In an emergency
during SURGERY HOURS– we offer same day emergency treatment.
telephone us on (03) 355 8020 ......
Xmas – New Year 2018-19
I am open over the Xmas – New Year period as the NZDA Canterbury branch on-call dentist. During this period
please phone Rob on (03) 355 8020 or 027 38 00 506 for emergency treatment.
To speak to us at the surgery
During our normal open hours – 8 am to 5 pm Monday – Friday and 8 am till 6 pm Thursdays
please telephone (03) 355 8020.
If you have an emergency outside surgery hours click here.
Visit us at
24 Papanui Road (near the Bealey Ave intersection)
Carlton Mill
Christchurch 8014
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- New patients welcomed
- The surgery is a friendly caring environment
- Same day emergency treatment provided
- We have off street parking
- We are open over the Xmas & New Year period
(I am the Canterbury Branch NZDA emergency dentist for this period)
Treatment in the surgery
- wisdom tooth removal
- devices for treatment of snoring & sleep apnoea
- dental implant procedures
- mouth guards for dental protection
- cosmetic dentistry
- crown & bridge procedures
- dentures
- full range of dental treatments, from simple everyday dentistry to advanced restorative techniques
- tooth whitening using a take home tray
- hygiene scale and polish
Special technology used by Rob
- Digital x-rays
- The wand – painless local injections
- Airflow S1 – reduced discomfort when scaling teeth
- Diagnodent – cavity detection without xrays
Our normal surgery hours
- Monday – Friday 8am – 5 pm
- Evening appointments – till 6 pm Thursday or by arrangement
About Rob – the dentist
I enjoy my dentistry and offer a full range of general dental techniques including wisdom teeth extraction, implants, crown & bridges, treatment for sleep apnoea & snoring, cosmetic dentistry, mouth guards.
I graduated from Otago University, NZ in 1981 and worked in Mosgiel before practising in England .
In England I acquired many years experience in the advanced techniques of cosmetic and restorative dentistry. I became entranced with implants and completed “The Branemark System” dental implant course, and one of their surgical courses at Guy’s Hospital, London. A trip to Sweden enabled me to gain further expertise in this field. I have more recently attended conferences in NZ and Australia. I have been carrying out implant procedures since 1994. This training has also helped me to become proficient at wisdom tooth extraction.
In the last 6 years I have worked extensively in sleep dentistry by making devices for treatment of sleep apnoea and snoring. I often work closely with the local sleep clinics and attended a sleep dentistry conference in Melbourne in 2015.
For the last 8 years I have been the Canterbury NZ Dental Association emergency roster dentist for Xmas and New Year. Emergency dentistry is different from usual dentistry and I enjoy the change in routine.
I have practised as a dentist in Christchurch, at my surgery since 1996. I continue to keep up to date with the newest treatments and procedures and I continue to strive to provide the best dentistry for my patients.
In my own time I love outdoor adventures in the mountains, fishing (there’s definitely no problem with the fish numbers depleting :() and cooking & eating all kinds of wild fish and meat.
Treatments for sleep apnoea & snoring
Snoring is more than just a noisy social nuisance. It may be a sign of a serious underlying condition known as obstructive sleep apnoea (apnea).
SomnoDent MAS™
SomnoDent MAS™ is a treatment from Australia, for sleep apnoea and snoring, which fits in the palm of your hand. Its unique design permits normal opening and closing of the mouth making it very comfortable to wear. It is custom designed to fit each individual mouth.
The SomnoDent MAS™ is the only oral appliance that has FDA and TGA approval in Australia. The American Academy of Sleep Medicine recommend oral appliances as a first line treatment for snoring and mild to moderate OSA.
What is Obstructive Sleep Apnoea?
The SomnoDent MAS™ is an effective treatment for both mild to moderate obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA). OSA is characterised by repeated cycles of partial or complete collapse of the upper airway during sleep. This results in a cessation or reduction of breathing and a decrease in blood oxygen levels resulting in typically unremembered awakenings.
