Here's something to make you smile
Research shows that people between the ages of 20 and 45 typically don't visit
the dentist unless they develop a chronic condition, such as a severe
toothache. By that time it's often too late - the problem has developed and it
will cost money and perhaps involve significant pain to fix. But preventive
care can make all the difference. Having regular check ups can enable your
dentist to prevent or detect otherwise serious (and costly) conditions before
they become advanced.
Under the No Gap Dental Service, Australian Unity members with dental cover are
offered the following preventive dental services at no out-of-pocket cost:
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Initial examination, scale and clean, X-ray and topical fluoride treatment.
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All future periodic examinations and associated X-rays.
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Custom mouthguards - protecting your teeth during contact sports is vital and
you can even have one made in your team's colours!
These preventive services are available exclusively from No Gap Dental Service
providers, chosen by Australian Unity for their ability to provide quality care
and their use of leading edge technology.
Australian Unity is also planning to sign up other practices into the No Gap
network to expand our coverage and make this service even more accessible to
our members.
No Gap Dental Services are available from the following
providers:
Victoria
Australian Unity Dental Care Centre
Mezzanine Level, The Block Arcade
282 Collins St, Melbourne VIC 3000
Ph: 03 9660 5880
Australian Unity Dental & Healthcare
114 Albert Road, South Melbourne VIC 3205
Ph: 03 8682 4288
Australian Unity Dental Care Centre
Box Hill Practice, 973 Whitehorse Road, Box Hill, VIC 3128
Ph: 03 9897 1038
Dr Michael Eaton
168 McCrae Street, Bendigo VIC 3550
Ph: 03 5441 6040
Dr Leon Wijeyesinghe & Dr Karishma Naidu
101 Sturt Street, Ballarat VIC 3350
Ph: 5331 4625
Dr Leon Wijeyesinghe & Dr Karishma Naidu
170 Albert Street, Sebastpol VIC 3356
Ph: 5331 4625
Dr Peter Didaskalu
16 Drummond Street, North Ballarat VIC 3350
Ph: 03 5333 1988
New South Wales
Dr Michael Urwand, Dr Michelle Petterson & Dr Daniel Urwand
Level 3/362 Kent Street, Sydney NSW
Ph: 02 9290 2234
Dr Michael Urwand, Dr Michelle Petterson & Dr Daniel Urwand
29 Belmore Road, Randwick NSW 2031
Ph: 02 9398 5251
Dr Madeleine Cheah & Associates
Suite 405 Level 4
235 Clarence Street, Sydney NSW 2000
Ph: 02 9290 1541
Queensland
Dr Nicholas Defteros
1403 Logan Road, Mt. Gravatt QLD 4122
Ph: 07 3343 2100
Dr Floria Farhadi
40 Station Street, Indooroopilly QLD 4068
Ph: 07 3378 9882
Apple Dental
Yvette Porter
104 Breakfast Creek Road, Newstead QLD 4006
Ph: 07 3252 2007
Dr Donald Godfrey and Dr John Wallis
36 Middle Street, Cleveland QLD 4163
Ph: 07 3286 1300
Dr Kendrick Chan & Dr Eva Kung
Chinatown Dental
202 Wickham Street, Fortitute Valley QLD 4006
Ph: 07 3252 3311
South Australia
Dr Ian T Clarke & Assoc.
16 Waymouth Street, Adelaide SA 5000
Ph: 08 8231 9922
Dr Jarek Snuszka
346 Unley Road, Unley Park SA 5061
Ph: 08 8373 4755
Dr Jarek Snuszka
397 Marion Road, Plympton SA 5038
Ph: 08 8297 4266
Dr Ben Nowicki
1st Floor 142 North Tce, Adelaide SA 5000
Ph: 08 8231 9297
Dr Ben Nowicki
622 Marion Road, Park Holme SA 5043
Ph: 08 8277 9747
Dr Ben Nowicki & Dr Dorothy Sawczuk
1 Longview Road, Windsor Gardens SA 5087
Ph: 08 8261 1822
No Gap Item numbers and their
descriptions
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| Comprehensive oral examination |
011 |
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| Periodic oral examination |
012 |
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| Intraoral periapical/bitewing radiograph
– per film |
022 |
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| Removal of plaque and/or stain |
111 |
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| Recontouring of pre-existing
restoration(s) |
113 |
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| Removal of calculus - first visit |
114 |
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| Removal of calculus - subsequent visit |
115 |
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| Topical application of fluoride, one
treatment |
121 |
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| Provision of a mouthguard – indirect |
151 |
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| Fissure sealing – per tooth |
161 |
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| Application of desensitising agent - per
visit |
165 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q: This sounds great, but where’s the catch - surely you can’t
get ‘something for nothing’ these days?
A: Yes, that’s right, members are not getting ‘something for nothing’.
We are constantly looking for ways to provide increased value to you, our loyal
members. No Gap is based upon a belief that the people who will take
advantage of No Gap will visit their No Gap Network dentist on a
regular (six-monthly) basis, thereby enabling their dentist to prevent or
detect otherwise costly conditions before they become too advanced.
Q: But what about the mouthguards, I’ve been charged a fortune
for these in the past. How do I know that these "free" mouthguards are any
good?
A: Well firstly, our custom made mouthguards are not ‘free’. They are
provided at No Gap to members with dental cover, meaning that the health
fund pays an additional benefit for them. Again, as the people fitted with the
mouthguards use them whilst playing sport, this will reduce the claims burden
on the fund as you’ll suffer less injuries requiring dental treatment! Of
course, our mouthguards are custom fitted, involving the dentist taking an
impression, then pouring a mould to construct a guard that fits snugly to
protect the teeth. They are the same quality mouthguards that can cost up to
$80 elsewhere.
Q: What about quality of care and technological advances?
A: No Gap Network dentists are very aware of the need to maintain
their education in the latest technological advances, ensuring that pain-free,
aesthetically agreeable dental techniques are available within a convenient,
affordable payment regime.
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