have regular meetings in order for all staff to remain up to date with current information and protocols. This is even more important with Covid-19, as the situation is ever changing and our procedures must always comply. Here we have Tamara, our head nurse, running through a few reminders for the nurses about items around the practice that have been updated and some additional cleaning tasks for the practice

12.01.2022 LAST FEW DAYS OF OUR GIVEAWAY! Be sure to go to the original post and enter to win! The winner will be drawn on Sunday

12.01.2022 Do you have outstanding major dental treatment? Well, it’s that time of the year again! With only two months left of 2020, and with most health funds operating per calendar year, there are limited appointment opportunities left to maximise your health fund benefits before they reset for next year. November and December are always extremely busy months for us, so be sure to call us on 8258 3883 to book in your remaining dental treatments!

12.01.2022 Does this look familiar to you? At McIntyre Dental, we are lucky enough to be equipped with advanced technology in order to diagnose our patients on the spot. Gone are the days of having to refer you away to get an X-Ray taken. If you are experiencing any wisdom teeth troubles, tooth aches, or possible infections, we are able to use this machine to take X-Rays of your entire jaw in 2D and 3D. This will give us a much more detailed look into your concerns, and assist us in diagnosing you!

10.01.2022 FUN FACT Your teeth are like your fingerprint! They are uniquely yours. This is why dental records are sometimes used as a way to identify someone. Even identical twins don’t have identical teeth. Your tongue also has a unique tongue print.

10.01.2022 ANOTHER Christmas Giveaway! While we run the Kids Christmas Colouring competition, we thought it’d be only fair to include the grown ups too! WIN yourself an Oral-B Electric Toothbrush kit, and one for a friend too Simply enter by liking this post and tagging in the comments the friend you would share this prize with!... The winner will be drawn and contacted on Christmas Eve Prize to be collected in person at McIntyre Dental Clinic - 53 McIntyre road Para Hills West, South Australia 5096

08.01.2022 7 weeks until Christmas means... our annual Kids Christmas Colouring Competition commences! Your child could be the lucky winner of this basket filled with goodies! The prize contains x2 tooth brushes and toothpastes, Activity Pads, Scented Pens, Gel Pen Packs, Plaster Pets Kit, Fluffy Sand, Light Up Bubble Gun, Christmas Where’s Wally Book, Olaf’s Night Before Christmas Book & CD, Christmas Wishes Book, Trolls DVD, Elf on the Shelf DVD, Secret Life of Pets 2 DVD and a lov...ely Ralph the Reindeer Plush Toy In order to be Covid-Safe, each child who would like to enter the competition will be given their own set of colouring pencils to use during their time in the practice, which they can take home! Or, you can print off the colouring pages from this post and your child can colour it at home, and you can drop it in to us at your earliest convenience. All entires must be in by December 21st, and the lucky winner will be contacted on December 22nd!

08.01.2022 Sunday Market Find this morning one of our dental assistants was down at the Craigmore Markets at Eastern Park Football Club, and she came across these Tooth Fairy Pillows! Such a clever idea for all of the parents and kids, we just had to share this. The description reads, Place the tooth in the pillows mouth, hang on a door or hook and wait fo the tooth fairy to visit and leave something special. - Search Facebook for Mumma & Me to get one!

07.01.2022 GIVEAWAY! A Lux Hoyts Gift Card goes to the winner who can guess how many teaspoons of sugar are in this jar... Make sure you comment on the original post!

06.01.2022 The sun finally came out to play today! Such a lovely break from the rainy weather. What did you get up to today?

04.01.2022 Hygiene department heavily booked | Our wonderful hygiene team are currently extremely booked up! We are normally booked up for a minimum of 3 months in advance, however due to the COVID-19 restrictions placed on us earlier this year, we are still trying to work through all of our postponed hygiene appointments that were delayed during this period. Due to this, we are currently experiencing hygiene bookings extending 6-8 months in advance ... We are doing our absolute best to work through this by: - Collating a standby list of patients looking to pick up a last minute hygiene cancellation appointments - Extending our opening hours where possible, and - Opening up extra shifts to add hygiene availability We appreciate your understanding at this time and will be sure to continue to do all that we can to accommodate the needs of our patients. Please note that wait times for appointments with the dentists are significantly less than hygiene, and we are usually able to get you in with a dentist within a few days to a week!

