Phone: (07) 4749 5565 | Camooweal Street, Mount Isa, QLD | Web: http://www.caldwelldentureservice.vndv.com
In the comfort of my well appointed surgery I can create full/partial dentures, custom mouthguards, retainers or carry out repairs and relines. I have 40 years experience creating oral appliances as a dental technician and prosthetist.
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If you want to become a dentist in Mount Isa you will need to undertake university training that will take around 5 to 7 years depending on the pathway you take.
Yes, Mount Isa dentists that are practising in Australia need to be registered with the Dental Board of Australia to be able to legally practice.
Dental work in Mount Isa is not generally covered under Medicare for adults. There is a scheme called the Child Dental Benefits Schedule operated by Medicare which covers some dental treatments if you meet the requirements which are: Be aged 2 to 17 years old for at least 1 day that year, be eligible for Medicare and also getting a payment from Centrelink at least once a year eg Family Tax Benefit Part A
It is recommended to see a dentist Mount Isa at least once a year. Regular visits allow you to keep on top of your teeth and gum health and identify any issues early on. Discuss the frequency of visits with your dentist as you may need more regular visits if you have at risk conditions or a family history of dental problems.
Yes, Mount Isa dental treatment is cover under the extras component of may private health insurance policies. The level of cover will vary depending on how extensive your policy is. Some may cover routine checks up while others will cover treatment work also.
The gap is the difference between what the dentist at the dental clinic Mount Isa charges and what your private health insurance will pay. eg. If a dentist charges $120 for a service and your health fund pay $70 for that service then the gap would be $50. The percentage that your private health will cover will depend on your policy.
A Mount Isa dental clean is a clean of your teeth when you visit your dentist. It is a more intensive clean than you can achieve at home and will involve remove plaque and tartar build up on your teeth. Often the teeth will also be given a fluoride treatment after a clean is performed.
Depending on your private health insurance policy - if you have extras cover then Mount Isa general dentistry will usually be covered under most plans.
If you require major dental surgery in Mount Isa then you should definitely call ahead of time and most likely book in to be checked for the work that needs to be done - this way your dentist will have some idea as to the extent of the work that needs completing.