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Unfortunately,
our
youngest
daughter
endured
trauma
to
her
front
teeth,
leaving
them
hanging.
She
couldn't
close
her
mouth,
swallow,
talk
properly,
let
alone
eat
and
drink
to
keep
her
alive.
Given
we
live
in
Geelong,
we
contacted
the
dental
hospital
before
setting
out,
explaining
her
situation
and
being
pre-registered.
We
were
told
that
they
closed
at
6
pm
on
Sundays,
so
we
rushed
there.
Fortunately,
we
were
seen
quickly
as
the
place
was
empty.
However,
things
took
a
frustrating
turn
from
there.
Upon
examining
her
teeth
and
conducting
an
X-ray,
it
was
evident
that
her
teeth
needed
to
be
extracted
due
to
the
significant
trauma.
The
attending
dentist
explained
that,
due
to
her
age
and
the
extent
of
damage,
our
daughter
required
to
be
seen
by
a
specialist.
They
said
they
can
submit
an
urgent
referral
and
an
appointment
with
a
specialist
in
a
few
days.
A
FEW
DAYS?!
As
an
ex-dental
nurse,
I
know
first
hand
that
this
is
completely
unreasonable.
How
could
they
expect
a
bleeding
child
with
severely
damaged
teeth,
unable
to
do
anything,
to
wait
until
Tuesday?
I
inquired
about
alternative
solutions,
and
the
dentist
once
again
mentioned
that
they
could
write
a
referral,
and
we
might
get
an
early
appointment
next
week
since
it
was
urgent.
It
felt
like
an
inadequate
response
to
our
child's
urgent
condition.
I
even
asked
if
there
was
an
on-call
specialist
available,
to
which
the
dentist
reluctantly
mentioned
they
had
one,
but
she
was
hesitant
to
call
without
a
push,
and
they
were
only
available
for
phone
advice.
Frustrated,
I
stated
my
intention
to
call
the
Royal
Children's
Hospital,
and
only
then
did
the
dentist
agree
to
contact
their
on-call
specialist.
The
Royal
Children's
Hospital
immediately
responded,
calling
in
their
on-call
dental
team
to
meet
us.
Isn't
this
what
one
would
expect
from
a
dental
hospital?
To
think
they
were
initially
prepared
to
send
us
home
and
have
us
return
days
later.
Had
we
not
advocated
for
our
child,
that's
precisely
what
would
have
happened.
We
are
grateful
for
our
ability
to
speak
up,
but
it
raises
concerns
about
those
who
may
have
limited
English
proficiency
or
simply
trust
in
the
system.
Furthermore,
during
our
visit
to
the
dental
hospital,
the
attending
dentist
initially
stated
that
only
one
tooth
had
suffered
severe
trauma,
which
left
me
surprised,
as
it
appeared
to
me
that
at
least
two
teeth
were
affected.
However,
when
we
were
examined
by
the
dentist
at
the
Royal
Children's
Hospital,
it
was
confirmed
that,
in
fact,
two
teeth
had
sustained
trauma.
How
could
a
dentist
get
it
so
wrong
when
the
consequences
were
so
significant
for
our
child's
health
and
well-being?
This
only
added
to
our
disappointment
and
frustration
with
the
care
provided
at
the
dental
hospital.
Where
was
their
duty
of
care?
When
we
expressed
our
disbelief,
the
dental
nurse
agreed
with
us
and
the
dentist
on
duty
responded
with
an
awkward
giggle
and
reiterated
that
this
was
the
best
they
could
offer.
How
could
a
dental
hospital
fail
to
provide
the
necessary
care
for
dental
trauma,
simply
because
its
on
a
weekend?
Do
dental
issues
just
stop
on
a
weekend?
It
seemed
contradictory
to
their
purpose.
We
were
promptly
attended
to
by
the
on-call
specialists
at
the
Royal
Children's
Hospital,
and
our
daughter
underwent
emergency
surgery
to
remove
her
damaged
teeth.
It's
disheartening
that
your
facility
seemed
rushed
to
discharge
a
child
in
such
a
critical
condition,
while
the
Royal
Children's
Hospital
prioritised
her
care.
In
summary,
for
parents
dealing
with
dental
issues
involving
their
children,
I
would
advise
against
coming
to
this
dental
hospital.
(Ironically,
a
hospital
specifically
only
for
dental
issues).
Instead,
give
the
Royal
Children's
Hospital
a
call.
It
should
be
essential
for
a
dental
hospital
to
have
the
capacity
to
address
all
dental
problems,
even
on
weekends.
If
they
can't,
they
should
be
able
to
provide
appropriate
guidance
on
where
to
seek
help
without
the
prompting
of
the
patient.
We
are
deeply
disheartened
and
disgusted
by
our
experience
to
be
honest.
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