02.01.2022 BEFORE & AFTER What a stunning transformation! Dr Liz has been working with this patient for a couple of weeks, removing her troubled teeth and rehabilitating her oral health. And today, we could see her with her new dentures! Well done Dr Liz If you or someone you know is in need of dentures or improving their smile, call us now on 8258 3883 to organise a consult.

01.01.2022 WHAT IS ABRASION? Abrasion most often occurs due to applying too much pressure when brushing your teeth. It develops over a prolonged period of time, so it is ideal to stop this habit early! What does tooth abrasion look like? ... Tooth abrasion presents in little divots on your tooth, often close to the gum line. The exposed area can sometimes appear darker than the rest of your tooth, because the enamel has been scrubbed away and therefore exposing the dentine. By exposing the dentine, you may experience sensitivity to cold food or drinks The dentine helps to supply sensation to your teeth, so the extreme cold temperature will be a shock to your exposed tooth! Unfortunately dental abrasion can not be reversed, and can only be treated by applying a fluoride varnish to strengthen the dentine, or a filling to cover the exposed area. It is vital to ensure that you are using a soft bristled toothbrush. If you have a hard bristled toothbrush, or a brush with little pieces of rubber or plastic within the bristles, you will be contributing even further to tooth abrasion

01.01.2022 Use of masks and contact tracing check-in now mandatory in healthcare facilities within SA As of today 1st December 2020, all persons attending McIntyre Dental Clinic will need to complete a COVID safe check-in to allow for government tracing as well as wear a single use surgical mask whenever in the building. All persons attending are also required to use hand sanitiser upon entering the clinic, as well as immediately following treatment in one of our treatment rooms. The... above new mandates apply to all persons including patients, patient’s family members, healthcare staff, administrative staff, contractors, and cleaning staff. Please note that cloth masks are not considered sufficient for healthcare settings and single use surgical masks are the only type currently permitted for use. There are exceptions to mask wearing in some situations, such as, certain breathing difficulties, mental health conditions, communication with deaf or hard of hearing community members and people under the age of 12. These exceptions can be alerted to our reception team but will be at the discretion of the reception team as to whether it falls under the exemption list. We ask that patients come wearing a single use surgical mask as they enter if they have one in their possession, however all persons without a mask will be provided one by our reception team upon entering. Patients must keep their mask on at all times, until they are in the dental treatment room with the dentist, and the patient is only to remove their mask when both the dental assistant and dentist have their masks on. Following dental treatment the patient is required to place the mask back on over their mouth and nose and use hand sanitiser before returning to the reception area. In the case of refusal to wear a mask or check in while attending the practice, McIntyre Dental Clinic reserves the right to refuse treatment as non-compliance to the mandate will put the business at risk of breaching our legal obligations, potentially facing significant fines. To avoid overcrowding in the waiting room we ask that patients limit family members or support people to one when attending their appointment please. This will also assist in reducing mask shortages/wastage. We understand that some of these changes may cause inconvenience for our patients and we truly appreciate your ongoing understanding and support during this time.

01.01.2022 Staff Highlight Introducing our youngest in the McIntyre family, Brianna. Brianna has been with us since 2018, and has recently completed her qualifications as a Dental Assistant. She has found during her time with us that she most enjoys interacting with patients and assisting the dentists to restore and maintain teeth Brianna is always one step ahead with her education and strives to expand her knowledge. Brianna is interested in a career as a dentist which is why she ...has been eager to join the dental field at such a young age! Outside of the practice, Brianna is currently completing year 11 while also taking on some year 12 subjects Brianna also enjoys playing piano and netball, wakeboarding with her family and spending time with friends.