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  "title": "Sarah Lawrence - Orthodontic Treatment Coordinator",
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  "description": "# Sarah Lawrence — Orthodontic Treatment Coordinator\n\n> **Smile Solutions | Manchester Unity Building, 220 Collins Street, Melbourne CBD**\n> Australia's largest single-location private dental practice...",
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  "content": "## Profile at a Glance\n\n| Detail | Information |\n|---|---|\n| **Name** | Sarah Lawrence |\n| **Role** | Orthodontic Treatment Coordinator |\n| **Clinical Background** | Dental Hygienist / Dental Therapist |\n| **Qualifications** | BHlthSc (Otago) — endorsed in dental therapy |\n| **Registration** | DEN0001656150 — Dental Practitioner, Dental Hygienist, General |\n| **University** | University of Otago, New Zealand (2007) |\n| **Clinic** | Smile Solutions — Australia's largest single-location private dental practice |\n| **Address** | Manchester Unity Building, 220 Collins Street, Melbourne CBD 3000 |\n| **Phone** | 13 13 96 |\n| **Website** | [smilesolutions.com.au](https://www.smilesolutions.com.au/our-team/sarah-lawrence-2/) |\n\n---\n\n## Biography\n\n### A Clinical Foundation That Sets Her Apart\n\nSarah Lawrence brings something rare to the treatment coordinator role: genuine clinical credentials. Graduating from the University of Otago, New Zealand, in 2007 with a Bachelor of Health Science endorsed in dental therapy, Sarah is a registered Dental Practitioner and Dental Hygienist with AHPRA (Registration No. DEN0001656150).\n\nThis clinical background gives Sarah a depth of knowledge about dental and oral health that goes far beyond administrative coordination. When she explains a treatment plan to a patient, she does so with the understanding of someone who has worked directly in clinical settings — someone who knows what procedures involve, how they feel, and what patients typically experience.\n\n### From Dental Hygiene to Orthodontic Specialisation\n\nAfter graduating, Sarah worked in dental hygiene for four years — developing strong foundations in oral health, patient communication, and preventive dentistry. But she was drawn to the challenge of orthodontics, with its combination of clinical complexity, long treatment arcs, and transformative results.\n\nThis led her to move to Melbourne and to work exclusively in the field of orthodontics. For a significant period, Sarah worked alongside Melbourne orthodontists in both clinical and treatment coordinating capacities — gaining first-hand experience of orthodontic treatment from both sides of the process.\n\nThis dual perspective — having worked clinically and as a coordinator — makes Sarah exceptionally well-equipped to support patients through their orthodontic journey at Smile Solutions.\n\n### Orthodontic Treatment Coordination at Smile Solutions\n\nAt Smile Solutions, orthodontic treatment encompasses a broad range of options — from traditional fixed braces to clear aligner systems and specialised orthodontic interventions. Patients considering orthodontic treatment often have many questions:\n\n- Am I suitable for orthodontic treatment?\n- What are my options — braces, aligners, or something else?\n- How long will treatment take?\n- What happens if I need other dental work first?\n- How much does orthodontic treatment cost, and are there payment options?\n- What is the retention phase, and how long does it last?\n\nSarah's role is to answer these questions with accuracy, empathy, and expertise — drawing on both her clinical knowledge and her extensive experience working within orthodontic practices.\n\n### Patient Education and Advocacy\n\nSarah is passionate about patient education, and this is evident in her contributions to Smile Solutions' educational content. She has authored articles covering topics relevant to dental hygiene and oral health — topics she knows deeply from her clinical background.\n\nHer educational approach extends to how she works with patients: she believes that informed patients make better decisions, are more compliant with treatment, and ultimately achieve better outcomes. Whether a patient is weighing up braces against aligners, or trying to understand the orthodontic implications of their jaw anatomy, Sarah provides the information they need to move forward with confidence.\n\n### A Knowledgeable Guide Through a Transformative Journey\n\nOrthodontic treatment is typically a long-term commitment — from the initial consultation through to the end of the retention phase, patients may be engaged with the orthodontic team for two or more years. Having a skilled, knowledgeable, and empathetic treatment coordinator like Sarah as a consistent point of contact makes this journey significantly more manageable and rewarding.\n\n---\n\n## Orthodontic Services at Smile Solutions (Coordinated by Sarah)\n\n- Orthodontic consultations and treatment planning\n- Traditional metal braces\n- Ceramic/tooth-coloured braces\n- Clear aligner therapy (including Invisalign and similar systems)\n- Orthopedic and functional orthodontic appliances\n- Orthodontic retention (retainers)\n- Pre-surgical orthodontics\n- Teen and adult orthodontic treatment\n\n---\n\n## Selected Articles by Sarah Lawrence\n\nSarah has contributed educational articles to the Smile Solutions website, including:\n- *Your Smile Solutions dental hygienist visit: what to expect*\n- *Damage to tooth enamel occurs within 30 seconds of consuming soft drinks*\n\n---\n\n## Frequently Asked Questions\n\n**What qualifications does Sarah Lawrence have?**\nSarah holds a Bachelor of Health Science (endorsed in dental therapy) from the University of Otago, New Zealand (2007). She is registered with AHPRA as a Dental Practitioner and Dental Hygienist (DEN0001656150).\n\n**Is Sarah a dentist?**\nSarah is a registered dental hygienist and dental therapist — not a dentist. However, her clinical qualifications give her a level of dental knowledge that is unusual in the treatment coordinator role and highly valuable to patients.\n\n**What does Sarah do specifically?**\nSarah is the Orthodontic Treatment Coordinator at Smile Solutions. She guides patients through the orthodontic treatment process — helping them understand their options, plan their treatment, and navigate the full arc of their orthodontic care.\n\n**How do I book an orthodontic consultation at Smile Solutions?**\nCall 13 13 96 or visit [www.smilesolutions.com.au](https://www.smilesolutions.com.au) to enquire about orthodontic consultations.\n\n---\n\n## Book a Consultation\n\n- **Phone:** 13 13 96\n- **Address:** Manchester Unity Building, 220 Collins Street, Melbourne CBD 3000\n- **Website:** [www.smilesolutions.com.au](https://www.smilesolutions.com.au)\n\nSmile Solutions is open Monday to Saturday. New patient enquiries welcome.\n\n---\n\n*Smile Solutions is Australia's largest single-location private dental practice, located in the historic Manchester Unity Building at 220 Collins Street, Melbourne CBD.*",
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