Plunkett Orthodontics in Cheltenham, Victoria | Orthodontist

Plunkett Orthodontics

Locality: Cheltenham, Victoria

Phone: +61 3 9583 0094

Address: 34 Chesterville Rd 3192 Cheltenham, VIC, Australia

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

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25.01.2022 Orthodontics usually requires patients to have their fingers in their mouths throughout the day - which will require good hand washing, before AND after! For patients with removable appliances (clear aligners, retainers, etc) or in braces (wearing elastics/rubber bands, using dental wax, flossing and brushing during the day, etc)... Don’t forget to wash your hands thoroughly! If you are out in public and soap and water isn’t easily accessible, perhaps carry a bottle of hand sanitiser with you for convenience? We have mini Plunkett Ortho hand sanitisers here to give to patients, so ask us at your next visit if you would like one!

20.01.2022 If you have started any sort of treatment with us, you would have received a showbag full of various goodies to help you take care of your teeth and appliances - and also featuring some of our Plunkett merchandise! If anyone would like any of these goodies pictured here, let us know at your next appointment.

20.01.2022 Deband appointment coming up? Patients often ask us how we remove the braces... Here’s a handy article about what you can expect at that visit!

20.01.2022 Attention braces patients! A couple of info sheets regarding correct brushing techniques, and tips on how to avoid any damages.

20.01.2022 For all past Covid information and updates, you can click through the highlights on our Instagram profile at any time. In there, you’ll find information for patients while we are closed during lockdown, what to do in case of orthodontic emergencies, what we do here in terms of infection control and keeping everyone safe, general practice updates, etc. https://instagram.com/plunkettorthodontics... We are still here for you! If you have any questions or concerns, emails us: [email protected]

19.01.2022 There are multiple exposure sites in our local government area, City Of Kingston (Parkdale, Mordialloc, Chelsea Heights, Braeside), and others not too far away (Chadstone Shopping Centre, Noble Park, Hampton, Brighton, Elwood, St Kilda, Carrum Downs, Mornington Peninsula). Please stay up to date with the list of exposure sites via the link below, and if you have visited any of these sites at the specified time, follow the advice: get tested and then isolate. https://www.coron...avirus.vic.gov.au/exposure-sites If you need, there is a testing site not far from our practice, at 299 Centre Dandenong Road (opposite DFO). For a full list of testing locations, visit: https://www.coronavirus.vic.gov.au/where-get-tested-covid-19 Stay home, stay safe, stay well.

18.01.2022 You may see us measure the way your teeth bite together with a tiny ruler, or hear us say these words So if you have ever wondered why or what they mean, have a read below:

18.01.2022 COVID UPDATE: As you may or may not be aware, news has just broken that Melbourne is going back into another lockdown. Following the Victorian Governments recent announcement that we are entering a 7-day circuit breaker lockdown as of 11:59pm tonight, our phones and emails are already experiencing a high volume of enquires! ... As with previous lockdowns, we will await further information from the Australian Dental Association as to how exactly this affects us. Please do not phone us, we will contact (via text message) any patients who’s appointments this affects as soon as we know more. As always, thank you for your patience and understanding. Stay safe. . . . . . Photo credit: our Clinic Coordinator Sarah’s brother, By Marcus.G

18.01.2022 Let’s talk INFECTION CONTROL! As always, infection control remains a very important part of our day... This is a photo we shared on our Facebook and Instagram back in July. Pictured here is just SOME of what we use to keep ourselves and the practice clean and safe. These products are used in all areas of the building, in between each and every patient, and all throughout the day! We always maintain excellent hand hygiene and use of correct PPE. We use disposable plasti...c barriers over our equipment and use many single use products, all of which are disposed of after each patient. We have a three step cleaning/sterilisation process for our instruments which involves: manual cleaning by hand, followed by an ultrasonic bath, followed by sterilisation in our autoclave. An autoclave is a machine that uses high pressure and high temperature steam (reaching over 130 degrees!) to kill microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, fungus and spores. We also thoroughly and continuously disinfect all surfaces between every patient including benches, chairs, patient glasses, hand mirrors, sinks, door handles, waiting room, etc. One of our most commonly used products is a hospital grade disinfectant called ‘Viraclean’. If anyone was interested, below are a couple of links about the product: https://www.whiteley.com.au/viraclean https://www.ada.org.au//Late/COVID-19-killing-disinfectant

17.01.2022 Wishing all our patients who are returning to face to face learning a good first week back! Have you got enough supplies (wax, elastics, etc) for your bag? Give us a call if you need anything... Good luck for term 4 and enjoy being back in the class room!

17.01.2022 We are now closed for the Easter long weekend! We will be reopening Tuesday 6th April at 8:00am. If you have an issues or enquiries while we are closed, please email us [email protected]

16.01.2022 Our lovely Treatment Coordinator, Ashlee, is having a baby boy! We celebrated with a little morning tea prior to lock down - but today is her last official day working remotely on reception, before she starts maternity leave. We wish her all the very best and will miss her so much around here! Can’t wait to hear the exciting news when bubs arrives.

