Business Details
7 Years
experience
Emergency
services
Your Trusted Paediatric Dental Care Partner
Established by specialist paediatric dentists Tim and Sarah, the Childrens Dental Centre (CDC) delivers expert dental care for children from infancy to adolescence. Our team combines extensive experience in regional and metropolitan healthcare with a commitment to making dental visits stress-free and child-friendly. With clinics in Sunshine Coast, Brisbane, and Hervey Bay, we offer comprehensive services including dental trauma management, special needs care, and general anaesthesia. Our specialists hold advanced university qualifications and memberships in leading dental associations, ensuring the highest standards of care. We prioritise individualised treatment plans tailored to each child's growth and development.Our facilities feature playful environments with TVs, toys, and reward systems to create positive dental experiences. While we specialise in complex cases, we also focus on preventive care to build lifelong oral health habits. Our team maintains strong ties with regional communities, ensuring accessible specialist care without requiring travel to capital cities. We accept major health funds and provide transparent fee structures while maintaining partnerships with Medicare and private insurers. Through continuous professional development and humanitarian engagement, we uphold our mission to redefine paediatric dental care across Queensland.
Services
Kids Dental Examinations
Growth & Development
Dental Trauma
Special Needs Dentistry
General Anaesthesia
Nerve Treatment
Infant Oral Health
Restorative Treatment
Dental Surgery
Details
- Year established: 2019
Highlights and features
- We have specialists with advanced university training in paediatric dentistry
- Our clinics feature child-friendly environments with play-based desensitisation tools
- We provide treatment under general anaesthesia for complex cases
- Our team has 8+ years' experience in hospital dental trauma management
- We offer extended consultations to address individual patient needs
Services
Kids Dental Examinations
Our specialist paediatric dentists conduct comprehensive dental examinations for children using age-appropriate techniques. We employ mirrors, air drying, and radiographs to assess oral health while ensuring patient comfort. Early detection of developmental issues allows timely intervention to prevent future complications. The first visit includes detailed parental consultation to establish effective home care routines.
Dental Trauma
With over eight years' experience in tertiary hospital settings, our team manages acute dental injuries in children. We provide immediate assessment and treatment for fractured, displaced, or avulsed teeth. Our specialists use child-specific protocols to restore dental function while minimising psychological impact. Emergency cases receive priority scheduling through our dedicated trauma response system.
Special Needs Dentistry
Our dentists have advanced training in treating children with developmental disorders and medical complexities. We implement individualised desensitisation programs and sensory-friendly environments to accommodate autism spectrum disorders and other special needs. Treatment plans consider each patient's unique physical and cognitive requirements, with extended appointment times ensuring stress-free care delivery.
General Anaesthesia
For patients unable to tolerate conventional treatment, we offer dental procedures under general anaesthesia. This service enables comprehensive care in a single visit while eliminating procedural anxiety. Our specialists coordinate with accredited anaesthetists to ensure safe, controlled treatment environments for children requiring complex or multiple interventions.
Infant Oral Health
We provide early intervention for infants from first tooth eruption or before 12 months of age. Our examinations identify risk factors for early childhood caries and developmental anomalies. Parent education focuses on feeding practices, oral hygiene, and injury prevention to establish lifelong dental health foundations during critical developmental stages.
People
Dr Sarah DuMaurier Pelletier
Specialist Paediatric Dentist
Dr Sarah is a specialist paediatric dentist from Montreal, Canada, with extensive experience in treating children with special needs and dental trauma. She completed specialist training at the University of Montreal and senior registrar training at the Royal Children's Hospital, Melbourne. A Fellow of the Royal College of Dentists of Canada, she brings international expertise in paediatric dental care.
Dr Tim Keys
Specialist Paediatric Dentist
Dr Tim is a specialist paediatric dentist trained at the University of Melbourne, with experience in treating children with developmental anomalies and dental trauma. A former Royal Australian Air Force dental officer, he has specialist membership in multiple international dental associations and serves as an Associate Lecturer at the University of Queensland.
Dr Jacqui Fechney
Specialist Paediatric Dentist
Dr Jacqui graduated with Distinction from the University of Otago, New Zealand, and completed specialist training at the University of Sydney. She has worked in public and private paediatric dentistry across Australia, with a focus on dental anomalies and restorative care. She holds memberships in leading international dental associations.
Dr Caitlin Hurley
Specialist Paediatric Dentist
Dr Caitlin is a dual-qualified speech pathologist and paediatric dentist with specialist training from the University of Western Australia. She has a special interest in treating children with communication disorders and completed a Diploma of Clinical Hypnosis to enhance patient care. Her expertise includes managing dental anxiety and ASD patients.
