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As the summer holidays approach, many of us are eagerly anticipating boarding planes and escaping to relaxing destinations. While vacations […]

The New Dentist has written an extensive article on Dr Halley and her recent award of the P-I Brånemark Award for […]

We are very proud that Dr Elaine Halley has published a textbook for dentists called ‘Smile Analysis’. This book details […]

One of the most popular and often the gold standard in replacing missing teeth is the provision of dental implants. They’re an ideal way to replace a full set of teeth or missing gaps, and will help ensure you have the perfect smile and confidence that you want.

A beautiful smile isn’t just about looks. It’s about how you feel. It’s about confidence, communication and happiness. Cosmetic dentistry can give you something to smile about and brighten your life in ways beyond the appearance of your teeth.

As a dental hygienist, I spend most of my day is spent giving the patients I work with oral hygiene advice. Here are some dental “myths” and why it may benefit you to break the habit of a lifetime.

A child’s first teeth, or baby teeth, are really important because they affect a child’s ability to speak and chew food. Although the baby teeth are only used for a few years, their care can affect the health of adult teeth, so it’s never too early to start teaching children about oral hygiene.

Christmas is a time to have fun and spend time with family and friends. However, all the festive food and drink can take its toll on the teeth. Here are a few tips on maintaining good dental health throughout the festive season and into the new year.

We have experience in helping the most nervous of patients past their concerns by being sympathetic, caring, and very, very gentle.

We now know that there are direct links between gum disease and complications with Covid-19 and that patients are 9 times more likely to die from Covid-19 if they have gum disease.

Coming to the dentist can seem like a very daunting experience for a child, and for their parent too…

We are now able to offer our full range of hygiene services so call the practice today to arrange an appointment with one of our friendly Dental Therapists.

How to aim to avoid a dental emergency and maintain optimum oral health.

Rather than just treating an existing dental problem, preventative dentistry aims to identify and address issues before they develop into something more serious.

Not only do straighter teeth give you a more confident smile, but they can improve your oral health. Fortunately, teeth-straightening treatments have come a long way since the days of traditional braces.

Digital Smile Design (or DSD) is an exciting innovation that lets you choose your new smile! Using cutting-edge technology, DSD builds up a digital picture of you with the smile you’ve always wanted.

One of the simplest ways to brighten and rejuvenate a smile is tooth whitening. There is a bewildering array of products on the market

White fillings have several advantages over silver amalgam fillings. If you currently have one or more silver fillings, here are some reasons why you might want to consider having them replaced.

Implants have been used in dentistry for well over 40 years and have evolved as the science and the technology has developed.

We are very proud that Cherrybank Dental Spa, Perth has been accredited as part of the Slowdentistry Global Network.

In this lockdown period access to dental care is very limited and patients are being advised to manage their care at home.

Dr Elaine Halley has been involved in an exciting project to edit the UK version of a best-selling American textbook.

At Cherrybank Dental Spa we often have young people visiting us to see how we do dentistry.

A new area we have been developing recently at Cherrybank Dental Spa, is the virtual consultation.

Dr Elaine Halley is one of the pioneers in the UK of the ‘digital dentistry’ workflow. Often digital technology can make the delivery of dentistry more predictable.

Dr Elaine Halley attended the inaugural conference of the Digital Dental Society UK at The Design Museum in London on the 24th of May. She is honoured to have been asked to be a founder member of this UK branch of the European Society which was founded in Germany.

Dr Elaine Halley is delighted to be part of Aligner Consulting who provide the education to dentists in Invisalign throughout the UK and Nordic countries and has been teaching Invisalign Comprehensive to dentists from across the UK.

I decided three years ago to fit fixed braces to my lower teeth as they were getting more and more crowded – mad dentist, I know, doing dental treatment on myself.

Dr Elaine Halley attended the International Dental Showcase in Cologne in Germany. This is the biggest dental trade show in the world and is attended by over 160,000 dental professionals.

‘Caries’ is another name for dental decay and with our screening programme, we sometimes find areas of active dental decay.

Dr Elaine Halley was recently invited to The Dentistry Show at the NEC in Birmingham, the UK’s largest trade show for dentists. She was invited to share her knowledge on intra-oral scanning with the new Itero 5D scanner.

Gum disease is the sixth most common disease in the world and those with diabetes are more likely to experience gum disease if they have had poorly controlled sugar levels over a sustained period of time.

We’re delighted to share a recent news piece from Dental Review News featuring Dr Elaine Halley discussing the new iTero Element 5D Imaging System. Dr Halley has been involved with piloting the new scanner at Cherrybank Dental Spa since November 2018 and has found the scanner to be “very useful”.

Porcelain Dental Veneers are thin layers of porcelain which a dentist can bond to the front of your teeth. One of the biggest advantages of porcelain veneers is that they can transform your smile, making teeth look natural and healthy, without the need for major surgery.

We are delighted to share that our very own Dr Elaine Halley won Outstanding Contribution to Dentistry 2018 – at the Dentistry Scotland Awards, presented by FMC Professional in November 2018.

Our own Dr Elaine Halley was delighted to be invited to attend the first ever conference for global Digital Smile Design Instructors and Key Opinion Leaders.

At Cherrybank Dental Spa – we offer world class dentistry in a relaxed spa environment and we go further than other dental practices to ensure you look and feel your best.

Most people are aware of the importance of oral hygiene, but there are many simple mistakes which people make without knowing it.

Taking care of your teeth is about more than just appearances and avoiding the dentist’s drill. Effective oral hygiene and regular dental check-ups can impact your overall health, wellbeing, confidence and the condition of your teeth and gums in years to come.

Charlotte McGregor came to Cherrybank Dental Spa in January 2018 for a single appointment. Charlotte disliked the spaces between her upper front four teeth and wanted to close them quickly.

Going beyond oral health, many quality dental practices will offer facial aesthetics as an add-on and extension of the oral health and cosmetic dentistry options available.

A smile is often one of the first things we notice about another person. Having a smile you’re happy with can improve confidence, whereas missing, chipped or otherwise damaged teeth can be a cause of anxiety.

Aileen Barry came to Cherrybank Dental Spa in October 2017 having recently moved from Ireland. She had been concerned with the space between her upper front teeth – referred to as diastema.

One reason that people sometimes seek treatment is that they feel their teeth are crumbling and they are worried that there may be a cycle of breaking teeth leading to losing teeth.