Another Patient from Vladivostok

We had a dental tourism patient from Vladivostok, Russia, fly in at the beginning of the week just to have his dental treatment done in Singapore. All arrangements were prepared in advance so that our team of dental specialists were able to be exclusively dedicated to receive him when he arrived on 23 April.

On that morning, he arrived with his Russian interpreter and we proceeded to collect his records and data, analysing the information obtained and presenting him with a customised treatment plan with personalised treatment options. Once he gave his approval, our dental specialists commenced treatment immediately. He spent the whole day in our office, having a lunch break in between. Our dental laboratory picked up the dental models at the end of the day in order to fabricate the implant crown and dentures.

Our Russian patient returned on 27 April to continue his chosen treatment plan.

Finally, today we delivered his implant crown and dentures, which completed his treatment. In the limited amount of time he had in Singapore, we managed to do two extractions, tooth-coloured composite bonding to close some gaps in his lower jaw (mandible), a dental implant with bone grafting, peridontal gum treatment and a set of partial dentures.

We would like to wish our Russian patient a lifetime of dental bliss and the ability to thoroughly enjoy his food with his new set of "dinner-ware".

What is a hygienist?

A Dental Hygienist is a tertiary trained, registered health professional who focus on preventing and treating oral diseases-both to protect teeth and gums, and also to protect patients' total health. They are an integral part of a modern preventive dental team.

As part of dental hygiene services, dental hygienists may:

• perform oral health care assessments that include the review of patients' health history, dental charting, oral cancer screening, and evaluation of gum disease/health;


• expose, process, and interpret dental radiographs (x-rays);


• remove plaque and calculus (“tartar”) from above and below the gumline using dental instruments;


• apply cavity-preventive agents such as fluorides and sealants to the teeth;


• administer local anaesthetic;


• place protective rubber dams


• take impressions of the jaws


• educate patients on proper oral hygiene techniques to maintain healthy teeth and gums;
  counsel patients about plaque control and developing individualized at-home oral hygiene programmes;


• counsel patients on the importance of good nutrition for maintaining optimal oral health

amongst other duties. In addition, as oral health thearpists, they also do restorative treatment on patients up to 18 years of age.