Just a quick message to all our patients – Dental is at Level 1 restrictions as of 8th July 2020. Rest be assured we will be in contact with you if this changes – but for now, sit back, relax and [insert fun isolation activity] :):)

A very big warm welcome to our newest dentist – Dr. Daniella Lee.

Dr. Daniella Lee joins us all the way from the lovely town of Ballarat, where she was practicing for a few years before moving back to Melbourne.

Daniella is great with our anxious patients and children, as she is gentle and approachable. She has a keen interest in airways and sleep, and in particular how problems in these areas can be identified, prevented or treated by dentists! Daniella is also fluent in Korean as much as she hates to admit!

Outside of the dental world, Daniella enjoys cooking (but enjoys the eating part more), exercising and planning her upcoming wedding. She is an overprotective dog-mum to her white mini bordoodle, and probably knows the A-Z of all things dog related!

Be sure to say hi to her if you see her around the practice.

Dear patients,

We are delighted to announce that from Monday, 11th May 2020, we will be moving to Level 1 Restrictions. This means we are able to perform all our usual procedures.

We are asking all patients to observe social distancing and proper hand hygiene:

• Please wait in your car until we call you to come in.
• Upon arrival, please use the hand sanitiser provided and refrain from touching your face/mouth.
• We will be continuing asking you some screening questions before your appointment as well.

Online bookings have also been restored for your convenience – Our team will have to make contact with you after you book online to run through some questions with you.

Thank you for your support and understanding as we navigate these tough times!!

– The team at Dental at Keys

Dear patients,

We are delighted to announce that from Monday, 27th April 2020, we will be moving back to Level 2 Restrictions. This means we will be able to perform a wider range of essential dental treatment for our patients.

While this is great news, it does not mean we will be able to perform all procedures just yet! We are still prioritising dental emergencies, so please call or email our team and they can assist you accordingly. We will be here for you when this all settles to provide you with exceptional dental care and to nag you about flossing and brushing your teeth!

Please note our opening hours & phone number have changed temporarily due to COVID-19.

Online bookings are not available during this period – you will need to call or email us to arrange an appointment.

Thank you for your support and understanding as we navigate these tough times and hope we can count on your support when we return. Until then, stay safe and do your bit to flatten the curve!

– The team at Dental at Keys

You may have noticed that our business hours have changed recently.

In an effort to slow the spread of Coronavirus (Covid-19), we are operating by appointment only on selected days.

Level 3 restrictions are in placed (as recommended by the AHPPC) and we are limited in the type of appointments we can see.

You will need to call us to make an appointment as all online bookings have been disabled.

Stay Safe!

Hello to our beloved community,

We have taken the difficult but necessary decision to move to emergency/essential treatment only. We hope you understand that this is not a decision we have taken lightly and is done in the best interest of our team and patients’ health and safety.

If you do have a dental emergency, please call or email our team and they can assist you accordingly. We will be here for you when this all settles to provide you with exceptional dental care and to nag you about flossing and brushing your teeth!

Thank you for your support and understanding as we navigate these tough times and hope we can count on your support when we return. Until then, stay safe and do your bit to flatten the curve!

– The team at Dental at Keys

T: 03 8899 6331
E: info@dentalatkeys.com.au

To our lovely community of patients,

Thought this would be a good time to update you on the recent developments surrounding COVID-19 (Coronavirus).

We are still open and seeing patients and will continue to follow direction from the relevant Health Authorities.

Please be advised, we are continuing to adhere to the strictest infection control measures and have added some additional measures that you may notice when you visit us.

1. We have removed all toys and other items from our reception area.
2. Please try to limit the number of people who accompany you to your dental appointment. If it is for a child, try to ensure only 1 parent/guardian is present.
3. We ask that you use the hand sanitiser upon arrival and leaving the premise.
4. Please refrain from touching your face/mouth.
5. Apologies that we will not shake your hand at this time! There will be plenty of time for that after all this.

In the interest of your safety and our practice and patient safety, please read through the follow questions and give us a call ASAP if you have answered ‘YES’ to any of the following.

1. Have you or someone in your immediate family travelled overseas in the past 2 weeks?
2. Have you been in *CLOSE or **CASUAL contact with a confirmed OR suspected case of COVID-19?
3. Do you have any of the following symptoms:
   • Generally unwell
   • Cold/flu-like symptoms
   • Sore throat
   • Cough
   • Runny/stuffy nose
   • Fever
   • Headaches
   • Body aches/pains
   • Breathing difficulties
   • Diarrhea/vomiting

Thank you for your help and understanding to ensure optimum patient safety.

We wish to inform our patients that while we are updating our phone system, our number has changed.

If you would like to contact us, please use our new number – (03) 8899 6331.

Some patients have reported that the old number (03) 8759 4490 may not be connecting – this is due to a Telstra technical problem and we do not have an ETA on the fix.

Teeth and Pregnancy

Nearly all of us have heard about how the teeth suffered after a pregnancy, so what does this mean?

Firstly, congratulations on your pregnancy!  It is a tricky time since you have so many things to be mindful of.

On a teeth & oral health level, rest assured most things will be the same.

Teeth and Pregnancy itself is not a huge risk factor for your teeth developing problems. There are a few things to monitor while pregnant:

Things to note

• Due to the increased hormones in our body, your gums may bleed a bit more than normal
  • What to do: Ensure you floss daily, brush 2x day and clean your teeth well
  • A healthy mouth is good for your general health as well
• Gums may be a bit more sensitive
  • Follow as above
• Morning sickness
  • This acid attack in your mouth does weaken the enamel
  • Where possible, rinse your mouth after the episode and avoid brushing for 30 minutes. This is because if you brush straight after, the acid weakens your teeth and you are more likely to wear it down further by brushing
  • Drink lots of water after as well
• Constant snacking
  • Due to the fact you are now eating for two, your frequency of eating/snacking may be higherà this increases your risk of developing holes
  • Ensure you are eating healthy foods that are low in sugar/acid/no sugar
  • Rinse your mouth after eating, where possible
  • Drink lots of water

Visiting the dentist

• It is a great idea before you plan for kids to make sure your mouth is in great condition as well.
• If you don’t manage to visit before, don’t worry! It is perfectly safe to visit the dentist while you are pregnant!
• The most comfortable time to visit is in your second trimester (mainly for your comfort sitting in the chair)
• It is safe to get most procedures done in the chair while pregnant so you don’t need to put off anything
• If you are uncertain about anything, rest assured your dentist will go through with it and discuss your concerns

The main thing I’ve found is that new mums are tired with so much to do and the lack of sleep, it’s hard to look after yourself properly. So don’t forget about your own health and wellbeing along with your baby 🙂

As always, contact us here and give us a call or book online to discuss further.

Yes! We are open (for selected days) during the Christmas holiday season this year. Please see below for our opening times.

24th Dec – 9am to 1pm (Tuesday)
25th Dec – CLOSED
26th Dec – CLOSED
27th Dec – CLOSED
28th Dec – 9am to 1pm (Saturday)
29th Dec – CLOSED
30th Dec – CLOSED
31st Dec – 9am to 1pm (Tuesday)
1st Jan – CLOSED
2nd Jan – CLOSED
3rd Jan – 9am to 5pm (Friday)
4th Jan – CLOSED

Online bookings are available at any time here.

Please note that not all appointments are available for online bookings so we recommend calling us as soon as you can if you want to book during the holidays!