Your first visit
New patients are welcome. Here is what happens and how to get ready.
What happens, in four steps
- 1
Book
Choose a time online or call us. Let us know if you feel nervous, or if you would like to book family members together.
- 2
Prepare
Fill in your patient history form before you arrive and bring a list of any medicines you take.
- 3
Arrive
You are welcome to bring a friend or relative. We will introduce you to the people looking after you.
- 4
Discuss
Ask anything. We talk through what we find and discuss costs before any treatment.
What to bring
- Your health fund card, if you have one
- A list of any medicines you take
- Your completed patient history form
Patient history form
You can print the current form, fill it in and bring it with you.
Your team
Who you’ll see
Costs. We talk through costs before any treatment starts.
Equipment
Technology at Star Smiles
Equipment we use at the practice. Your dentist will explain what is used for your treatment.
BIOLASE Waterlase iPlus dental laser
Uses laser light and a fine water spray for some treatments on teeth and gums.
Philips Zoom WhiteSpeed whitening
In-chair whitening that uses a whitening gel and a blue LED light.
Panoramic (OPG) x-ray
Lets us see all your teeth and jaws in one x-ray.
Digital intraoral scanner
Records a 3D digital model of your teeth, used to plan crowns, aligners and guards.
Intraoral cameras
Small cameras that show you close-up pictures of your teeth on a screen.
Star map
Once you’re settled in.
The care we offer at every stage of life, from children’s first check-ups to implants.