At Melbourne nib dental care centre, we are here when you need us the most, which is why we will be open for you this AFL Grand Final Public Holiday.
Should you need an emergency dentist on Friday 30th September, the Melbourne nib dental care centre will be open from 8:30am – 5:00pm, take advantage of our convenient online booking and make your appointment today!
nib Dental Care Centres have dentists available at selected centres over this Queen’s birthday, June long weekend, 11th to 13th June 2016.
Please see below for opening hours at your nearest nib Dental Care Centre over the 2016 June long weekend.
Click on your nearest nib Dental Care Centre to book an appointment online.
Chatswood – open Sunday 12th June from 10.00am
Glendale – open every day over June Long Weekend from 10.00am
Parramatta – open every day over June Long Weekend from 10.00am
Melbourne – open Monday, 13th June from 9.30am
On 23 April 2016, the Australian Government announced its intention to close the Child Dental Benefits Schedule (CDBS) from 1 July 2016. As the legislation was not passed by Parliament before the Government entered into caretaker arrangements on 9 May 2016, the CDBS remains open.
The CDBS provides individual benefits for a range of services including examinations, x-rays, cleaning, fissure sealing, fillings, root canals and extractions. Benefits are not available for orthodontic or cosmetic dental work and cannot be paid for any services provided in a hospital.
The total benefit entitlement is capped at $1,000 per child over a two calendar year period. The CDBS has a means test, which requires receipt of Family Tax Benefit Part A or a relevant Australian Government payment.
Did you know the first toothbrush was made in China in 1498 using hair from hogs, horses and badgers? Fortunately, we have come a long way since 1498 and today you have access to a wide range of toothbrushes. So which one is best for you? Dentists recommend a toothbrush with a small head (approximately 1.3 to 2.5 cms) and soft nylon bristles with rounded ends to avoid damaging your gums and teeth.
Once you have found a toothbrush that you are comfortable with, don’t forget to change them for a new toothbrush every three to four months or as soon as the brush looks like a shaggy dog with splayed bristles. If you have been sick it’s advisable to get a new toothbrush as soon as you are feeling better. You may need to change children’s toothbrushes a little more often as they tend to brush a little harder and /or chew on the brush head and the bristles quickly scuff.
If you prefer to use an electric toothbrush remember to change the heads as frequently as you would your hand held toothbrush.
It’s important to brush your teeth at least twice a day and use toothpaste that contains fluoride to help strengthen and protect against tooth decay.
Most dentists recommend brushing for two minutes, making sure that you use short, gentle strokes to brush all surfaces of your teeth and also your gumline. You should also remember to brush the top of your tongue, where plaque can build up.
If you need a dentist over the ANZAC break a number of nib Dental Care Centres will be open.
The centres below will be operating to provide you with a full range of dental services, including emergency dental.
Click on your nearest nib Dental Care Centre to book an appointment online.
Chatswood – open every day over the ANZAC weekend
Glendale – open every day over the ANZAC weekend
Parramatta – open every day over the ANZAC weekend
Melbourne – open after 1.00pm on ANZAC Day
Wollongong – open after 1.00pm on ANZAC Day
