WELCOME TO INGRID D'ANDREA
Staff and friends of Richmond Fine Dentistry would like to extend a warm welcome to one of our new dental therapist / hygienist, Ingrid D’Andrea. Ingrid is a graduate from Curtin University in Perth, Western Australia, who has worked in the dental industry as a dental therapist / hygienist for 16 years.
She has a wealth of knowledge and expertise both clinically and administratively complemented with a background in business, coaching / mentoring and complementary therapies.
Ingrid is very passionate about people, customer service, communication, human behaviour and excellence. She is devoted to making every patient’s experience unique, with a wholistic approach to dentistry.
From an oral health perspective, she believes in working collaboratively with patients to address their dental needs. Education, effective communication and patient accountability are the key elements required to create change within the mouth.
When not working in dentistry, you’ll find Ingrid coaching / mentoring companies, presenting at conferences or teaching Reiki.
As a strong advocate of work / life balance, she also walks on the beach, meditates regularly and loves spending time in the culture of arts and theatre.
Monthly Quote from Ingrid:
“You don’t have to brush your teeth, just the one’s you want to keep!” unknown author
Our team trip to townsville
Last month we attended a dental conference in Townsville, in sunny Far North Queensland. We were warmly welcomed into Dr Arnold’s Surgery and had two fantastic days observing how they manage their busy dental practice. We thoroughly enjoyed the experience of observing every aspect of their patient care and how the hygiene department is so important in the care of patients.
Dental hygiene is essential in maintaining a healthy mouth and enhances a person’s overall well being- smiles are very important to us- and we are so excited to be offering really comprehensive care for our patients.
The conference concluded with a celebration dinner, with Dr Arnold and his staff, overlooking Magnetic Island on The Strand in balmy Townsville, we enjoyed lovely food and wine and lots of laughter.
The next day spent relaxing in the sunshine on Magnetic Island was the perfect finish to our time in Townsville.
All the staff at Richmond Fine Dentistry would like to thank Dr Harper and his wife Judy for a truly memorable time.
MEDICARE TEEN PLANS & eNHANCED PRIMARY CARE
At Richmond Fine Dentistry we welcome Medicare teen plans, so take advantage and if your teen has received a voucher from Medicare for this service call us now to make an appointment.
Enhanced Primary Care is a program for people with complex medical conditions in which Medicare will provide funding to approved applicants for dental treatment.
To assess your eligibility for Enhanced Primary Care talk to your GP.
financial arrangements
At Richmond Fine Dentistry we recommend Mediplan. For more information don’t hesitate to call us or go to mediplan.com.au.
We also offer a direct payment system where you can make regular payments onto your account at RFD.
Our practice manager Ameena is happy to assist with any financial concerns and can be contacted on 9429 0011. |
What’s New & exciting at Richmond Fine Dentistry
New Staff Members
We are pleased to announce that we have extended our hygiene department to 5 days a week.
We welcome on board two new Hygienists, Kate and Ingrid.
They both have extensive experience and we can’t wait to begin the journey with them.
We will introduce Kate in our October newsletter.
News Bites
- For your comfort, we use the new Colgate Desensitizing Polishing Paste before scaling and cleaning to provide instant and lasting sensitivity relief. Ask us about the Pro-Argin Technology that can be used at home as part of the Colgate Sensitive Pro-Relief Treatment Program.
- Gaps in the front teeth can be caused by tongue studs. Recent research at the University at Buffalo in New York has discovered the link between tongue piercing and development of diastemas.
- Laminated mouthguards made with high pressure forming machines offer superior fit and protection against sports injuries. “Boil and bite” appliances offer poor protection to teeth and a false sense of security.
- Alzheimer’s disease / periodontal disease potential link has been discovered by researchers at NYU college of Dentistry.
Opening Hours
Dental
Mon: 10am – 7pm
Tue: 8am – 5pm
Wed: 8am – 5pm
Thurs: 8am – 5pm
Fri: 8am – 5pm
Dental Hygienist
Mon: 10am – 7pm
Tue: 8am – 5pm
Wed: 8am – 5pm
Thu: 8am – 5pm
Fri: 8am – 5pm
Cancellation Policy
At Richmond Fine Dentistry we require a minimum of 24hrs notice for cancellations. In the event that less than 24hrs notice is given prior to the scheduled appointment time you may be charged a cancellation fee.
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