Bon Voyage MV YWAM PNG!

MV YWAM PNG is on her way to Papua New Guinea for an 8-month deployment. Youth With A Mission (YWAM) is a worldwide Christian movement operating in more than 1,000 locations in more than 180 countries. YWAM have been sending medical ships to PNG for the last seven years to provide great medical a...

A Dental Implant is an artificial tooth root that is placed inside the jaw bone. Dental Implants are used to replace missing teeth when a patient has lost one or multiple teeth due to trauma, periodontal disease (gum disease), dental decay, or other reasons… An implant is typically made of tita...

Obstructive Sleep Apnoea is a sleep disorder where the airway at the back of the mouth repeatedly, partly or completely obstructs during sleep. Breathing is reduced or may stop altogether causing oxygen levels to fall and the sufferer to wake up, often unknowingly and usually with a gasp. These obst...

Daryl Holmes Managing Director of 1300SMILES Dentists, is proud to have worked with the YWAM Medical Ship in Kivaumai Village....

Do you want to keep your teeth strong and healthy? Follow these ten tips to keep your teeth strong and healthy and improve your overall health. 1. Eat well What you put in your mouth can affect the overall health of your teeth and gums. Choosing foods that are low in sugar and starches will reduce...

This year Dental Health Week runs from 1-7 August and is focusing on Women and Oral Health. Hormones can play havoc with a woman's oral health and in a recent study it was revealed that many women are unaware of the significant impact various life stages have on the health of their teeth and gums. ...

Did you know that nearly half the surface area of your teeth lies between them? If you’re solely relying on brushing alone then you’re not cleaning a large portion of your teeth, which can create serious problems for your teeth and gums. Removing plaque from between your teeth, you’re helpi...

Youth With A Mission (YWAM) is a worldwide Christian movement operating in more than 1,000 locations in more than 180 countries. 1300SMILES Dentists are proud to support YWAM with supplies and equipment for use on YWAM medical ships. Recently the YWAM teams visited 13 villages in Marobe Province ...

Do your teeth twinge when you eat or drink certain things? You could be suffering from sensitive teeth. In most cases, the sensation occurs when the fluids within dentine, the soft bit of­ the tooth under the enamel, are affected by hot, cold, sweet or acidic foods or drinks. This triggers your ...

Sports drinks are now seen as an indispensable part of playing sport and exercising. Unfortunately, these are high in sugars and acids that over time can cause tooth erosion and decay. You don't have to avoid them all together, but understand how to minimise the risks. Sports drinks have been des...

Youth With A Mission (YWAM) is a worldwide Christian movement operating in more than 1,000 locations in more than 180 countries. 1300SMILES Dentists are proud to support YWAM Townsville. 1300SMILES Dentists provide supplies and equipment for use on YWAM medical ships, and our staff volunteer to supp...

1300SMILES Ltd has completed the acquisition of Dentalplus, a long established (15 years), multi-dentist practice in the northern Brisbane suburb of Brendale, Queensland. Located close to the 1300SMILES operation in Strathpine, the Brendale facility will assist the company to capitalise on the signi...

It is that time of year when sweet treats seem to be everywhere. You do not want to be a killjoy, but at the same time you want to keep your family’s teeth strong and healthy. So how can you minimise the effects of sugar over Christmas? Include sugary treats as part of a main meal By including s...

Good oral health is not that difficult and there is no real mystery in looking after your teeth and gums. Make regular dental visits part of your routine Regular check-up and clean visits to your dentist at 1300SMILES are vital, as the removal of tartar from your teeth will help keep your teeth an...

Seeds are wholesome, tasty and make a great addition to your diet. They are high in protein, low in fat and are easier to digest than nuts. So which are the most useful seeds to add to your diet? Flax Seeds Flax seeds help to promote heart health and can help lower cholesterol. They are also a g...

Have you promised yourself a beautiful bright new smile this year? At 1300SMILES we have an extensive range of procedures to help your achieve that dream. These include teeth whitening treatments to safely whiten your smile, micro-abrasion to remove surface discolouration, porcelain veneers or clear...

It is one of the healthiest things you can drink and we have listed our top ten reasons why you should choose green tea. It can lower cholesterol levels, improve blood flow and may help prevent a number of heart-related problems. A Swiss study found that people who drank green tea had more a...

A lack of sleep is enough to make anyone feel grumpy and out of sorts, but when a child doesn’t receive sufficient sleep, it can have serious consequences for their memory and learning ability. It can  also affect their behaviour and attention span. There is increasing clinical evidence to show t...

Did you know snoring could be a symptom of a serious medical condition called sleep apnoea? This results in frequent pauses in breath then restarts with a loud snort or gasp. It is caused when muscles supporting the airway relax during sleep, allowing the airway to collapse inwards and becoming bloc...

I can’t help but imagine that the 1300 Smiles Limited (ASX: ONT) AGM today was a fairly enjoyable occasion for shareholders. After all, the company has safely endured a difficult period for dentists, after the outgoing Gillard government cut the Chronic Dental Disease scheme, reducing revenue t...