Dr Erica Ryan
General Dentist
Dr Erica is a registered general dentist with specialist training in paediatric dentistry. A University of Queensland graduate, she works closely with our specialists to provide comprehensive care for children. Her clinical focus includes preventive dentistry and managing young patients with complex dental needs.
Questions
What age should my child first visit the dentist?
We recommend the first dental visit when the first baby tooth appears or before 12 months of age to establish preventive care routines.
Do you treat children with special needs?
Yes, our specialists have advanced training in treating children with developmental disorders and medical complexities using adaptive care techniques.
Can you handle dental emergencies?
Yes, we provide urgent care for dental trauma with priority scheduling for emergency cases.
What payment options are available?
We accept all major health funds through Hicaps terminals and process Medicare Child Dental Benefit Scheme claims.
Do you offer sedation options?
Yes, we provide treatment under general anaesthesia for patients requiring complex care or unable to tolerate conventional treatment.
What areas do you service?
We serve Sunshine Coast, Brisbane, Hervey Bay, and regional areas from Gladstone to Kingaroy.
Reviews (7)
Kel Bel
Jan 09, 2022
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Highly recommend!! My daughter saw Tim today and walked out saying "He is the best dentist ever...Mum, I asked him his name so I could remember him next time I see him!" She genuinely wanted to see him again. She is generally anxious with dentists but Tim explained everything to her before doing anything and she had a great experience! All the staff were lovely and made her feel very comfortable. Highly recommend to anyone! Amazing work guys!!
Health Kultcha
Sep 08, 2021
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Dr Leanne Paterson was absolutely amazing with our 7 year old daughter. She and the other staff really go above and beyond to make it an enjoyable, even magical experience for the kids. Highly recommended. Thanks so much!
Mansi Malhotra
Feb 07, 2021
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The team was able to accomodate us on a short notice and book in for a dental surgery. We dealt with both Dr Tim and Sarah. Both were fantastic, patient and pleasant. They took the time to explain all our options and procedure. The dental surgery wenr without a hitch, our daughter complained of almost no discomfort post op. Very happy with our experience and will continue to make the long journey from brissy to see Dr Tim and the team. The support team is very friendly, professional and helpful and were a pleasure to deal with. Definitely recommend the clinic for little people.
Belinda Anderson
Oct 02, 2020
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We are amazed at the care we have received for our daughter Tully at Children's Dental Centre. We were always made to feel like a priority and were so very comfortable in a stressful, scary time!! Dr Tim and the lovely ladies at reception were always so friendly, caring and professional to the entire family. We can't thank you enough for the incredible job you have done with Tully's operation in hospital and fitting her tooth/ plate. It looks amazing. Kind regards Belinda and Grant Anderson
Robin Stabler
Jul 19, 2020
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Children's Dental Centre has completely transformed our experience of going to the dentist! Our little girl used to be terrified, with tears and crying and refusing to open her mouth, but since we have switched to Children's Dental she feels safe and listen too and now LOVES going to the dentist. She's even writing all her appointments on her calender and counting down the days till she can visit Dr Tim again! Now that we've been here I would never take my kids anywhere else. They are so helpful and understanding, always have time to answer questions and make sure everyone understands and is happy
Dream S. M. P.
Jul 04, 2020
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Cant recommend Dr Tim and the girls enough! From the minute you walk in and are greeted by Rani, you know you are in good hands. Tim is fabulous and my son loves going there! They are all so helpful, professional, honest and caring.I trust childrens dental centre with my children, knowing they are in great hands! I cant rate them highly enough! Keep up the good work guys, youre all amazing!
Ami Al Zein
Jun 15, 2020
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We recently had Dr Tim Keys and his team at Children's Dental Centre operate on our 2 year old son to fix damage to his 4 front teeth.
Honestly we couldn't recommend them highly enough - 5 stars seems insufficient for the level of care provided by Tim, his assistants and reception staff. They are ALL amazing with children, the facilities in the consultation rooms are AAA+++ and their attention to detail is next level. Thank you to EVERYONE at Children's Dental Centre, we are absolutely thrilled with the results.
Jarrod, Ami & of course Mateo.
Honestly we couldn't recommend them highly enough - 5 stars seems insufficient for the level of care provided by Tim, his assistants and reception staff. They are ALL amazing with children, the facilities in the consultation rooms are AAA+++ and their attention to detail is next level. Thank you to EVERYONE at Children's Dental Centre, we are absolutely thrilled with the results.
Jarrod, Ami & of course Mateo.
