Padstow, New South Wales50 Dentists near you

The path to becoming a dentist is via a scientific Baccalaureate and then the Faculty of Medicine. After a first year of study in general medicine, the student will have to pass the PACES exam (first common year of health studies) to be admitted to the second year and then follow the remaining 5 years of specialised studies which will enable him to obtain the State diploma of dentist. A longer course of study after the 5th year allows the student to obtain the diploma of dental surgeon after writing and defending a thesis.

The dentist's tasks are numerous and vary according to the age of his patients and their needs. He is required to carry out dental check-ups on each patient, repair broken or decayed teeth, treat diseased teeth, extract one or more teeth, treat various pathologies concerning teeth and gums, fit dental appliances, carry out X-rays, perform small operations (gum grafting, fitting of pins, extraction of wisdom teeth, etc.), prescribe suitable treatments, etc. Throughout the consultation, he must reassure his patients and provide them with the necessary information.), prescribe adapted treatments... Throughout the consultation, he must reassure his patients while advising them so that they always have a good oral hygiene.

There are many reasons to visit a dentist. It could be to treat a dental emergency such as a broken tooth due to a fall, to check the general condition of the teeth, for scaling, to have dentures or braces fitted - all of these reasons. If you want to have a beautiful smile and healthy teeth, seeing a dentist is the best solution.

When looking for a dentist, a directory such as StarOfService can make all the difference. You can easily get in touch with many dental specialists in your region or city and select the one you feel most comfortable with, for example. Just follow the steps on the screen.

The prices charged by a dentist will vary depending on the procedure. A consultation will cost €23, while a scaling will cost €28.92 - the standard rate. Restoration of a tooth and treatment of a cavity will vary between €29.30 and €65.50, while restoration of a tooth at one angle will cost €65.50 and €94.60 at two angles. The devitalization of a permanent living tooth will cost between € 40 and € 100 depending on the location of the tooth. The extraction of a tooth will cost €33.44. The health insurance reimbursement is 70% for a dentist under agreement, whereas for a specialist who is not under agreement, it will be necessary to turn to a mutual health insurance company to be covered, generally at 100%.

The choice of a dentist is not to be taken lightly. It is preferable to choose a recognised professional, even if a consultation may take several weeks, to ask the opinion of those close to you, to favour proximity where possible and otherwise to stay with the professional with whom you immediately feel confident.

• How many years of experience do you have as a dentist?
• How does a consultation with you go?
• Are you a registered or non-registered dentist?
• What can you advise me about oral hygiene?