New patients
Your first visit
Start with a full dental exam and digital X-rays, or add a scale and clean and fluoride treatment — either way, you leave knowing exactly where things stand.
What happens
Caitlin will ask about your general health and any medications, then look at your teeth, gums and the soft tissues of your mouth. X-rays show what is happening between and beneath the teeth, which an examination alone cannot.
Then you talk it through. If anything needs attention Caitlin will explain what is involved and what it costs. Nothing is booked and no treatment is started unless you give us the go ahead.
What to bring
Your health fund card if you have one and a list of any medications you take. If your child is eligible for the Child Dental Benefits Schedule, bring their Medicare card too.
If you have had X-rays or treatment elsewhere recently, it helps to mention it so we are not repeating things unnecessarily.
If you are anxious
That's normal for many new patients at our practice. Cait works slowly and steadily, takes time to explain what's happening, and uses needle-free options where they're suitable.
More about nervous patientsPayment
We take Visa, EFTPOS, Cash, and HICAPS means health fund claims are processed on the spot so you only pay the gap. We can also process claims through the Department of Veterans' Affairs and the Child Dental Benefits Schedule.
Ready when you are
Send a request and we will call you back to confirm a time, or ring (03) 9878 8712 during business hours if you would rather talk to one of our staff.
Book your first visitFind us
27 Blackburn Rd, Blackburn
We are on Blackburn Road with off-street parking at the practice, so you will not be circling for a spot.