Nurses Armed with New Fibreglass Cast Skills
St John (SJWA) has reaffirmed its dedication to world-leading clinical standards for its Urgent Care nurses with an ambitious initiative of hosting a series of best-in-class training sessions aimed at enhancing proficiency in applying casts and splints featuring cutting-edge fiberglass technology. So, what’s all the hype? Fibreglass casts are the next step in orthopaedic care,…
Urgent Care Placements Hot Stuff for Future Nurses
St John WA’s Clinical Facilitation program is celebrating back-to-back placements already confirmed with Curtin University, North Metro Tafe and others. The program started in 2022 but has picked up speed under the careful guidance of Clinical Support Nurse Jenny Love. Jenny joined St John WA in 2021 and said the initiative provided nursing students with…
Introducing Sedation Practices at St John Dental: Your Path to Stress-Free Dentistry
Do you experience anxiety or nervousness at the thought of visiting the dentist? Are complex dental procedures, such as wisdom teeth removal or surgical extractions, causing you to avoid dental consultations? If so, St John Dental has an excellent solution for you – intravenous sedation, also known as twilight sedation or sleep dentistry. What is…
St John Dental supports Dental Health Week 2023: Mind, Body, Mouth – It’s all connected!
At St John Dental, we are excited to be supporting Dental Health Week which takes place from 7-12 August 2023. Dental Health Week is an important initiative aimed to raise awareness about the significant connection between oral health and overall well-being. This year’s theme, “Mind, body, mouth: It’s all connected,” highlights the critical role oral…
St John Dental now open in Osborne Park
Today, Monday 7th November 2022, St John Dental Osborne Park opens its doors to the community. As part of the recently opened St John Health Centre in Osborne Park, the dental clinic is the latest addition to St John’s growing network in the Perth metropolitan area. From general check-ups to dental emergencies We’re here for…
New St John Dental practice to open in Osborne Park
The Osborne Park community now has something to smile about as St John Dental Osborne Park is set to open its doors on Monday 7th November 2022. As part of the recently opened St John Health Centre in Osborne Park, the dental clinic is the latest addition to St John Health’s growing network in the…
New St John Health Centre for Osborne Park Now Open
Today, Monday 11th July 2022, St John WA opens the newest of their network of Health Centres in Osborne Park. The Centre is the 3rd of 4 planned committed as part of a Federal Government-funded trial to deliver urgent, non-emergency care to patients who may normally go to a hospital emergency department for treatment. Urgent…
New St John Health Centre for Osborne Park
The Osborne Park community is set to benefit from the latest expansion of St John WA’s Urgent Care service, providing medical care for urgent but non-life-threatening injuries and illnesses. In partnership with the Federal Government, the new St John Health Centre Osborne Park will open on 11th July. Providing an extensive range of treatments in…
If my wisdom teeth aren’t hurting, do I need them removed?
If you’ve still got your wisdom teeth, your dentist might suggest having them removed. It’s reasonable to ask why you would have them out if they’re not hurting. But there are many valid reasons to consider the procedure, even if your wisdom teeth are not causing pain. What’s the problem with keeping wisdom teeth? Today…
8 Tips for Changing your Smile with Cosmetic Dental Treatment
Having the confidence to proudly smile doesn’t come naturally to everyone. For many this is due to feeling unhappy with the appearance of their teeth. Crookedness, stains, gaps, tooth shape and enamel quality are all things that can affect how a person feels about their smile. With many cosmetic dental treatments now available, from whitening…
5 steps to preventing toothache (and other dental woes)
Toothache can be sharp, throbbing, or constant – but in almost all cases, it’s painful! Whilst the exterior of your teeth might seem hard and strong, the underlying dentine is more porous, and the inside, called the ‘pulp’ is filled with nerves, tissue, and blood vessels. It’s one of the most sensitive areas in the…
Implants vs Dentures
Mention the word denture and you might have a flashback to your grandad’s favourite party trick – popping out his row of false teeth to make an audience of kids laugh. Dental prosthetics have come a long way since then, and today there are numerous options to suit individual needs and requirements. Dr Dharsh…