Top Tips for a healthy mouth this Christmas
It’s the silly season and let’s be honest, we tend to do some silly things around this time of year, including wrecking our teeth in various ways.
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Donated toothbrushes for Takanini School’s Wellness Project
It’s a season of change at Takanini School in South Auckland, with their wellness project well underway. As well as lots of change, there is also still a lot of need. Some kids come to school with hungry bellies, some don’t own their own toothbrush – which is why Lumino were more than delighted to provide toothbrushes to the students there.
From the Dentist’s Mouth – Dr Garry Rae
Want to find out about a bit more about Greymouth’s Dr Garry Rae, why he has feet in barrels when he’s not at the practice and his hard stance on fizzy drink? Read on….
It’s FREE to give your child a healthy smile
Every parent wants the best start in life for their child and good oral health plays an important part in that.
Making the practice a greener place
Reducing the plastic footprint in a dental practice is no easy task, however one Auckland team has made it a priority to reduce the toll their practice takes on the environment.
Teeth and coffee – we lay down the facts
If you’re anything like me you probably don’t give much of a thought about how that daily ‘wake me up’ is affecting your teeth and mouth.
From the Dentist’s Mouth – Dr Nick Shearer
Dentistry certainly runs in Dr Nick Shearer’s blood. You won’t believe how many members of his family work in the field! Nick shares his thoughts with us on this week’s From The Dentist’s Mouth.
Fluoride toothpaste – Strengthened enamel, reduced rates of decay
Lumino The Dentists agree with the New Zealand Dental Association that brushing teeth with a toothpaste containing fluoride, is best practice.
Dr Andrea Shepperson – e-scooter injuries a tragedy and avoidable
Dr Andrea Shepperson reports that Lumino City Dental at Quay Park has already treated one patient with a Lime e-scooter related injury, and says it is inevitable that there will be more.
Education, targeting resourcing needed to tackle tooth decay
More education and targeting resources in the right place is what is needed to curb recent and devastating child oral health statistics, says Dr Chris Brooks, lead dentist at City Dental on the Park in Tauranga.