John Curtin is an experienced Dental Prosthetist with over 35 years in the dental industry. He began his career working as an apprentice dental technician, then later trained and qualified as a Dental Prosthetist in 1987. John has spent the past 10 years as a full time educator of Dental Technicians and Dental Prosthetists in NSW,  and has now opened a denture practice in Wollongong.

John has expertise in all aspects of denture construction, along with the ability to treat patients and fit their dentures with care.

John will discuss the options availible to you and provide a treatment plan to cater to your individual needs. Your dentures will be customised to suit your requirements; such as tooth shape, size, arrangement and colour. If you wish, you can even bring old photos to show the smile that you used to have. You will be given the opportunity to have the final say on the appearance of your dentures. He wants you to be able to smile with confidence.

John carries out most of the technical work on the premises. Any work that requires sending to specialist laboratories is sent to local Australian laboratories.

FIRST 15 MINUTE CONSULTATION IS FREE

At Wollongong City Denture Clinic we provide patients with the opportunity to have an obligation free 15 minute consultation, where we will discuss your needs and expectations. John will advise you of the available options and how to best accommodate your particular case with an estimate of costs.

WHAT IS A DENTAL PROSTHETIST?

A Dental Prosthetist deals only with the making of dentures and mouthguards. A Dental Prosthetist is part of a team that will often consult and liaise with referring practitioners such as the patients GP, Dentist or Dental Specialist.

WHEN TO VISIT WOLLONGONG CITY DENTURE CLINIC?

* If you require a mouthguard.
* If you have never been able to wear dentures in the past.
* If your dentures have become loose.
* If you would like some information about Implant retained dentures.
* If you feel that your dentures don’t fit properly.
* If your dentures are causing you pain when wearing them.
* If the teeth on your dentures have become worn.
* If any of the teeth, wires, or pink areas of the denture have broken off.
* If it is 2 or more years since your dentures have been professionally checked.

PAYMENT OPTIONS

Patients of this practise, have access to an “Interest Free Payment Plan”.
This practice has EFTPOS facilities available.

HICAPS facilities are available for private health fund patients in order to process claims.

This practice accepts the following patients:

* Private Patients.
* Patients that are eligible to obtain a rebate from a health fund.
* Department of Veterans Affairs entitlements