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Portmore Dental and Weybridge Dental Implant Clinic eZine: Issue 1 / Jan 2015
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ROADWAY HOUSE, 35 MONUMENT HILL, WEYBRIDGE, SURREY KT13 8RN
Portmore eZineCREATING BEAUTIFUL SMILES FOR LIFE
ISSUE#1January
2015
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ROADWAY HOUSE, 35 MONUMENT HILL, WEYBRIDGE, SURREY KT13 8RN
MAKESOMEONE SMILE
Whenever you can, you never know how
much of a difference you could be making
in their life at that one moment
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IN THIS MONTH’S ISSUE…2 MISSING TEETH? THOUGHT
ABOUT DENTAL IMPLANTS?
4 NEWS & EVENTS
5 HYGIENE SPA
6 ASK US ABOUT… VENEERS
8 TEAM Q&A
10 SPECIAL OFFERS
Welcome to the first edition of the Portmore patient digital eZine. The team have worked hard to create our online digital magazine, the idea being to connect with our loyal patients in a way that is lighthearted yet informative.
Our monthly e-magazine will be full of tips, advice, special offers and information
about treatments that we offer at Portmore. We will also keep you up to date
with practice news & events and also give you the inside information on our
team members and what they get up to outside of work.
Please let us know if there is anything you would like us to include. In the
meantime, we hope you enjoy reading.
Welcome
Nikki BBUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER
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We have been placing and restoring dental
implants at Weybridge Dental Implant Clinic
(a bespoke implant clinic within Portmore
Dental) for around 20 years. Johann, our
Implantologist, has a master’s degree in
implant dentistry and is a Key Opinion Leader
for the world renowned implant company
BTI (Bio-Technology Institute). Johann’s skill
and expertise means that we can provide
our patients with world-class standards of
implant dentistry: for example, replacing
single missing teeth is something that we
do routinely, alongside more life changing
treatments which often include rebuilding
whole mouths using a combination of bone
augmentation and dental implants.
Of course implant dentistry is a game
changer for most of our patients, clients who
have experienced this kind of dentistry at the
practice continue to tell us how their lives
have been transformed. Why? Well I think
we all take for granted our ability to eat, chew
and smile, only when that ability is taken away
do we understand how debilitating it can be
when our dentition doesn’t function in the
way it should. Patients often experience lack
of confidence, isolation from social situations,
pain, discomfort, poor diet & nutrition,
dramatic weight loss or gain and poor oral
health are a only a few of the symptoms of
missing teeth or ill- fitting dentures.
Whilst implants are not a new technique in
dentistry (implants have in fact been around
for many years) they have
recently become
the treatment
of choice for
missing teeth
as they can
be used to
restore and
repair the
MISSING TEETH? THOUGHT ABOUT DENTAL IMPLANTS?
THIS KIND OF DENTISTRY IS A GAME CHANGER FOR MOST
OF OUR PATIENTS
Dental implants can restore both the appearance and function of your smile, potentially for a lifetime.
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dentition independently of surrounding
natural teeth. Implants can even create a
whole new dentition where there were
originally no teeth present at all.
Implant dentistry is viewed as a permanent
solution for missing teeth, making dental
implants an excellent long term investment
in your overall health & well-being by
restoring both the appearance and function
of your smile potentially for a lifetime.
If you answer ‘Yes’ to the following
statements you may be a suitable candidate
for implant treatment:
• Do you have one or more missing teeth?
• Are you unhappy with having gaps in your smile?
• Do you dislike wearing dentures or find dentures uncomfortable?
• Are your teeth coming loose or severely decayed or damaged?
• Do you suffer from a lack of confidence as a result of wearing dentures or having crowns that keep coming loose?
• Are you looking for a long-term solution to missing teeth?
• Has your speech been affected by having missing teeth?
• Are you unable to taste food properly due to wearing dentures?
So, what are dental implants and how
do they work? Dental implants are small,
titanium cylinders, the size of your baby
fingernail
which act as
a replacement tooth
root. We carry out a minor procedure to
place them into your jawbone, whereby they
act as an anchor or a foundation to hold
crowns, bridges or dentures in place.
Suitable? Dental implants are generally
suitable for most people, in terms of health,
if a person is well enough to undergo the
treatment necessary for fixed bridgework or
routine tooth extractions, the same person
can undergo dental implant procedures. The
best form of implant treatment for you is
determined after a thorough consultation
with the patient, Johann and his nursing team.
INTERESTED?
Why not call today for a FREE informal
consultation with our Smile Advisor or
simply to book your consultation with
Johann. Start your journey towards a
new life - call 01932 855011.
