Green Valley Dental

As a trained dentist, Dr Thomas Tran has been working for Green Valley Dental for over a year. Thomas prides himself on debunking the stereotype that going to the dentist is an unpleasant experience. “To me this (stereotype exists) because people were not told beforehand why they needed treatment or their options,” he says. “An explanation goes a long way!” Thomas also has his own techniques to make sure you are as comfortable as possible during any procedures, including sharing x-rays with you and making sure any questions you have are answered. “Every patient is different and every tooth in every patient is different so knowing what stage the tooth is at and what it needs to continue functioning is something I strive to have all my patients know,” he said. “For me, the most intimidating part is getting the local anaesthetic or the injection - the mouth is a very personal space and you have to put a lot of trust in the dentist to do the right thing by you. To ma

At Green Valley Dental , we participate in the Medicare Child Dental Benefits Schedule (CDBS). This program is a voluntary initiative amongst dental practitioners to provide basic dental services to children. As a local children's dentist , we believe in the importance of maintaining proper dental care for all  children, and the CDBS allows us (and many other dental practices) to do so! What is the Child Dental Benefits Schedule? The Child Dental Benefits Schedule provides basic dental services to children between 2 and 17 years old, providing them with basic dental services up to $1,000 in value. The payment of benefits under the scheme is administered through the Department of Human Services under the Australian Government, and was introduced so that all families have access to proper dental treatment for their children. The dental services covered by the CDBS include: Routine check-ups, x-rays and examinations Teeth cleaning Fillings and extractions Root canals