Business Details
17 Years
experience
Your Trusted Family Dentist in Ashburton
Cambridge Dental was established to provide exceptional dental care for families in a welcoming environment. Our practice combines advanced technology with a patient-centred approach, ensuring comprehensive treatment plans tailored to individual needs. With over two decades of combined experience, our team prioritises preventative care while offering restorative and cosmetic solutions. We utilise 3D imaging, digital X-rays and sedation dentistry to enhance comfort and precision.Our commitment to the local community is reflected through sponsorships of Ashburton Primary School and the Ashburton Redbacks Junior Football Club. Flexible scheduling including evening and Saturday appointments accommodates busy lifestyles, while our affiliation with Zip Money provides accessible payment options. Every treatment decision considers long-term oral health goals, with transparent communication about available options.
Services
General Dentistry
Children's Dentistry
Cosmetic Dentistry
Restorative Dentistry
Sedation Dentistry
Details
- Year established: 2009
Highlights and features
- We offer 15+ years of combined experience in general and cosmetic dentistry
- Our practice utilises 3D imaging and digital X-ray technology for precision
- We provide sedation options for anxious patients with specialist support
- Flexible scheduling includes evening and Saturday appointments
- Community-focused practice supporting local schools and sports clubs
What people say
Welcoming environment
Experienced dentists
Flexible hours
Anxiety management
Family-friendly
Services
General Dentistry
Our general dentistry services focus on preventative care and early intervention. We provide comprehensive checkups, professional cleanings, fluoride treatments and oral cancer screenings. Our approach combines regular monitoring with patient education to maintain optimal oral health. The practice utilises digital diagnostics to detect issues at their earliest stages, helping patients avoid more complex treatments.
Children's Dentistry
Specialised dental care for children creates positive lifelong oral health habits. Our team uses child-friendly techniques to make visits comfortable, including interactive education about proper brushing and diet. We offer fissure sealants and tailored checkup schedules to protect young smiles while making dental visits enjoyable experiences for patients aged 3 and above.
Cosmetic Dentistry
Transform your smile with our cosmetic treatments including professional teeth whitening, dental bonding and porcelain veneers. Our approach considers facial aesthetics and natural tooth proportions to create balanced, confidence-boosting results. We also offer Invisalign clear aligners for discreet teeth straightening solutions that fit modern lifestyles.
Restorative Dentistry
We restore damaged or missing teeth with durable, natural-looking solutions. Services include crowns, bridges, dental implants and dentures. Our team uses high-quality materials that match existing teeth while improving function. Treatment plans consider long-term oral health impacts, ensuring restorations integrate seamlessly with your natural bite.
Sedation Dentistry
Our sedation services help anxious patients receive necessary dental care comfortably. Administered by qualified anaesthetists, options include nitrous oxide and oral sedation. This allows patients to undergo complex treatments or routine checkups without distress, maintaining dental health while reducing psychological barriers to care.
People
Dr Ajay Kapadia
Principal Dentist
Dr Kapadia has practiced dentistry since 2002 and founded Cambridge Dental in 2009. He teaches dental students at the University of Melbourne while maintaining active clinical practice. His community involvement includes local school board participation and family cycling adventures.
Binita Kapadia
Patient Liaison
Binita brings pharmacy expertise to dental patient care, having worked in Melbourne hospitals before transitioning to dentistry. She completed the Momentum program in dental management and enjoys family time with her husband Ajay and their children through local sports activities.
Mary-anne
Dental Assistant
Mary-anne holds nursing and dental assisting qualifications, specialising in patient comfort. She creates welcoming experiences that make children request return visits. Outside practice, she enjoys travel, cooking and spending time with her family and dog Lucky.
Kim
Front Desk Team Member
Kim combines dental administration expertise with teaching experience at RMIT's Dental Assisting Program. She manages practice operations while enjoying theatre, gardening and caring for her granddaughter. Her career spans multiple dental certifications since 2011.
Jodie
Dental Assistant
Jodie provides compassionate patient care while studying primary education. She combines dental assisting qualifications with community coaching experience, enjoying sports and travel outside her clinical duties at the practice.
Questions
What dental services does Cambridge Dental offer?
We provide general, restorative and cosmetic dentistry including checkups, children's care, implants, veneers and sedation options.
Do you accept emergency dental appointments?
While we don't offer 24/7 emergency services, we prioritise urgent cases during regular business hours.
Are payment plans available for dental treatments?
Yes, we offer Zip Money interest-free payment plans for treatments up to $2,500 with flexible repayment terms.
What makes your children's dentistry program unique?
Our child-centred approach uses interactive education and positive reinforcement to create comfortable experiences that build lifelong dental habits.
How do you accommodate anxious patients?
We provide sedation dentistry with qualified anaesthetists and create calming environments to help nervous patients receive necessary care.
What are your practice's infection control measures?
We follow Australian Dental Association guidelines with enhanced sterilisation protocols and personal protective equipment for all clinical staff.
Reviews (4)
Kamahl Simon
Oct 04, 2020
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From the second I stepped in the door at Cambridge Dental, the usual trepidations of visiting the dentist immediately disappeared. Warm and friendly, and honestly, I had to ask the Dentist if they were using some new type of pre-needle numbing agent as I literally didn't feel that dreaded needle at all. So pleasant and highly, highly recommended... especially if you have kids!
Christie Granger
Dec 15, 2019
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A fantastic, patient focused family dental clinic. Everything was explained very clearly and kindly and the staff were great. I had to take my 6month old to my 1 hour appointment and the team were so helpful, the receptionist even came to take him for a walk when he started to get grizzly. I have also taken my 4 year old daughter and again the service was fantastic.
Eva Hody
Jun 25, 2019
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Changing a health professional is never an easy decision. After much trepidation I decided to try Cambridge Dental in Ashburton located much closer to home. I have been seen by a number of dentists over my lifetime, but I never had as thorough and careful examination of my my teeth, gums and jaw as Dr Kapadia gave, in a friendly and informative, one hour session. I felt confident that I was in good and caring hands. The bill at the end of the session was an absolute jaw dropping, pleasant surprise, compared to what I've been paying out to my regular dentist up till now.
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Aivin John
Jan 24, 2019
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Very excellent dental practice in the south East. Dr. Kapadia is very understanding and a true professional. The clinic has all latest equipment. I recently had my tooth extracted an dr. Kapadia and his team took ultimate care of me.
