Holistic Dentist Brisbane

Foundations for True Health

Welcome to Our Taringa Clinic!Are you looking for an experienced and caring Brisbane dentist? Dr. Alannah Freer and her associates provide general dentistry with a difference to many other dental practices in Brisbane. At Dent8 Dental you will be provided with the very best of dental care in a beautiful environment that also supports your overall health and wellbeing all the way. All our practitioners are dedicated to providing the highest standard of general dentistry and we use the safest materials and technologies available. Browse our website or call us to learn more about what makes us the best choice in Brisbane
Our ServicesAs a patient you can look forward to superior dental care and personalised service in a warm and caring environment. We have five very experienced Dentists working at our practice, some with over 30 years experience. Dr Alannah Freer, Dr Cath Hewitt, Dr Alyssa Zhang, Dr Maria Soares and Dr Rachael Clem. We provide a comprehensive range of general dentistry and have HICAPS facilities for health fund rebates. Our services include:
Why Us?The health of our mouths reflects much about how we are living now and have lived in the past and is a useful guide for us to keep track of our lifestyle choices. At Dent8 Dental we will help you to understand what is happening in your mouth and how this may relate to what you are doing that may be contributing to conditions such as tooth decay, gum disease, tooth erosion and acid wear, mouth ulcers, fissured tongue, bad breath or dry mouth.
Our LocationDr. Alannah Freer and Associates of Dent8 Dental have moved to a fabulous location in Taringa called “4 Kookaburras”. This beautiful heritage building is a local landmark and has had several incarnations in its 100-year history as a lodge, a community centre and more recently as offices. “4 Kookaburras” has now been lovingly restored and transformed into a state-of-the-art dental practice and health centre.

Our Team

Dr Alannah Freer

Dr Alannah Freer graduated from University of Queensland in 1982 with honours and has been in private practice for over 30 years.

Dr Rachael Clem

Rachael graduated from the University of Queensland School of Dentistry with First Class Honours in 2007. She was awarded prizes for periodontics and general dentistry.

Dr Jacinta Clayden

Jacinta graduated from University of Queensland in 1988 and brings a wealth of experience and skill in providing high quality holistic dental care.

Dr Oleg Pushkarev

Oleg’s special interest in implant and restorative dentistry has inspired him to study oral Implants at the University of Sydney (GradDipClinDent) 2020-2021.

Our Services

Holistic Dentistry

This is a term that has been applied to dental practices that take into consideration the effect that dental procedures may have on your general health, including the potential toxic effects of some dental materials. Holistic dentistry also emphasises approaches to oral health care that consider the patient‘s entire physical and emotional state, also acknowledging the role that oral health plays in overall health and wellbeing, not just the health of his or her teeth.

Amalgam Removal

Amalgam removal involves the careful drilling out of old silver fillings that contain mercury.

Dental amalgam is a filling material that has been used in dentistry for over 165 years. It is made from a mixture of powdered silver, tin and other metals mixed with liquid mercury in a ratio of 1:1. Once combined together as amalgam and placed in teeth, the mercury was thought to be bound within the filling material. However, research has since shown that the mercury is released as vapour during chewing, grinding and from consuming hot foods and drinks. Mercury has been shown to accumulate over time in tissues of the body such as thyroid, kidneys, uterus and foetus, and the brain. (Vimy, Lorsceider)

General Dentistry Services & More

We provide a comprehensive range of general dentistry services for people of all ages and have HICAPS facilities for health fund rebates.

Every detail has been carefully attended to so that we can provide you with the best possible experience as a patient at our practice. Our staff are highly trained and are dedicated to your care – before you even contact us for your appointment.

Our practice is beautifully appointed with the latest technology and highest quality dental equipment. Our most recent addition is Diagnocam – a new, imaging system that shows early decay without the use of X-rays.

Dentistry for Children

Dr Rachael Clem and Dr Alannah Freer are experienced in providing oral health care and dentistry for children, especially those who may be a bit nervous. We have a purpose-built treatment room that is a lot of fun and very colourful. Our emphasis is always on building a foundation of trust with our littlest patients.

Fillings

Some people are sensitive to the ingredients in certain dental materials and we aim to provide the safest dental materials available and continually are sourcing these products and technologies. We use latex-free gloves, latex-free dental dam and polishing cups. We use biocompatible filling materials including BPA–free resins from Germany.

Dental Cleaning

Oral hygiene appointments are essential to maintain healthy teeth and gums and we have a variety of cleaning technologies (Prophy-Jet, Periomate) that reduce the discomfort of this procedure and at the same time give an outstanding clean with reduced cold sensitivity. Patient education is an important part of our practice.

Teeth Whitening

A healthy smile is something we all enjoy but there are side-effects with some whitening products. We give advice on the short and long-term effects of the various tooth-whitening systems and offer a range of in-house tooth whitening as well as take home whitening kits.

Dental Crown and Bridge-work

A crown is a cast restoration (made in a high temperature furnace) from porcelain, porcelain fused to metal or gold that is used to protect a tooth from breakage or rebuild a broken tooth where it is not possible to restore the tooth with filling material alone. Metal-free crowns are now strong enough to be used in most areas of the mouth for most people and achieve a natural appearance. Teeth that have been damaged from decay or trauma often have large fillings that break down or appear unsightly. Metal-free crowns provide strong protection for these teeth and look like a beautiful real tooth! They are so smooth that they feel like enamel, are easy to clean and will not pick up stain. Metal free crowns provide a strong and beautiful biocompatible solution.

Root Canal

Root Canal treatments are used as an alternative solution to extracting teeth that have died due to infection or trauma. Teeth that have become abscessed or infected as a result of decay or trauma should not be left untreated – even if there is no pain. Uncontrolled dental infections are known to be a factor that can contribute to the progress of diseases such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, autoimmune diseases and pregnancy complications such as premature birth.