Our Hygienists

Our dental hygienists, Mariko and Hiromi, are very experienced and known for their gentle, thorough, and effective approach to maintaining oral health. They work closely with Dr Hocking to support patients before, during and after implant treatment, helping to ensure long-term oral health and stability.

Mariko and Hiromi have both trained and practised in Japan and Australia and are fluent in both Japanese and English.

Mariko

dental hygienist

Mariko completed a Bachelor of Oral Health in Japan in 2000 and has been practising as a dental hygienist in New South Wales since 2008. She also holds a Medical Emergency Certificate and has extensive experience working with both adult and paediatric patients.

Appointments:
Tuesdays & Wednesdays | 9:00am – 5:00pm

Hiromi

dental hygienist

Hiromi completed a Bachelor of Oral Health in Japan in 1995 and has been practising as a dental hygienist in New South Wales since 2003. She brings many years of clinical experience and a calm, attentive approach to patient care.

Appointments:
Thursdays & Fridays | 9:00am - 5:00pm

Hygiene Appointments

Hygiene appointments typically run for approximately 45 minutes and focus on maintaining healthy teeth and gums, which is particularly important for patients undergoing or considering implant treatment.

The recommended frequency of visits depends on individual oral health:

• Every six months for patients with stable gum and dental health

• Every three months for patients requiring additional care, until stability is achieved

X-Rays

X-rays are an important part of monitoring oral health and may be required to assess areas not visible during a clinical examination.

Updated imaging allows the hygienist and dentist to identify changes early and ensure treatment planning remains accurate and appropriate.