More rooms so less chance of waiting

Published date24 May 2023
Publication titleCourier, The
Timaru Dental Care’s new bigger practice at 45 Heaton St, now boasting two more surgeries to make a total of six, means patients are able to be seen much sooner

Practice manager Barbara Higginson said that historically in Timaru, patients have been faced with a month to six-week wait.

‘‘Now, in most cases we are able to see people on the same day, or within a day or two.’’

As well as being able to offer prompt patient service in the new, state-of-the-art premises, Barbara says it also means great working conditions for the current team of dentists, hygienists and other staff.

Timaru Dental Care offers a wide range of services, from fillings, tooth extractions and root canal treatments to same-day crowns, dental implant treatment, full mouth scale and clean, and teeth whitening. They are also ACC and Work and Income approved.

A denture technician from Duchenne Denture Specialists attends the...

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