our
services
Oral Health Assessments
Assessment of:
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Oral hygiene status​
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Soft tissue pathology
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Screening for oral cancers, fungal infections etc
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Xerostomia (dry mouth)
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Visible sign of dental caries (cavities)
In Home Dental Cleans
We visit patients in the comfort of their own room or home, our experts work within the parameters of their patient, most commonly positioned in their armchair, wheelchair or bed.
Fluoride Treatments
Fluoride treatment and cariostatic agents applied where required to help stop decay and repair.
Minimally Invasive Fillings
Restorative fillings where hole in the tooth is filled with a material that slowly releases a fluoride and seals the tooth. Over time, this substance also continues to strengthen the tooth.
Personalised oral health care plans
Residential Aged Care Facility Oral Health Reports
Following each appointment, we will give feedback to family and carers for future care.
Reports are provided to each Aged Care Facility with findings, recommended course of action and advice for staff.
our
story
Our founder, Dental Hygienist Brenda Fry, hails from Ireland where she graduated top of her class at University College of Cork in 2004. With 20 years of oral health experience working across a variety of dental settings, Brenda became aware of the increasing demand for accessible oral health care for aged care and home bound patients. Having developed a passionate interest in this area she established a close mentorship with an industry leading aged care dentist.
With the encouragement of her mentor and industry peers, Brenda went on to set up Bright Smiles Mobile Dental in Canberra during 2022. Her vision was to provide families of aged care and home bound residents with regular and easily accessible preventative dental care for their loved ones, especially when getting to a surgery proved challenging. The aim of her service - to improve quality of life and prevent patient discomfort with minimally invasive, kind, caring and compassionate care.
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With Brenda's sincere passion for making a positive difference, coupled with her warm, kind and genuine nature, she has quickly gained an esteemed reputation in the aged care sector across both Canberra and regional NSW. Dentally anxious patients find themselves comfortable and enjoying her Celtic charm. Brenda has particular success treating residents living with dementia, often to the relief of anxious family members.
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Brenda has carefully crafted a team of likeminded professionals at Bright Smiles Mobile Dental, which now services more than 50 residential aged care home in Canberra, ACT and surrounding regional NSW. As the company has expanded, Brenda has surrounded herself with highly experienced professionals, bearing similar characteristics and style. This ensures that patient care is consistently delivered to the highest standard at all times.
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Brenda is an active member of the Dental Hygienists Association of Australia (DHAA) and the Mobile Dental Providers Australia (MDPA).
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Brenda has won the 2024 Canberra Weekly Social Impact Business Women of the Year Award, as recognition of her outstanding work and care for senior citizens and vulnerable communities
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our
team
Brenda Fry
Principal Hygienist &
Business Owner
Since graduating as a dental hygienist in 2004, Brenda has worked across a variety of dental settings in London, Sydney and Canberra. Brenda and her family of five have chosen to make the ACT their home, along with their two dogs. You may see their Groodle Remi, as he occasionally visits some of our aged care settings to say hello to the residents!
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Brenda has 20 years within the Oral Health Industry and she strives to provide a caring and compassionate service to every client and their family. She loves her job and all the people she meets along the way. ​
Zoe Abrahams
Business Manager
Zoe and Brenda met when their children started Kindy together in Canberra and have become lifelong family friends.
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Zoe has a First Class (Hons) Sports Science degree from Loughborough, UK, and has been in education and business organisation over the past 20 years.
Through her own family experience of aged care, Zoe understands the importance of advocating for those who cannot do it themselves and is eager to assist families that have caring responsibilities. ​​​
Stephanie Riddell
Oral Health Therapist
Stephanie graduated from Charles Sturt University with a Bachelor of Oral Health (Therapy/Hygiene) in 2016. Stephanie is the author of a published academic paper discussing the need for improved oral care in aged care facilities.
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Steph and Brenda have known each other for a number of years and worked closely together in private practice. Stephanie is an experienced dental professional, and nothing short of a ray of sunshine when it comes to patient care. We are thrilled that she has agreed to join us in this important work.
Dr Aradhna Rastogi
Dentist
Our dentist Dr. Aradhna has over 11 years experience, specialising in Aboriginal health services as well as general dental practice. Dr. Aradhna’s passion lies in providing quality dental care and improving oral health outcomes within underserved communities. This makes her a natural fit for Bright Smiles Mobile Dental and we feel very lucky to have her onboard our team.
Outside of work Dr. Aradhna finds joy in dancing, singing, and mastering the art of MCing.
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