A whole-person view of oral health
We provide a full range of general, cosmetic and restorative dental services. What sets us apart is how we start: with a detailed look at the conditions inside your mouth rather than only the symptoms that brought you in.
The oral microbiome is the community of microorganisms — bacteria, fungi and viruses — naturally present in the mouth. That community plays a role in oral health and inflammation, and understanding it gives us a clearer starting point for prevention.
Many patients arrive with one specific dental concern. A detailed oral assessment can sometimes highlight patterns that warrant further preventive care, which is exactly what we're looking for.
“Using salivary and plaque testing, we assess microbial balance and indicators associated with oral disease. These insights help us tailor preventive and restorative care to support oral longevity.”
Elite Dental Gold Coast — AshmoreWhat happens at your first visit
Four stages, all completed within your new patient appointment.
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Comprehensive exam
A full dental examination with X-rays, so we understand the current condition of your teeth, gums and bite.
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Salivary & plaque testing
We take saliva and plaque samples. Both are quick, non-invasive and done chairside during the same appointment.
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Microbiome analysis
Your samples are assessed for microbial balance and for indicators associated with oral disease and inflammation.
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Personalised program
We walk you through the findings in plain language and build a preventive and restorative plan around what they show.
What the program is designed to do
Once we have your results, the plan we build with you is concerned with four things.
- Reducing the oral inflammatory load
- Restoring microbial harmony
- Supporting rebalance and systemic resilience
- Collaborating across disciplines for patient efficacy and longevity
Phone
07 5539 5009Clinic
Ashmore, Gold Coast QLD
Appointment length
Allow around 60 minutes
New patients
Welcome — no referral needed
Prevention starts with knowing what's there
Testing turns a preventive plan from general advice into something built around your mouth specifically.
A measurable starting point
Salivary and plaque testing gives us baseline indicators rather than assumptions, so we can see whether what we change is actually working.
Care that fits you
Two patients with the same symptoms can have very different microbial pictures. Your preventive and restorative plan is tailored to yours.
Patterns worth watching
A detailed assessment can highlight patterns that warrant closer preventive attention, well before they turn into something that needs restoring.
Coordinated care
When appropriate, we collaborate with other health professionals so your care is coordinated rather than happening in isolation.
Progress you can track
Because we start from measured indicators, follow-up visits can show how things have shifted rather than relying on how it feels.
Built for the long term
The aim is oral longevity — keeping your own teeth healthy and functional for as long as possible, with fewer interventions along the way.
Your first visit — $289, valued at $663
A full examination, X-rays, oral microbiome testing and analysis, a hygienist scale and clean, and a personalised program built from your results. All in one appointment at our Ashmore clinic.
- Dentist examination
- X-rays
- Oral microbiome testing & analysis
- Hygienist scale & clean
- Personalised program
Health fund rebates may apply depending on your cover. We'll check on your behalf before your appointment.
Oral microbiome testing FAQs
What Gold Coast patients usually want to know before booking.