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Dr Vivek Jain is opening a new practice in the new Snells Beach Medical Centre, in addition to his clinic in Matakana.
He says the new dental clinic will be serviced by the same staff, and patients will receive the same service they have been comfortable with over the last three years at Matakana Dental.
“I work six days a week, and I will be spending four days in Matakana and two days at the new office in Snells Beach,” he says.
Vivek says that a number of his patients were travelling from Snells Beach, so when the opportunity came up to be part of the new medical centre, it made sense to expand.
The expansion brings some of Matakana Dental’s unique services to the centre not currently offered in the area, including intravenous sedation.
“When we first arrived in the area, I noticed that people were scared of the dentist, but intravenous sedation alleviates those fears.”
The sedation puts patients into a deep sleep but leaves them aware enough to follow instruction, making it ideal for more complex procedures.
“I place a lot of implants and being able to provide intravenous sedation makes the procedure very comfortable.”
Matakana Dental also offers Fastbraces, which are about half the price of conventional braces and take half the time to straighten teeth.
Vivek says Fastbraces are a good solution, however an assessment is required to determine whether they are appropriate for a patient’s individual needs.
The practice also offers Invisalign retainers, which straighten teeth without the need for braces and have been popular with adults.
Vivek acknowledged practice manager Sarita Smith, who he said had played a vital role in working with patients and making the business a success.