The severity of OSA is defined by the number of these occurrences per hour of sleep. These episodes of obstruction , and resultant awakening of the OSA sufferer occur five or more times per hour, potentially causing marked sleep disruption. OSA is generally defined as being in the Mild to Moderate level (5-30 occurrences per hour) where the SomnoDent MAS™ could be an effective treatment for you.
Is the SomnoDent® MAS the right treatment option for me?
If you suffer mild to moderate obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) or snore, the SomnoDent® MAS should benefit you. It will almost certainly put an end to your snoring and will most likely eliminate or significantly reduce your OSA. For your bed partner this means peace and quiet again and a better night’s sleep. For you, it will mean better quality sleep. As a result, you will be less likely to suffer from headaches and daytime sleepiness and your ability to concentrate will improve.
Take the Epworth Sleepiness Scale test (pdf 227 KB) to rate your dozing off during the daytime.
If you have tried CPAP and found it uncomfortable, wake up to a brilliant alternative treatment for mild to moderate OSA. The difference in comfort and tolerance will astound you.
A study conducted by Dr Edmund Rose at the University of Freilberg 2004 proposed that the ideal patient for MAS therapy is one with a AHI < 25 and Body Mass Index < 30 with good dentition. Therefore, when identifying how effective the SomnoDent device is going to be for you, we recommend looking at 3 key areas:
- Severity of OSA.
The updated practice parameters of the the American Academy of Sleep Dentistry states that oral appliances (OAs) are indicated for use in patients with mild to moderate OSA who prefer them to continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy, or who do not respond to, are not appropriate candidates for, or who fail treatment attempts with CPAP. - Body Mass Index.
If BMI is below 30 (which means that a person is not obese) the probability that the device will work is higher. - Your dentition.
SomnoMed defines good dentition as at least 6 teeth on the lower mandible with no periodontal disease.
These three indicators offer a good guide to screening patients for oral device therapy and may increase the efficacy outcome of the treatment.
If SomnoDent® MAS sounds a possible solution for you, please telephone me for a consultation:
Rob, telephone 03 355 8020.
Mousse for teeth
Tooth mousse is a dental cream which helps neutralise acid from bacteria, in plaque for instance
and thereby, helps reduce decay. It can also re-mineralise areas of early decay. Tooth mousse is
water-based, sugar free and unlike other high concentrate toothpastes, does not contain fluoride.
Saliva enhances the mousse’s effectiveness, and the mousse has been flavoured to help stimulate
saliva production. The mousse works topically, so the longer it is in the mouth the more
effective it is.
Tooth mousse is available in 5 mouthwatering flavours, Strawberry, Melon, Mint, Vanilla and Tutti Frutti!
Neutrafluor 5000 toothpaste
Neutrafluor is a high flouride toothpaste recommended by Rob when there is a high risk of dental decay.
The toothpaste acts on the surface of the teeth and should not be swallowed. Apply a small amount of toothpaste on the tip of the toothbrush and brush for two minutes. After use, spit out.
For best results do not eat or drink for half an hour.
We have “The Wand”!
Rob using ‘The Wand’
Heralded as the first major advance in providing local anaesthesia since the syringe was invented 150 years ago. “The wand” a truly magical advance in local anaesthesia, enables nearly totally pain free injections, even to normally painful locations, such as the roof of the mouth. It has been found to be effective on patients of all ages and will be specially useful for those of you who are nervous about seeing Rob!
Most of the pain from local anaesthesia comes from the flow of the anaesthetic. Computer technology produces a slow, even flow of anaesthetic resulting in a virtually
pain-free injection. In addition, “The Wand” is held with a different grip to the traditional syringe, increasing precision and therefore facilitating the numbing of smaller targeted areas, resulting in a reduced frequency of the ‘fat lip’ feeling.