Business Details
37 Years
experience
Emergency
services
Your Trusted Family Dentist in Cairns
Dental Care Smithfield has been serving the Cairns community since 1989, providing comprehensive dental solutions tailored to every family member. Our practice focuses on family dentistry, offering services from routine check-ups to advanced restorative and cosmetic procedures. With a commitment to using state-of-the-art technology and prioritising patient comfort, we deliver personalised care across general, cosmetic, implant, children's, and emergency dentistry. Our team fosters long-term relationships with patients, supporting oral health from infancy through adulthood.Located in Smithfield, we serve Cairns locals and surrounding areas including Yorkeys Knob, Trinity Beach, and Kuranda. Accredited by the Australian Dental Association, our practice combines expertise with a welcoming environment to ensure lasting smiles. We welcome new patients and accept private health insurance, with eligibility for the Child Dental Benefits Schedule for eligible children.
Services
General Dentistry
Cosmetic Dentistry
Dental Implants
Children's Dentistry
Emergency Dentistry
Details
- Year established: 1989
Highlights and features
- We have over 35 years of experience serving Cairns families since 1989
- Our team offers emergency dental care with prompt appointment availability
- We utilise state-of-the-art technology for accurate diagnoses and treatments
- Family-focused practice catering to patients from infants to seniors
- Australian Dental Association accredited practice ensuring quality standards
Associations and certifications
- Australian Dental Association Dental Practice Accredited
What people say
Prompt emergency care
Family-friendly environment
Professional expertise
Thorough explanations
Comfortable atmosphere
Services
General Dentistry
Our general dentistry services include preventive care, examinations, cleanings, and treatments to maintain long-term oral health. We use digital X-rays for early detection of issues and offer fillings, crowns, and bridges. Regular check-ups help prevent gum disease and tooth decay, with fluoride treatments and professional cleaning removing plaque and tartar buildup.
Cosmetic Dentistry
We provide teeth whitening, porcelain veneers, and bonding to improve smile aesthetics. Our treatments address discolouration, gaps, and misshapen teeth while maintaining functionality. Custom take-home whitening kits use professional-grade materials for lasting results. Veneers and bonding offer durable solutions for chipped or uneven teeth while preserving natural tooth structure.
Dental Implants
Our dental implant services replace missing teeth with permanent solutions that function like natural teeth. Collaborating with specialists, we place titanium posts that integrate with jawbone tissue for stable crowns, bridges, or dentures. This prevents bone loss and maintains facial structure while restoring chewing ability and confidence in your smile.
Children's Dentistry
We create positive dental experiences for children through gentle check-ups, cleanings, and preventive treatments. Our team educates young patients on proper oral hygiene while monitoring tooth development. Services include fluoride applications, fissure sealants, and trauma management, with eligibility for the Child Dental Benefits Scheme covering up to $1,000 in basic services.
Emergency Dentistry
We prioritise same-day appointments for severe toothaches, broken teeth, knocked-out teeth, and infections. Our team provides pain relief, infection control, and stabilisation treatments while advising follow-up care. Emergency services include temporary restorations for lost fillings or crowns and soft tissue injury management to prevent complications.
People
Dr Sutherland
Principal Dentist
Dr Sutherland leads our Cairns dental team with over 35 years of experience in family dentistry. Specialising in comprehensive care, he focuses on preventive treatments and restorative solutions while maintaining a patient-centred approach. His expertise covers all aspects of general and cosmetic dentistry.
Questions
What dental services do you offer in Cairns?
We provide general dentistry, cosmetic treatments, dental implants, children's dentistry, and emergency services. Our comprehensive care includes check-ups, fillings, teeth whitening, veneers, crowns, and urgent dental care.
Do you offer emergency dental appointments?
Yes, we prioritise emergency cases and aim to see urgent patients on the same day. Our team handles toothaches, broken teeth, knocked-out teeth, and infections with prompt pain relief and stabilisation treatments.
Are you accepting new patients?
We welcome new patients at our Smithfield clinic. No referral is needed - simply call (07) 4038 2300 or use our online booking system to schedule your first appointment with our Cairns dental team.
Do you accept private health insurance?
Yes, we process claims for major private health insurers through our HICAPS terminal. Check with your provider for specific coverage details, as many plans cover preventive care and basic treatments.
What payment options are available?
We accept cash, credit cards, and EFTPOS. Payment is required at the time of service, with options for staged payments for extensive treatments. We also accept the Child Dental Benefits Scheme for eligible patients.
How do you support children's dental health?
Our child-friendly practice offers regular check-ups, cleanings, and preventive treatments. We educate children on proper oral hygiene and monitor tooth development. The Child Dental Benefits Scheme covers eligible children up to $1,000 for basic dental services.
Reviews (5)
Peter Mcqueen
Nov 13, 2021
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As usual a complete professional service with very friendly staff.
Dr Sutherland has been the best dentist I have experienced in my time since school.
Dr Sutherland has been the best dentist I have experienced in my time since school.
Peter Roberts
Nov 10, 2021
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Michael and his team are great, I needed some major dental work and Michael had presented a range of options. I have now got a set of new Implants and a great smile that I haven't had for years. I'm so impressed with the whole team that are very calming, professional and caring, Michael explained the whole process in detail. I am more than happy to recommend this dental team for any dentistry procedures.
Raelene Bruce
Oct 26, 2021
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An awesome team! A gentle dentist with helpful assistants in clean surroundings with easy parking. If you are anxious about dental visits, Dr Sutherland at Dental Care Smithfield is for you.
Kathryn Bruce
Oct 09, 2021
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Wonderful family dentist and great with kids. Our 3 year old was apprehensive about going at first, but the staff are so friendly, gentle and professional it immediately put him at ease. Would 100% recommend this practice!
Tamara Sivijs
Sep 20, 2021
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I hadn't been to a dentist in ages and was nervous, knowing I needed work. Dr Sutherland and his team have been awesome in helping me fix my teeth up. The gentlest dentist I've ever been too, calm and veryreasonable prices, I would recommend him to anyone.
