I think we need a couple of these for our dental assistants!

It's not too late to start your new year's resolution today! Improve not only your oral hygiene, but your OVERALL HEALTH in 2017 by BRUSHING your teeth TWICE A DAY and FLOSSING on a DAILY basis!

Last week, Dr Les Jabbour visited the Grade 1 children of St Vincent's Primary School to educate them on the importance of their oral health. The children were taught the best way to brush each surface of their teeth and even how to use dental floss! ...

Smiling is infectious; you catch it like the flu, When someone smiled at me today, I started smiling too.I passed around the corner and someone saw my grin, When he smiled I realised I'd passed it on to him.I thought about that smile then I realise...

Brushing only does part of the job! Think of all the bacteria left in between your teeth if you do not floss..

Last week, Dr Jabbour visited his daughter's kindy and spoke to the children about the importance of brushing and flossing their teeth.Your child's teeth should be brushed and flossed as soon as they emerge. By getting your child into this habit from...

If you need regular dental care and you brush your teeth everyday – why wouldn’t your pets? Is there someone in your household who might be missing out? We realise this may not be an easy job, but it can improve the overall health and lifes...

WHAT TYPE OF BRUSHER ARE YOU? (... be honest!)

HAPPY WORLD ORAL HEALTH DAY! Today we celebrate the benefits of a healthy mouth and to promote worldwide awareness of the issues around oral health and the importance of oral hygiene! #WOHD16

March is a very busy month at SPDC with 3 of our girls turning another year older.. Happy birthday to Heidi, Emma and Louise!

A team from the University of Illinois has found that BLACK TEA is capable of killing or suppressing the growth of the cavity-causing bacteria Lactobacillus and Streptococcus mutans in plaque. This means that drinking tea may aid in preventing gum dise...

Get To Know Your SPDC Team - FEBRUARY Name: EMMA KEARNEY Position: Dental Assistant Year started at SPDC: 2013 - I left in 2015 but just couldn't stay away so I am back! First job: Pharmacy assistant Any children?: No Any pets?: 2 dogs - one boy, Brax ...

We bet he does!

Happy Australia Day.. and Happy Birthday to Regan!

Sugar does not rot your teeth. The bacteria within our mouths use sugars that are found within the foods and drinks we consume to produce ACIDS. It is the ACID which softens and demineralises the teeth leading to EROSION and TOOTH DECAY.&nbs...

It's not too late to add one more resolution to your list for 2016...

SPDC will be OPEN over the Christmas / New Year period!(Excluding Public Holidays)

We love receiving letters in the mail from our sponsor child, Mark. Thank you to each and every one of you for supporting SPDC so that we may contribute to those less fortunate. Mark's message reads: "I am very much thankful that you are my sponsor. I...

Get To Know Your SPDC Team - NOVEMBER Name: LES JABBOUR Position: Dentist Year started at SPDC: 1996 First job: Burger flipper at Hungry Jack's on the Gold Coast Highway followed by packing the shelves in the bottle shop at the Lone Star Tavern an...

Thank you to Wilkinson Orthodontics for putting on another great evening at the annual industry night - it was lovely to catch up with everyone!

DO YOU GRIND YOUR TEETH? Teeth grinding (also referred to as bruxism) can do serious long-term damage to your teeth.. The scariest part - most people don't even know they are doing it as it is very common to happen while you're asleep! COMMON SYMPTOMS...

When the dentist cleans your teeth, they remove plaque and CALCULUS.Calculus is the name given to plaque that has matured against the teeth and it is impossible to remove with your toothbrush - think of calculus forming in the same way that barnacles...

SPDC is proudly supporting the GOLD COAST GREEK FESTIVAL held at the Evandale Parklands in Bundall this SUNDAY, OCTOBER 11.Come and enjoy the lively and vibrant entertainment, including Zorba dances, plate smashing and bouzouki playing, an endless su...

DID YOU KNOW...Only 200 years ago, toothache and dental abscesses were considered a leading cause of DEATH!Thankfully, today's dentists have a lot more knowledge in preventing dental problems and the community is now much more aware of the importan...

A fissure sealant is a restoration that is recommended for teeth with deep pits or fissures that can be difficult to clean. After a fissure sealant is placed, it is much easier to remove plaque and bacteria when brushing. Fissure sealants help to p...

Unfortunately, dental emergencies do happen. If you happen to find yourself in a situation where your tooth is knocked out of your mouth, the following tips should buy you some time and hopefully save your tooth! 1) Most importantly, call us immediatel...

Just as you brush your teeth morning and night to remove disease-causing bacteria from infecting your teeth and gums, flossing is EQUALLY as important to ensure your mouth is free from plaque. The following 4 steps will illustrate just how sim...