NEWSWe will be hosting regular open
evenings so that our patients
can come along to find out more
about particular treatments
that we offer, take advantage of
a free consultation, take away a
goody bag and enjoy discounts
off treatments.
We are also developing our
Hygiene Spa & Therapy unit.
We now have a dedicated
paediatric team who are able
to spend more time looking
after our child patients and
promoting public health. Our
bespoke Hygiene Spa menu
also means that patients are
able to choose from health
focused or cosmetic polishing
treatments to suit them: a
perfect combination of health
and beauty.
We are excited to announce
that the girls at Portmore
are taking part in the charity
Moonwalk challenge in
May 2015. This is a 26 mile
midnight walk designed to
help raise money for breast
cancer care, a charity close to
all our hearts. The training has
begun, diets started, outfits
discussed and champagne
finishers breakfast planned!
All we need now is your
generous support, please visit
out Just Giving page to donate
what you can justgiving.com/
Portmore-Team
Just to let you know that our
lovely Therapist Lois gave birth
to a little girl earlier in January.
Autumn Eloise was born a
healthy 6lb 9oz on Sunday 11
Jan. Mum and baby are both
doing really well. Watch this
space for some photos…
2015 LOOKS TO BE A VERY EXCITING YEAR AT PORTMORE, LOTS TO LOOK FORWARD TO…
18 FEB – GDP PRGF CPD evening
Lecture evening for dentists, 6–9pm.
7 MARCH – GDP PRGF ‘Live’ surgery
workshop for dentists, 9am–5pm.
11 MARCH – Patient Open Evening
5.30–8pm. Dental Implants – are they for you?
Free consultation, up to 20% discount available.
21 MARCH - GDP PRGF ‘Live’ surgery
workshop for dentists 9am-5pm
22 APRIL - Patient Open Evening
5.30–8pm. Dental Implants – are they for you?
Free consultation, up to 20% discount available.
16 MAY – Team charity event
The Moonwalk – Hyde Park, London
justgiving.com/Portmore-Team
20 MAY - GDP PRGF CPD evening
Lecture evening for dentists 6–9pm.
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Events
‘WALK-IN’ HYGIENE & THERAPYDirect Access means that as a patient you
can book an appointment directly with one
of our Hygienists or Therapists without the
need to see a Dentist first. It is still recom-
mended that you see a Dentist for your
regular examination. However, the ease of
access allows patients to fit regular cleaning
and maintenance into their busy schedules at
times more convenient to them.
HYGIENESpaA Dental Therapist is a qualified Oral
Health Practitioner who is able to carry out
routine dentistry alongside our clinicians.
At Portmore we are lucky enough to have
three Dental Therapists within the team;
they are able carry out white fillings and
tooth whitening treatments as prescribed
by your dentist. Other services include
applying fluoride, taking x-rays, dietary
advice and counselling, help with smoking
cessation and anxiety control alongside
providing your regular oral healthcare,
cleaning & polishing requirements.
In particular, our Therapists have a strong
interest in paediatric treatment and
have great experience in working with
children and getting little ones used to
the dental environment whilst promoting
long term health and preventative care.
Our Therapists play a key role in our team
working alongside our clinical team, to
ensure we offer our patients the best
bespoke care available.
OUR DENTAL THERAPISTS PROVIDE A FANTASTIC SERVICE FOR OUR PATIENTS, THEIR SCOPE OF PRACTICE MEANS THAT OUR PATIENTS CAN ENJOY THE BENEFITS OF INCREASED ACCESS TO ORAL CARE & CHILDREN CAN RECEIVE SPECIALISED PAEDIATRIC CARE.
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What are veneers?
In dentistry, a veneer is a
very thin layer of material
(usually porcelain) placed
over a tooth, either to
improve the aesthetics
(appearance) of a tooth or to
protect the tooth’s surface
from damage. The tooth
or teeth are usually slightly
recontoured or shaped
and the porcelain veneer
is bonded to the enamel
surface.
How do I know if I am
suitable for veneers?
Veneers can fix most of
the aesthetic issues that
patients have with their
teeth. In many instances,
dental veneers can be used
to correct the following:
• Stains
• Chipped/broken teeth
• Crooked/misaligned teeth
• Gaps between teeth
• Holes or fractures
Not everyone with the
above issues will be a
candidate for dental
veneers. A comprehensive
examination and history
will be taken by your dentist
before deciding if you are
suitable for veneers.
How long do veneers last?
Will I need to have then
replaced?
Studies show that most
veneers last an average of
10 years but there are many
cases where veneers will
last 20yrs+. The lifespan of
these restorations depend
on the maintenance which
will be similar to that of
natural teeth including
regular reviews and hygiene
visits. Veneers do not fail
all at once and it is usually a
single veneer in-between
multiple others that will
need replacing if it happens.
