Frequently asked questions

Yes—we’re open on some Saturdays, at our Paddington and Coorparoo locations.

Yes—we welcome new patients with or without a referral.

Yes—all of our periodontists and oral and maxillofacial surgeons are registered dental specialists

Yes—some specialists treat children when clinically appropriate.

Yes—we keep your dentist informed before and after care.

We’ll contact your dentist to obtain your referral and imaging before your appointment. We’ll let you know if anything else is required. Please bring a list of any current medications that you take—and complete your online medical history questionnaire.

Yes—medical history forms can be completed online before you arrive.

A referral helps with Medicare items but is not required to book.

Yes—telehealth is available for suitable consults and reviews.

We will either direct you to obtain the appropriate x-rays and scans before your appointment, or advise what is required after your initial assessment.

Yes—certain treatments are carried out in hospital when appropriate.

Anaesthetic and/or sedation is used, so pain and discomfort are actively managed.

Anaesthetic and/or sedation is used, so pain and discomfort are actively managed.

Our periodontists do not do treatment under general anaesthetic. For suitable patients, treatment under twilight anaesthetic (IV Sedation) is available.

Yes—IV sedation may be available for suitable procedures and patients.

Treatment time depends on the procedure and complexity of your case.

Yes—swelling is common and usually settles within several days.

After-hours contact details are provided in your post-operative instructions.

Your surgeon’s after hours contact details are on your post-operative instructions. Please give them a call or a text message with your question.

Parking varies by location and our team can advise in advance. Visit our contact page for more information about loctions.

Yes—our reception team can help arrange an alternative time.

Yes—cancellations with less than 24 hours’ notice may incur a fee.

We understand cancellations occur and appreciate as much notice as possible.

Yes—we can provide estimates before treatment proceeds.

There are two types of health insurance – hospital and extras. With extras, your health insurer may cover a portion of your treatment, depending on your policy, level of cover, length of time you have been a member, and remaining balance. With hospital cover, when surgery is performed in a private hospital, your hospital insurance covers the hospital stay, operating theatre fees, and some of the anaesthetic fee. There may be still be a gap payment required for your procedure. Your hospital insurance does not cover dental procedures. One of our staff can help you to work out the exact out-of-pocket cost.

Medicare rebates are available for medical treatment, but not dental treatment such as removal of wisdom teeth, dental extractions or periodontal treatment. When treated by an oral and maxillofacial surgeon, a Medicare rebate is available for some surgical procedures such as removal of pathology, jaw reconstruction, and bone grafting.

Most clinics are accessible. Please contact us to confirm specific needs.

Parking varies by location and our team can advise in advance. Visit our contact page for more information about loctions.

We operate across multiple locations to improve access to care.

Yes—we provide reports to your dentist unless you request otherwise.

Yes—we welcome you to bring a support person.

Yes—referrals do not need to be addressed specifically to Focus.