We are an Autism friendly environment accommodating the specific needs for quality dental care to the Autistic Community in Adelaide. Several of our staff members have family members who are autistic. As a practice we recognise that the dental environment can be an overwhelming space for neurodiverse people with specific sensory needs. Through our own...
Thanks to all our patients and members of the Blackwood Community that have done their part for the environment by participating in our Terracycle Recycling Program. With your help we have collected over 3000 items (more than 75kg) of dental waste that can be repurposed into other products and has avoided going into landfill. We...
The Shepherds Hill Dental Centre Hygienist team is equipped with the latest technology to support a deep dental clean. At the forefront of our toolkit is the NSK Varios Combi Pro. This devices uses ‘airflow technology’ to remove staining and plaque, thus improving the appearance and health of your teeth and gums. The tool uses...
Mandibular Advance Splints Are you waking up tired? Have you been struggling with snoring or tooth grinding? This might be a sign that you have a form of Sleep Disordered Breathing. One of the most common forms is called Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA). OSA happens when your airway is partially or completely blocked while you’re...
This article has been provided for use by the Australian Dental Association and the original article can be found here. It is a common misconception that raw sugar is more natural and therefore more nutritious than brown sugar, but the difference only lies in the manufacturing process. Raw sugar has not been refined as much as brown or...
This article has been provided for use by the Australian Dental Association and the original article can be found here. Teeth whitening is the process of lightening the colour of the teeth. This treatment is best performed by a dental professional, such as a dentist, dental hygienist or oral health therapist. What is teeth whitening?...
This article has been provided for use by the Australian Dental Association and the original article can be found here. Sugar is one of the biggest factors that can contribute to the development of tooth decay. The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends adults consume only six or less teaspoons (approximately 24 grams) of free sugar...
This article has been provided for use by the Australian Dental Association and the original article can be found here. A toothpaste is made up of many ingredients, each with their own purpose. Read below about the different ingredients and their purposes. Surfactants Surfactants provide foam during brushing. This helps to spread the toothpaste in...
This article has been provided for use by the Australian Dental Association and the original article can be found here. To get the best results when you brush your teeth, toothpastes contain ingredients called abrasives. These ingredients are added to help with cleaning the teeth and removing stains. This article looks at how toothpaste abrasives...
Why do I have bad breath? Concerns about bad breath are a common query we encounter at SHDC. Often patients become aware of it themselves or are alerted to it by their partner or friends. It can be an embarrassing condition to talk about, but our dentists and hygienists at SHDC will be happy to...
