The NobleDentist Blog

Dental prosthetist, Peter Agosta, has recently joined the team at Springfield Lakes Central Dentists.

Peter can assist you with any of the following:

• Comfortable cosmetic dentures
• Repair of broken dentures
• Reline and tooth additions to existing dentures
• Mouthguards
• Anti-snoring devices

Peter attends Springfield Lakes Central Dentists every Friday and would be delighted to assist you.

You can learn more by clicking on Springfield Lakes Central Dentists.

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Recently we added a section to the NobleHealth site titled ‘Your Oral Health’. It contains papers on various oral health topics including general dentistry and cosmetic dentistry. The purpose of ‘Your Oral Health’ is to ensure that you are informed about any procedure or dental service you are considering.

There are 4 papers currently within ‘Your Oral Health’. Below is a list of these papers.

• Secrets to Improving Your Smile
• Teeth Whitening: Frequently Asked Questions
• Wisdom Teeth: To Keep or Not to Keep?
• Root Canal Treatment: Frequently Asked Questions

We intend to gradually add more papers to ‘Your Oral Health’. We hope you find these papers helpful.

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An article written by Renee Viellaris titled ‘Kids Dental Health in State of Decay’ appeared in the Courier Mail yesterday.

The article highlighted several unsettling items of information.

• Children as young as 5 are having all their teeth extracted as Queenland’s tooth decay rates reach epidemic proportions.
• Children with few teeth developed speech and social problems.
• Australian Dental Association Queensland President, Dr Michael Foley said, “Queensland has the worst teeth in the nation”.

You can read the entire article by clicking on Kids Dental Health in State of Decay.

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Dental therapist, Kathy Tabrizi, recently joined the team at Springfield Lakes Central Dentists.

She is available to assist children up to 12 years of age with oral health matters.

Kathy attends Springfield Lakes every Monday and would be delighted to assist your children.

You can learn more about Springfield Lakes Central Dentists by clicking on Find a Dentist.

To learn how to save hundreds and even thousands of dollars at the dentist, click on NobleDentist.

An American study of 657 people with no history of stroke or heart attack has showed that people with bacteria associated with gum disease also had thicker carotid arteries which is a strong indicator of clogged blood vessels.

The team at Columbia University in New York said the link held even when other heart risk factors were taken into account. “This is the most direct evidence yet that gum disease may lead to stroke or cardiovascular disease,” said Dr Moise Desvarieux at Columbia University Medical Centre.

Dr Moise Desvarieux also said, “Because gum infections are preventable and treatable, taking care of your oral health could very well have a significant impact on your cardiovascular health.”

You can read more by clicking on Columbia University Medical Centre or you can access a program transcript of an ABC interview with Dr Moise Desvarieux.

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I thought I would address another common enquiry we receive – “Is NobleHealth private health insurance?”.

The only similarity between NobleHealth and private health insurance is that we aim to improve the health of indivduals and families in our community. This is where the similarities end and the differences begin.

The following is a list of major differences:

• You save 15% to 55% off fees for general dentistry and cosmetic dentistry.
• No waiting period. You begin saving money immediately.
• No annual limits. You can use your NobleHealth membership as much as you wish.
• No background checks or pre-existing condition exclusions.
• You receive 3 bonus months of membership FREE for referrals that result in a membership.
• No paperwork hassles or claim forms to submit.
• The membership fee for 12 months is a total of only $99.95 for individuals and $149.95 for families .
• You receive 3 bonus months of membership FREE by joining online or at a dental practice.
• NobleHealth guarantees to refund your membership fee if you are dissatisfied with being a member.

You can learn more by clicking on NobleHealth or the Frequently Asked Questions.

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Today I thought I would address an enquiry we tend to receive quite regularly – “What is NobleHealth?”.

NobleHealth is a dental plan that entitles members to 15% to 55% off their dental fees.

Well, this is a line we communicate as it is simple and easy to remember. Of course there is more to it than that. NobleHealth is a community of members consisting of individuals, families, and Brisbane dentists.

NobleHealth understands the following:

• The importance of good oral health;
• The expense commonly associated with a visit to a Brisbane dentist since you generally can not use your Medicare Card; and
• The typically large amount of money spent by Brisbane dentists on advertising which is then passed onto patients resulting in expensive dental fees.

With these things in mind, NobleHealth has devised a ‘Plan’ for patients to save on their dental fees and for a Brisbane dentist to save money on advertising. Its a win-win situation!

The ‘Plan’ has been to do the following:

• Reach an agreement with Brisbane dentists to spend less on advertising which will allow them to lower their fees by 15% to 55%; and
• Have members visit our Brisbane dentists to take advantage of the substantial savings.

So there you have it, NobleHealth in a nutshell. You can also click on NobleHealth for more information.

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NobleHealth dentists at West End have recently purchased Smile Channel for their patients.

Smile Channel is a dvd that will now play on the new plasma television in the reception area. It features 60 presentations covering general dentistry and cosmetic dentistry. Smile Channel also includes presentations for children. You can learn more about your upcoming procedure or other procdeures that may interest you. Smile Channel is informative. It features before-and-after photos, 3-D graphics, and full-motion video.

Simply ask reception for presentations that you would like to view. Reception will be delighted to assist you.

You can find contact details for NobleHealth dentists at West End by clicking on Find a Dentist.

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In my last entry I discussed the importance of presenting your membership card to reception on arrival at the dental practice. This remains important although there is an ‘Exception’ ...

New members often join and immediately make an appointment with a participating Brisbane dentist. This is fine. In some cases, however, new members may not have received their membership card when the appointment time arrives. Not to worry. Simply inform reception on arrival that you have recently joined the NobleHealth community. Reception will contact NobleHealth for your membership details.

Reception will then create a new file for you.

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...of course I am referring to your NobleHealth membership card.

You’re sent a membership card once you have paid your membership fee. It usually takes 3 business days from the day you pay for the membership to receive your membership card. We ask that you present your membership card to reception on arrival at the dental practice.

There are several important reasons for presenting your membership card to reception.

• This will ensure your fees are in accordance with the NobleHealth fee schedule which is up to 55% off the usual fees. Im sure you don’t want to miss out on those huge savings.
• Your file at the dental practice corresponds with your membership number found on your membership card. Presenting your membership card will ensure the dentist is looking at the correct file before beginning treatment.
• Reception at the dental practice will have to contact NobleHealth in the event that you don’t present your membership card. Our operators may be on other calls which will delay your appointment.
• The NobleHealth Team focuses on working effeciently in order to keep costs to a minimum. This is so membership fees remain affordable. Putting on additional staff to field these extra calls from reception could mean an increase in membership fees.

As you can see, it’s in your interests and the community’s interests to simply present your membership card to reception. So, ‘Don’t Leave Home Without It!’.

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