NAME: Eben Van Der Walt
POSITION: Cosmetic Dentist
VENEERSAsk us about…
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How long does the
process take?
The most important step in
the process is the planning.
Information and records
are taken to create a wax
mock-up of the planned
veneers. The final result
can then be viewed by the
patient and the dentist
before starting the process.
The actual preparation and
placement of veneers can
take anything from a few
days to two weeks.
My previous dentist
advised that veneers
damage my natural teeth,
is this true?
In some cases veneers
would be a total elective
cosmetic procedure and
shaping and contouring of
the enamel needs to take
place to accommodate the
placement of the veneers.
That said some veneers
are extremely thin (less
than 1mm) and require
minimal or no preparation
of existing enamel. In other
cases veneers can be used
to restore function of the
teeth and can actually help
to promote the longevity of
all the teeth.
I don’t want bright, white
teeth, how do you make
sure they look natural?
The art and science of
porcelain veneers depend
on the study of healthy,
natural teeth. The perfect
veneer and smile make over
result will mimic a natural,
healthy smile. During
the temporary phase the
appearance of the new
teeth can be evaluated and
changed to get that natural,
healthy appearance.
My two front teeth are
very crooked, will veneers
solve this?
Veneers are only one of the
solutions used to improve the
appearance of crooked teeth.
Braces, composite bonding
and cosmetic recontouring
can also be used in these
cases. Your dentist will
be happy to discuss these
options with you and decide
which way is the best to go
for your specific situation.
Why choose Portmore
for veneers?
All three the dentists at
Portmore have attended
numerous postgraduate
studies in the field of smile
makeovers and placing of
porcelain veneers. These
studies have taken them
all over the world including
New York, Miami, Germany
and Spain. Between them
they have placed thousands
of veneers and made
hundreds of patients happy
with their smiles.
For more information,
get in touch today on
01932 855 011 or visit
portmoredental.co.uk/
treatments/veneers/
to read testimonials from
some of our patients.
Did you know?VENEERS CAN LAST OVER 20 YEARS WHEN LOOKED
AFTER WELL
WITH REGULAR REVIEWS & HYGIENE VISITS
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TEAM Q&A
Q1: What is your role
at Portmore, what do
you do on a day to
day basis?
My role at Portmore
is a receptionist or
as a Director of first
impressions. My main
role is checking in and out
patients and answering the
phones. There is a lot more
that goes on but I think they
are my main duties. Making
people feel welcome when
they walk through the door
because often people are
nervous and greeting them
with a smile can put them
at ease.
Q2: What is your
favourite aspect of
your role?
My favourite aspect of
my role is getting to know
our patients, having a little
chat with people each time
they come in. We’re very
lucky here that we have
such friendly patients.
Another is that I get to
spend the day with such a
fantastic group of people.
It’s a pleasure coming in
everyday and we never
stop laughing. I feel very
fortunate that I work here.
Q3: If I wasn’t working
at Portmore I would be…?
If I wasn’t working at
Portmore I would be filling
my days with dog walking,
horse riding (I don’t have
a dog or a horse), reading
trashy novels and watching
rubbish on TV. If money
were no object, I would
be a lady that lunches,
shopping and holidays a
plenty.
NAME: Melanie Cheeseman
ROLE: Director of
First Impressions
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TEAM Q&AQ4: My guilty
pleasure is…
My guilty pleasures are
70’s love songs, spending
the day in my pyjamas,
eating crisps and drinking
Baileys. Who wouldn’t love a
day with all that combined?
Q5: Outside of work
I love…
Outside of work I love to
go to an old country pub
and sit by the fire in the
winter and walking along
the river on a hot sunny
day in the summer. I really
love music festivals but
don’t go as often as I would
like. Last year I brought
myself a beautiful bicycle
that I loved to go out on
but I am a fair weather
cyclist so that has been put
away for the winter.
Q6: What I will be
doing in 2015…
2015 will be a big year
for me as I’m getting
married in September so
there is lots of organising
to do.. and dieting! Our
Honeymoon is in October
which I’m very much
looking forward to.Also
Mandy and I have started
to organise our summer
event for the staff. We
have been asked to keep it
a secret from the girls so
it will be a lovely surprise
come July. We are also
doing The Moon Walk in
May. There is so much I’m
looking forward to this
year. I think it’s going to be
a good one.
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Special offers
HALF PRICE NEW PATIENT CONSULTATIONS for friends and family of existing patients (until 31 March 2015)
20% OFF TEETH WHITENING Just us on Facebook to claim your discount.
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