Business Details
23 Years
experience
Trusted Paediatric Dentists in Buderim
Established in 2003, ABC Dentistry has been dedicated to providing specialist paediatric dental care on the Sunshine Coast for over two decades. Our practice prioritises creating a comfortable, child-friendly environment where young patients receive comprehensive preventive and restorative treatments tailored to their unique needs. With expertise in managing children's dental development, special needs care, and advanced sedation techniques, we focus on building lifelong oral health habits through education and compassionate care.Our team utilises modern facilities equipped with ceiling-mounted screens and interactive tools to ease patient anxiety while delivering high-quality services. Backed by affiliations with Sunshine Coast Private Hospital and participation in government dental schemes, we combine clinical excellence with community-focused accessibility for families.
Services
Paediatric Dental Care
Preventive Dentistry
Nitrous Oxide Sedation
General Anaesthetic Procedures
White Fillings
Stainless Steel Crowns
Pulp Therapy
Extractions
Space Maintenance
Orthodontic Referrals
Details
- Year established: 2003
Highlights and features
- Specialist paediatric dentists with over 20 years of clinical experience
- Child-friendly environment with interactive distractions during treatment
- Comprehensive care including general anaesthetic procedures at private hospital
- Focus on preventive strategies for long-term oral health
- Specialist training in managing children with autism and behavioural challenges
Services
Paediatric Dental Care
Specialist dental services for children from infancy through adolescence, focusing on preventive care, early intervention, and treatment of dental conditions. Our approach prioritises patient comfort through behaviour management techniques and child-friendly facilities. Services include routine check-ups, fluoride applications, and tailored oral hygiene education for families.
Nitrous Oxide Sedation
Mild sedation technique using nitrous oxide to help anxious children relax during dental procedures. Combined with distraction techniques like ceiling-mounted screens, this method reduces treatment-related stress while maintaining patient cooperation. Safe for most children and wears off quickly post-appointment.
General Anaesthetic Procedures
Comprehensive dental treatment under general anaesthesia at Sunshine Coast Private Hospital. Recommended for extensive procedures or patients unable to cooperate with conventional methods. Ensures thorough care in a single visit while maintaining patient safety and comfort throughout complex treatments.
Stainless Steel Crowns
Durable restorations for severely decayed primary molars requiring structural reinforcement. These preformed caps protect weakened teeth, prevent further decay, and maintain space for permanent successors. Proven to last until natural exfoliation while withstanding chewing forces better than alternative materials.
Pulp Therapy
Specialised care for teeth with deep decay approaching the nerve, including pulpotomies and pulpectomies. These procedures preserve tooth vitality where possible or remove infected tissue to prevent complications. Performed with child-specific techniques to maintain primary teeth until natural loss.
People
Dr Kylie Pearce
Specialist Paediatric Dentist
Graduated with honours from University of Queensland in 1994, completed Master of Paediatric Dentistry at University of Melbourne in 2000, and holds Fellowship from Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons. Specialises in treating children with special needs and dental trauma cases.
Questions
When should I start taking my child to the dentist?
We recommend initial visits from birth to establish preventive care routines, with first formal check-ups by age one to monitor development and address risk factors early.
Why restore baby teeth if they fall out naturally?
Healthy primary teeth maintain space for permanent teeth, aid speech development, and prevent infections that could affect emerging adult teeth. Early loss can cause orthodontic complications.
What payment options are available?
We accept private payments and participate in the Children's Dental Benefit Scheme, smile.com.au plan, and private health insurance rebates. Out-of-pocket costs vary based on treatment complexity.
Do you treat children with special needs?
Yes, our team has specialist training and experience in managing patients with autism spectrum disorder, behavioural challenges, and other special requirements in a supportive environment.
How do you make dental visits less intimidating for children?
Our practice features interactive distractions like ceiling-mounted screens, a play-friendly waiting area, and behaviour management techniques to create positive associations with dental care.
Reviews (6)
Ian Humble
Dec 12, 2021
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Having read some of the reviews I was happy to take my kids to ABC dental today. Healthcare can be very polarising and so often people leave love or hate reviews. Our experience today was awesome. Friendly professional admin staff. A great team and an awesome paediatric dentist.
Took time to consider my boys needs. Spoke to them, and not me. Especially regarding any painful stimuli.
Applied fluoride paste without asking - but then I am paying for the evidence based best care.... And I would expect nothing less - happy for it be applied just as I would them applying anaesthetic to my kids gums
Took time to consider my boys needs. Spoke to them, and not me. Especially regarding any painful stimuli.
Applied fluoride paste without asking - but then I am paying for the evidence based best care.... And I would expect nothing less - happy for it be applied just as I would them applying anaesthetic to my kids gums
Ronnie Cochrane
Oct 23, 2021
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Amazing Dentist, will never go anywhere else they have dealt with my 2 sons, one of which has autism. They are so caring and made the whole process so stress free. 10/10 everytime.
N. Rr
Oct 14, 2021
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Absolutely horrid experiences (yes more than one) with these people. We have a back stabbing lying receptionist who plays Chinese whispers with Kylie. Hey don't try and be honest about booking your child in with another dentist if you can get in elsewhere sooner than their appointment, due to an emergency. You'll get abused and hung up on, and to top it off they won't forward your childs past treatments and history on to the next denist when asked. Also this dentist knew quite well that i didnt approve of Fluoride after past discussions in prior appointments. Booked my kids in for a check in regards
Ali Cassels
Sep 28, 2021
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Kylie was amazing with our 3yr old daughter - had her laying back in the chair, mouth wide open and teeth done (this after her flatly refusing to even open her mouth for another dentist the week prior). I know there'll be no hesitation going back again! I also loved how informative Kylie was - talking me through every aspect and walking me through the x-rays etc to explain what was going on. So relieved we found our way to ABC Dentistry and our daughter was attended to so easily and happily. Highly recommend!
Aria Triggell
Jun 04, 2021
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I've brought my daughter here twice in the last couple months and both visits were exceptional. She's only 6, but they took the time to talk to her about her procedures and let her know what was happening, and even called after both visits to check up on her. Can't recommend them highly enough!
K. Ford
Nov 28, 2020
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Initially I thought I had found an understanding dentist for my Autistic son. I did not feel this way upon attending. My son had the gas to relax him. It was not explained well, and scared him. Then he was told "it's not hurting", when my son got distressed during treatment.
"Ow" for my son can mean many things to be fair, but I was not given an opportunity to find out what it was(later he said the gas made him feel scared because he couldn't feel or lift his head up at all, he was scared something was wrong and he felt he couldn't breathe). The cap has come of less than 12 months later, and the
"Ow" for my son can mean many things to be fair, but I was not given an opportunity to find out what it was(later he said the gas made him feel scared because he couldn't feel or lift his head up at all, he was scared something was wrong and he felt he couldn't breathe). The cap has come of less than 12 months later, and the
