How To Find The Right Dentist In Mandurah

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When you’re searching for a dentist, the Australian Dental Association (ADA) offers these suggestions:

• Ask family, friends, neighbours, or co-workers for their recommendations.
• Ask your family doctor or local pharmacist.
• If you’re moving, ask your current dentist to make a recommendation.
• Contact your local or state dental society. The ADA provides a list of Mandurah and state dental societies on its web site, ada.org.au. Your local and state dental societies also may be listed in the telephone directory under “dentists” or “associations.”

What Should I Look For When Choosing a Dentist in Mandurah?

You and your Mandurah dentist will be long-term oral health care partners; therefore, you should find someone you can be comfortable with. To find a suitable dentist to meet your needs, consider asking the following questions as a starting point:

• What are the office hours? Are they convenient for your schedule?
• Is the office easy to get to from work or home?
• Where was the dentist educated and trained?
• What’s the dentist’s approach to preventive dentistry?
• How often does the dentist attend conferences and continuing education workshops?
• What type of anesthesia is the dentist certified to administer to help you relax and feel more comfortable during any necessary dental treatment?
• What arrangements are made for handling emergencies outside of office hours? (Most dentists make arrangements with a colleague or emergency referral service if they are unable to tend to emergencies.)
• Is information provided about all fees and payment plans before treatment is scheduled? If you are comparison shopping, ask for estimates on some common procedures such as full-mouth X-rays, an oral exam and cleaning, and filling a cavity.
• Does the dentist participate in your dental health plan?
• What is the dentist’s office policy on missed appointments?

If visiting a local Mandurah dentist‘s office:

• Does the office appear to be clean, neat, and orderly? Do all surfaces and equipment in the treatment room appear clean?
• Is the dental staff helpful and willing to answer your questions?
• Do you observe the dentist and staff wearing gloves and other protective gear during actual patient treatment?

Where Do People With Special Needs Obtain Dental Care?

The ADA Council on Access, Prevention and Interprofessional Relations suggest the following tips for finding dental care if you have special needs:

• Inform the dentist about your special health or financial conditions.
• Ask if the dentist has training and/or experience in treating patients with your specific condition.
• Ask if the dentist has an interest in treating patients with your specific condition.
• Find out if the dentist participates in your dental insurance program.
• Ask if the dental facility is accessible to the disabled.

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