First Smiles

🐾 We've Got Two New Team Members! 🐾💜
No, they're not real... but they're just as adorable! 🧸🐱
Two super cute cat soft toys have joined the First Smiles Family Dentist practice, and they're ready to welcome all our little patients with lots of cuddles and smiles.
Can you find them when you visit us? They love making children feel at home and adding a little extra fun to every appointment! ✨
Be sure to come and meet our newest fluffy friends at your next visit—we can't wait to introduce you! 💜

✨ New jackets, same passion for creating healthy smiles! 🦷💜
We are absolutely loving our new personalised First Smiles jackets! Not only do they keep us warm during these chilly winter mornings, but they also add a professional touch with our names beautifully embroidered.
A huge thank you to Ena Olivier for making these stunning jackets a reality. Your attention to detail and quality workmanship are truly appreciated. We couldn't be happier with how they turned out!
Here's to keeping warm while caring for our wonderful patients—looking smart and feeling proud to be part of the First Smiles family! 💙

🏑 Game on! 🦷✨
Eliza has just collected her brand-new custom sports mouthguard in the design she chose herself—and she's ready to hit the hockey field with confidence! 💙
Using our digital scanner, there were no messy impressions, no gagging, and no discomfort—just a quick, comfortable, and accurate scan to create a mouthguard that fits perfectly.
A well-fitting custom mouthguard offers superior comfort, protection, and performance, helping keep your smile safe while you focus on the game.
Ready to protect your little athlete's smile? Contact us to book your digital scan!

📢 Reception Update
Due to the ongoing strike action, our reception team is unavailable today, and our phone lines will not be attended.
If you need to get in touch urgently, please:
📧 Email us at [email protected]
💻 Book your appointment online
We apologise for any inconvenience and appreciate your patience and understanding. We look forward to being back on the phones tomorrow to assist you.
💙 Thank you for your continued support.

This morning I had the privilege of presenting a lecture at the University of Pretoria for the Postgraduate Diploma in Paediatric Dentistry students on bruxism in children and the management thereof. 🦷

It is always a pleasure to share knowledge, discuss clinical experiences, and contribute to continued learning in paediatric dentistry.

A sincere thank you to moelichnadine
for the kind invitation and opportunity to be part of the programme. ✨
– Dr Coené Bezuidenhout

Feeling very spoiled today after seeing one of our lip and tongue tie patients 💕

A big thank you from both Charity and myself for the thoughtful spoil and kind gesture. It truly means so much to us and made our day extra special.

Thank you for making us feel so appreciated and valued. Most importantly, we are so happy to hear that you are both doing so well! 🦷✨

Moments like these remind us why we love what we do.
– Dr Coené & Charity

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🎥🦷 Lights, camera… Guided Biofilm Therapy! ✨
What a long but incredibly rewarding filming day at First Smiles! Today we had the opportunity to showcase our EMS machine and Guided Biofilm Therapy and share why we are so passionate about comfortable, preventative dental care for children.
A huge thank you to everyone involved — gbt_academy, ivodentsa, Esda, Lee, Luther and Eliza. You are all absolute stars and the camera definitely captured every moment! 🌟
Days like these remind us how special it is to work with people who are passionate about improving children’s dental experiences and making oral health care gentle, positive, and fun.
Now for some well-deserved rest after a very full day! 😅🦷

🌸 Happy Mother’s Day 🌸
To all the moms, grandmothers, mother figures, and caregivers — thank you for the love, comfort, strength, and endless care you give every single day.
From soothing little ones through sleepless nights to celebrating every milestone and smile, mothers truly hold everything together in the most remarkable way. 💕m
At First Smiles, we are especially grateful to the moms who trust us with their children’s smiles and oral health journeys. It is a privilege to walk alongside you through every stage of growth.
Wishing you a Mother’s Day filled with love, appreciation, cuddles, and special moments with your little ones. 🌷
– Dr Coené & the First Smiles team