Dental Check-Ups
Many general health conditions also have an effect on your oral health (and vice versa). Some medicines can also affect your mouth or may have an effect on dental treatment. When you go for a dental check-up, your dentist will ask questions not only about your teeth, but also about your general health and medications.
Your dentist will check each tooth individually using small instruments, such as a mirror and probe (a fine, pick-like tool). The dentist will look for problems such as gum disease, tooth decay, and other conditions.
The dentist will also look at soft tissues in the mouth (gums, lips, tongue, cheeks and palate) to look for any signs of oral cancer and other conditions of the oral cavity- the dentist may also look at your jaw joints and the lymph nodes in your neck.
X-rays may be needed if the problem is not obviously visible – for example, there is possible decay between two touching teeth, or there is a suspected infection in the teeth. Usually, the dentist will do the x-rays in the dental office if needed. The dentist will then explain the treatment options, the time it will take and give you an estimate of the cost of any procedures.
Consult a Doctor/GP any day by phone or video from anywhere.
(Fully qualified and Australian Medical Board-certified Doctors)
Dentists, Psychologists, Dietitians, Podiatrists, Physiotherapists are available by phone/video.
Referral to Specialists and allied health of any specialty.
OUR SERVICES – IN BRIEF
The following health practitioners including allied health professionals are currently working through National Telemedicine Doctor’s platform –
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Practitioners
offering services through our platform
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Referral Services
(any specialty)
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| Clinical Psychologists | Allied Health Referrals |
| General Psychologists | Specialist Referrals |
| Dietitians | Pathology Referrals |
| Physiotherapists | Radiology Referrals |
| Podiatrists | |
| General Practitioners (GPs) | |
| Dentists |
Click here or on the links above to access detailed information about all the common types of services offered at National Telemedicine Doctors.
General Practitioner (GP) Services
Most common General Practitioner (GP) services are listed below for patients’ convenience –
How telehealth doctors’ service works at National Telemedicine Doctors
Using National Telemedicine Doctor’s telehealth platform, you can now consult an Australian Medical Board-certified doctor/GP/health practitioner in the comfort of our own home or office. Of course a face-to-face consultation with your regular health practitioner is the ideal consultation, however a consultation with National Telemedicine Doctors is an effective and convenient alternative, when a face-to-face consultation is not possible. During your consultation your National Telemedicine Doctor/ health practitioner will advise you if an in-person visit to a health practitioner is required.
BENEFITS OF TELEHEALTH
A telehealth consultation with National Telemedicine Doctors as an alternative to a face-to-face visit with a doctor has many benefits, including:
Please remember that consultations provided by National Telemedicine Doctors are not suitable in the case of medical emergencies requiring urgent treatment. In the case of emergencies, please contact your local emergency services immediately.
Do I need a referral for a Specialist/Allied Health Practitioner?
Any General Practitioner at National Telemedicine Doctors can write a referral for you if you need a referral to a specialist/allied Health practitioner. You may need a referral to see a registered specialist or health practitioner – if you take services of a specialist/allied Health practitioner without a referral, Medicare will not cover any of your costs.
COVID-19 ALERT
Stay home if you feel unwell, have a fever, cough or experience difficulty breathing to protect you and help prevent spread of viruses and other infections to others. Telehealth can help during the COVID-19 outbreak. If you can’t leave home during the coronavirus outbreak you can still consult a qualified Australian-registered general practitioner, by using the National Telemedicine Doctors online platform.