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46 Years
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Your Trusted Family Dentist in Ballina, NSW
Established in 1980, Riverwalk Dental has been a trusted provider of comprehensive dental care for families across Ballina and the Northern Rivers region. Our QIP Accredited practice combines advanced technology with a family-friendly approach, ensuring patients of all ages receive gentle, high-quality treatment tailored to their individual needs. Our team of experienced dentists, hygienists, and dental nurses specialises in preventative care, minimally invasive dentistry, and emergency services, utilising modern techniques such as EMS AIRFLOW and Guided Biofilm Therapy.We prioritise patient comfort and education, offering nitrous oxide sedation for anxious patients and customised home care guidance. As a locally owned practice, we are committed to maintaining the highest standards of clinical excellence while fostering a welcoming environment where generations of families feel at ease.
Services
Preventative Dentistry
Dental Implants
Cosmetic Dentistry
Emergency Appointments
Children's Dentistry
Wisdom Teeth Extraction
Teeth Whitening
Veneers
Crowns
Bridges
Details
- Year established: 1980
Highlights and features
- We have over 40 years of experience serving Ballina and Northern Rivers communities.
- Our team utilises EMS AIRFLOW technology for advanced plaque and stain removal.
- We offer emergency dental appointments for urgent care needs.
- We accept HICAPS for instant health fund claims and bulk billing for eligible patients.
- Our dentists hold postgraduate qualifications in dental implants and paediatric care.
Associations and certifications
- QIP
Services
Dental Implants
Dental implants are titanium fixtures surgically placed into the jawbone to replace missing teeth. They provide a permanent solution for single or multiple tooth loss, preventing bone shrinkage and maintaining adjacent teeth alignment. Our practice offers full arch bridges and implant-retained dentures, utilising 3D imaging for precise placement.
Cosmetic Dentistry
Our cosmetic services include porcelain and composite veneers, crowns, and professional teeth whitening. Veneers reshape teeth for improved aesthetics, while crowns restore damaged teeth. We use Philips Zoom kits for customised at-home whitening, ensuring safe and effective results tailored to individual needs.
Preventative Dentistry
Preventative care focuses on early intervention to avoid dental issues. We provide regular check-ups, scaling, and EMS AIRFLOW treatments to remove biofilm and stains. Our hygienists educate patients on home care routines, targeting gum disease and decay prevention through minimally invasive techniques.
Children's Dentistry
We offer child-friendly dental services including fluoride treatments, fissure sealants, and tooth-coloured fillings. Our approach introduces children to dentistry positively, with education on oral hygiene and preventive strategies to establish lifelong healthy habits in a welcoming environment.
Emergency Appointments
Emergency dental services address acute issues like toothaches, broken teeth, or infections. We prioritise same-day treatment for pain relief and stabilisation, ensuring prompt care for traumatic injuries or sudden oral health crises to prevent complications.
People
Dr Michael Lamantia
Principal Dentist
Dr Lamantia graduated from the University of Sydney and holds a Graduate Diploma in Dental Implants. He specialises in endodontics and oral surgery, with experience in NSW Health clinics and private practice since 2015.
Cristiane Pessato
Associate Dentist
Cristiane graduated from Pontificia University Cattolica in Brazil and completed paediatric dentistry accreditation in Australia. She focuses on preventive care and aesthetics, treating patients from early childhood to seniors with a holistic approach.
Kathryn Corner
Dental Hygienist
Kathryn has 15 years of clinical experience in Canada and New Zealand. She specialises in periodontal care and Guided Biofilm Therapy, educating patients on oral hygiene while utilising advanced technologies like EMS AIRFLOW for optimal results.
Questions
What dental services do you offer for children?
We provide preventive care, fluoride treatments, fissure sealants, and tooth-coloured fillings in a child-friendly environment to establish positive dental habits.
Do you handle dental emergencies?
Yes, we offer same-day emergency appointments for urgent issues like toothaches, broken teeth, or infections to provide immediate pain relief and treatment.
Can I claim dental costs through my health fund?
We have HICAPS facilities for instant claims with all major Australian health funds and offer bulk billing for eligible CDBS, DVA, and OHFFSS patients.
What is Guided Biofilm Therapy?
Guided Biofilm Therapy uses EMS AIRFLOW technology to gently remove plaque and stains with a warm water-powder spray, improving gum health and preventing disease.
Do you provide teeth whitening solutions?
Yes, we offer customised Philips Zoom at-home whitening kits following a dental assessment to ensure safe and effective results tailored to your needs.
Are dental implants suitable for everyone?
Implants require sufficient bone density. We conduct 3D scans to assess suitability and offer alternatives like bridges or dentures if implants aren't viable.
Reviews (4)
Marilyn Marshall
Jan 11, 2021
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So grateful to this Dental Practice , wonderful staff and an amazing attitude. I had to ring them for help and as a new patient to them, they went out of their way to help our family through a difficult time. Even gave a follow up phone call the nest day to check on us. So many businesses could learn from this clinic. Wonderful staff and would highly recommend them !!
Belinda Ballerini
Jan 04, 2021
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Louise was fantastic, I dont normally attend the dentist on my own because I am terrified but Louise and her fantastic assistant kept reassuring me and their calm voice helped me relax. Tooth out was no problem
R. J.
Jun 12, 2020
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Best experience I have ever had at a dentist, I am terrified of them and need to be in extreme pain or build up my courage to go to one. Michael Lamantia helped me relax. I had 6 extractions and I won't lie and say it was pain free but it was as close as I have ever experienced. Thank you Michael great work see you in the future
John Beaver
Sep 02, 2017
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To Steven Enright. Thank You for your Effort,, fitting me in to remove Two badly effected teeth that had to come out. I had organised an Eye Operation the following morning, & thought I would have had to cancel the Operation but .everything settled down & I had my Operation thanks to You. Kind Regards John B Beaver. Ballina NSW
