Hi, I'm Grace Maguire and I'm the full-time Registered Dental Hygienist here at Accent Dental Solutions. Like Matt and Priya, I did all my training at the University of Otago in Dunedin, but I am very happy to be once again in Auckland where I grew up. Ponsonby is a fun place to work, and I am really enjoying getting to know all my wonderful clients.
People often ask me why they need to see the Dentist and the Dental Hygienist?
My role is two-fold. As a fully qualified dental specialist trained in preventing the bacterial infection that causes periodontal (gum & jawbone) disease, my focus is to ensure your teeth have the best possible structure supporting them. Periodontal disease is the main form of tooth loss in adults, with over 80% of adults having some form of periodontal problem. Preventing this infection also helps to manage any bad breath or bleeding gums you may have.
At each appointment I will review your gum attachment levels (pocket depths), clean your teeth of calculus and plaque and check the bone levels around your teeth roots.
My other role is to make sure your teeth look good, enabled by actively removing all staining caused by coffee/tea/wine & cigarettes and finishing off your appointment with providing your teeth with a professional polish. Plus I can also offer Teeth Whitening options; a service many of our clients are keen on.
Not only am I a Dental Hygienist but I am also a qualified Dental Therapist; this means I am trained to see and treat Children up to the age of 18 years old. Looking after your children's teeth is important. Having regular thorough examinations and x-rays in combination with preventative care and good oral hygiene instruction is the best way to help fight tooth decay and keep your children smiling.
Outside of work I enjoy snowboarding, scuba diving, movies and reading.
I look forward to meeting you soon.
Grace.