15.01.2022 Today is R U OK? Day This year in particular has been incredibly tough for everyone, and it is always important to check-in with friends and family; not just today but any day. Although our practice is temporarily closed, we are always here for our patients if anyone ever needs to chat!

12.01.2022 COVID-19 UPDATE We are so happy to announce we are able to reopen next week and will be welcoming patients back to the practice from Monday 28th September. We want to remind visitors to the practice of our existing restrictions and protocols: DO NOT attend if you or anyone in your household have been tested for Covid and are awaiting your results....Continue reading

11.01.2022 As we are reopening next week and welcoming patients back in to practice, here is a reminder of how to enter and how our thermal scanner works. Simply stand in front of it to have your temperature checked - it works while wearing a face covering, so you do not need to remove your mask.

10.01.2022 For any past posts or information regarding Covid-19, oral hygiene instructions, our practice, orthodontic emergencies, etc... Find us on Instagram (plunkettorthodontics) and click through our various highlights across the top of our profile at any time, as demonstrated here!

10.01.2022 This notice has been emailed to all patients. Please note: Our phones are still on and being attended to, so you can call us if you need anything urgently (03 9583 0094). However, understandably our staff and phone lines are extremely busy at the moment, so alternatively please email us ([email protected]) and we will respond as soon as possible. Thank you for your continued patience and understanding.

08.01.2022 WE ARE HIRING, and we have TWO positions available! We are looking for a full time Receptionist, and a Chairside Assistant. Apply at the links below - and please share our advertisements if you know any suitable applicants. Orthodontic Chairside Assistant: https://www.seek.com.au/job/50599180... Receptionist: https://www.seek.com.au/job/50529244

06.01.2022 A rainbow over the practice to start the day... Happy Monday everyone!

05.01.2022 Did you know we are accredited? That means, we have undertaken what’s known as ‘practice accreditation’ - a process to meet a strict set of standards, which commits us to continuously assessing and improving our procedures, for the safety and quality of care that we provide to our patients. In a private practice like ours, it is a voluntary process. Therefore we are not necessarily required to undergo accreditation, however we elected to. It involves a huge amount of work whi...ch is updated every 2 years, but it is all in the name of practice improvement, and an achievement we are proud of. In dentistry, practices must meet six of the National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards. Once the practice has completed all the required documentation, they are assessed by an independent accreditation agency who awards the accreditation... hence this certificate! See more

04.01.2022 Happy Mother’s Day, to all the Mums! New Mums, soon-to-be Mums, step Mums, foster Mums, single Mums, mother figures, those who have lost their dear Mum’s... Thinking of you all. You are all wonderful!

02.01.2022 An explanation or reminder as to WHY we are closed, and some tips on handling any issues you may have at home... While Melbourne is in stage 4 lock down, dental practices are currently operating under level 3 restrictions. The State Government has a provision that only allows us to see patients in defined emergency situations which are: Significant or severe oral pain Infection... Limited function A physically traumatic event yielding the above This unfortunately means deferring all orthodontic treatment, and is out of our control. However, we will still be here for you! Please email us with any questions or issues: [email protected] What constitutes as a true orthodontic emergency will be evaluated by our orthodontists, in line with the strict regulatory guidelines. For more information, we have a ‘Covid-19’ and a ‘Braces’ highlights reel on Instagram with how to manage potential orthodontic issues during our closure. We will be adding more to this over the days and weeks. Alternatively, there are a couple of links below with some more information. We all have our own crucial role to play in helping to prevent further transmission of COVID-19 in the community, and stopping the spread of the virus to protect each other. We sincerely appreciate everyone’s patience and support during this time, and thank you for your continued understanding and cooperation. https://orthodonticsaustralia.org.au/coronavirus-update-sh/ http://www.plunkettorthodontics.com.au/emergency-care

01.01.2022 As everyone is aware, Melbournes lockdown has been extended, and therefor our practice must unfortunately remain closed until advised otherwise. Pictured here are some handy tips for taking care of your appliances during our closure via Orthodontics Australia - by ASO. For further information or advice on any potential issues you may have, you can also: Have a read of the information/instruction sheets we provided you with at your fit or banding appointment ... View any of our posts that we created or shared during previous lockdowns, either by scrolling back through our feeds here on Facebook or Instagram, or by clicking through our ‘Covid-19’ highlights reel on Instagram Visit our website, specifically the ‘Emergency Care’ section: http://www.plunkettorthodontics.com.au/emergency-care Check out the Orthodontics Australia website: https://orthodonticsaustralia.org.au/how-to-look-after-you/ If you have further questions or concerns, or if you require more supplies such as wax or elastics, please let us know via email and we will get back to you as soon as possible: [email protected] Stay safe, and we will hopefully see you soon.

01.01.2022 Ashlee, our Treatment Coordinator who’s currently on maternity leave, visited with her baby boy - and our youngest team member - Henry today! Zoe and Sarah were very quick to steal him for cuddles...