Camilleri Dental Medical Clinic

07/08/2026

☀️ Camilleri Dental & Medical Clinic Summer Dinner ☀️

A lovely evening spent together celebrating our wonderful team.

This year’s summer dinner was also a chance to bid a fond farewell to Mikaela Galea, Phillipa Agius and Veronique Farrugia, as they each venture into exciting new career pathways. It has been an absolute pleasure having you as part of our team, and we are so grateful for all your hard work, dedication and the many happy moments we have shared. We wish you every success and happiness in the exciting chapters ahead! 🥂✨

At the same time, we are delighted to welcome Luca Farrugia to the Camilleri Dental & Medical Clinic team and look forward to having him with us.

Most importantly, an enormous thank you to our amazing and dedicated staff. Your commitment, teamwork and care are what make our clinic so special, and we are incredibly grateful for everything you do. 💙

Here’s to a wonderful team, new beginnings and an exciting year ahead! 🥂☀️

11/07/2026

👶This Is why thumb sucking should be stopped before permanent teeth erupt.

Thumb sucking is a normal self-soothing habit during infancy and early childhood. In most children, it stops naturally between 2 and 4 years of age. However, when the habit continues after the permanent front teeth begin to erupt, it can interfere with normal growth of the teeth and jaws.

The constant pressure from the thumb can push the upper front teeth forward, tip the lower front teeth inward, narrow the upper jaw, and create an anterior open bite—a condition in which the upper and lower front teeth no longer touch when the mouth is closed. Some children may also develop a posterior crossbite, speech difficulties, or problems biting and chewing.

The severity of these changes depends on how often, how long, and how forcefully the thumb is sucked. Children who suck their thumb for many hours each day are at a much higher risk of developing bite problems than those with an occasional habit.

The good news is that if the habit is stopped early—before significant skeletal changes occur—many dental changes can improve naturally as the child grows. Regular dental check-ups allow early detection, timely guidance, and intervention if the habit persists.

•Disclaimer: This post is for educational purposes only and not a substitute for professional dental advice.

07/07/2026

A bedtime bottle may seem comforting, but it can quietly damage a child's teeth while they sleep.

A recent Australian cohort study found that children who were bottle-fed to sleep beyond 12 months had a higher risk of developing early childhood tooth decay. Researchers also observed a higher likelihood of overweight among children who continued this bedtime feeding habit.

During sleep, saliva production naturally decreases, reducing the mouth's ability to wash away sugars and neutralize acids. When a bottle remains in the mouth as a child falls asleep, bacteria can feed on these sugars for prolonged periods, leading to repeated acid attacks on developing teeth.

This doesn't mean parents should stop meeting their child's nutritional needs. Instead, experts encourage gradually transitioning away from bedtime bottles after infancy, offering water instead of milk or sweetened drinks at bedtime when appropriate, and cleaning the child's teeth before sleep as soon as the first tooth erupts. Small changes in bedtime routines can help protect both oral and overall health during early childhood.

📄Reference study: Cheng H, John J, Scott J, et al. Bottle feeding to sleep beyond 12 months is associated with higher risk of tooth decay and overweight in Australian children: Findings from the Healthy Smiles Healthy Kids cohort study. Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public Health. 2025;49(2):100224.

03/07/2026

Full-Time Receptionist – Dental Clinic, Sliema

We are looking for a friendly, organised, and reliable Full-Time Receptionist to join our busy dental clinic in Sliema.

Previous reception or customer service experience is preferred. Excellent communication, computer, and organisational skills are essential. Fluency in English is required; knowledge of Maltese is an asset.

If you’re professional, enjoy working with people, and thrive in a busy environment, we’d love to hear from you.

Please send your CV to [[email protected]].

05/04/2026

I know it’s not where you would expect to find Easter eggs ! It was a fun surprise for our staff at Camilleri Dental Medical Clinic ! Happy Easter to everyone !

05/04/2026

28/03/2026

Today was a special day at the clinic ! I received a wonderful gift of a 3 d printed tooth made by my young patient Craig … amazing ! I will treasure it ###

04/03/2026

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