I wanted to take a moment to share some updates from the team at Cranbourne Dental Centre.
It’s been another busy year, and we’ve remained committed to delivering quality care to every patient.
Thank you to all of our loyal patients for your continued support.
It’s a privilege to care for your health, and we look forward to seeing you at your next visit.
This Dental Health Week, it’s time to focus on something often overlooked but deeply telling: our children’s oral health.
According to the 2024 Casey Oral Health Profile by Dental Health Services Victoria – based on public dental data from 2019 to 2023 – 49.1 percent of six-year-olds in the City of Casey have already experienced tooth decay.
That’s significantly higher than the statewide average of 30.1 percent.
Also, by age 12, nearly 48 percent of children in Casey have at least one decayed, missing, or filled tooth.
These figures point to a silent but significant issue: early tooth decay is affecting almost half of our children – often before they’ve lost their baby teeth.
At Cranbourne Dental Centre, our goal has always been to support and educate families in our local community.
While government programs like CDBS and Smile Squad provide a foundation, barriers such as long public waitlists, cost concerns, and lack of awareness still prevent many children from receiving timely care.
With the rising cost of living, we understand the importance of making dental care as affordable as possible.
We are doing our best and are committed to being part of the solution – offering accessible, approachable, family-focused care.
Every child deserves a healthy start, and that starts with a healthy smile.
Let’s work together to close this gap!
Cranbourne Dental Centre is at 2 Camms Road, Cranbourne. Call 5923 0099, email cranbournedental@gmail.com, or visit www.dentistincranbourne.com.au.
– Dr Ana Iyengar
