Brilliant-online-magazine-June-2022

THE POWER OF A SMILE - DR RAJ SINGH OF OCEAN DENTAL SURGERY

✦ Whereas we all know how important it is to maintain the highest standards of oral hygeine, a visit to the dentist is never usually towards the top of anyone’s most desirable activities list.

Many people are wracked with fear at the very thought of a trip to the dentist surgery which often results in many neglecting their teeth, which can lead to serious consequences.

However, the good news for local Port Macquarie residents is Dr Raj Singh of Ocean Dental Surgery, who can help you keep your pearly whites in great shape, ensuring a smile bright enough to light up any room!

Naturally, finding a dentist who can not only do the job proficiently but who also exerts calm and fosters trust with the patient is crucial. Get this component right and visiting the dentist soon becomes much more of a pleasurable experience than a chore.

On meeting Dr Raj, one instantly feels at ease. It goes without saying that one would expect a healthy, warm smile from a dentist and this is exactly how we are met when we visit him in person at his Ocean Dental practice. Adding to the relaxed vibe are the cool and calm environs of the surgery itself, instantly placing one at ease.

All of Dr Raj’s local practices offer comprehensive dental services such as standard check ups, cleaning, scaling and polishing to more intricate procedures such as x-rays, fillings, surgical extractions, root canal treatment, crowns, bridges, orthodontics, and denture services, including partial and full dentures. For more complex procedures and apprehensive patients there is also the possibility of IV sedation or nitrous oxide.

On that topic, we ask Dr Raj why he thinks so many people fear the dentist.

“I think often the full ins and outs of dentistry are generally unknown to many people and that, in turn, causes an inherent fear,” he says. “Subsequently, my philosophy and approach is to explain as much as I can in regards to procedures to try and make the patient as comfortable and relaxed as possible.

As with many things, once you understand something, you tend to feel much more at ease and are willing to accept it. I guess it comes down to clear and thorough communication.”

He is quick to add that he and his staff ensure the entire process of a patient visiting the dentist need not be a daunting prospect and that by even making the appointment the patient has taken a huge, positive step forward. “That’s half the problem solved,” Dr Raj says.

Friendly, qualified reception staff then ensure each patient is greeted and made to feel at ease when visiting the practice. For particularly apprehensive patients this is when special attention is paid and when the importance of clear communication methods come to the fore. Talking about and pinpointing any form of fear and then finding an appropriate solution is the modus operandi for Dr Raj and his staff.

It is this attention to detail and the personalised care of each patient that makes Dr Raj stand out and it is clear that the patient’s wellbeing and overall experience is paramount.

Dr Raj Singh

“The person I am treating is called a patient and I ensure we provide the very best in service at all times throughout their experience,” says Dr Raj. “Receiving positive feedback as a result of this is the most rewarding aspect of my job for sure.

“There have been numerous examples where I have conducted what I consider a relatively routine procedure that has infact turned out to be life changing for the patient. Thanks to the dental work we have administered, their confidence has been greatly enhanced which has often seen them find a new love interest or secure a new job. They are the stories that I find most satisfying and that enable me to develop a strong, trustworthy relationship with my patients.”

So, whether you are nervous about visiting the dentist or not, don’t forget how important it is to maintain a healthy mouth and set of teeth. Maybe it’s time for a visit soon? If so, paying a visit to Dr Raj’s Ocean Dental Surgery is a good place to start…