The Village Dentist

The team at The Village Dentist, has been looking after the specialised needs of the elderly and their support staff at the Anglican Retirement Village (ARV) since 1985. Originally developed as a branch of Pennant Hills Dental Centre, recent years have seen the practice grow to become largely independent with opening hours now extended to 5 days per week.

The Village Dentist understands the complex needs of this community including poly-pharmacy, mobility issues and neurological conditions such as dementia. All practitioners are committed to providing the very best care considering each patients individual needs and requirements. Our facility offers the most modern and up-to-date setting in the retirement village sector. The surgery is designed for wheelchair access. A special hydraulic lifter is available to gently guide severely disabled or non ambulatory patients into the chair to enable dental treatment they might otherwise be denied to be undertaken.

The days of full dentures are almost gone and most new residents have some or all of their teeth. Medications, dry mouth and poor oral hygiene can create significant dental decay and breakdown in a very short time. All residents of hostel and nursing homes are considered at very high risk of developing severe decay, gum disease and mouth infections, all of which can impact on general medical health. Rational dental care provides comprehensive care plans that take into account these many modifying factors that effect peoples lives and seeks to deliver appropriate oral health care for each one of us at the ARV.

Our preventative dental care programs, and computerised dental recall system will help to maintain your oral and general health. The enjoyment of one of life’s greatest pleasures – the tasting, chewing and eating of good food should be your goal. Your family can rest assured that ongoing dental care is always close at hand.