Business Details
18 Years
experience
Emergency
services
Specialist Dental Surgery in Townsville
Established in March 2008, NQ Surgical Dentistry specialises in periodontics, oral surgery, and implant dentistry. Our team of dental specialists, including periodontists, oral surgeons, and general dentists, delivers advanced treatments under intravenous sedation for anxious patients. We utilise cutting-edge technology such as Cone Beam CT imaging and diode lasers to ensure precise diagnostics and minimally invasive procedures. With over two decades of combined experience, our practitioners prioritise patient education through 63 customised dental health leaflets, ensuring informed decision-making.Our practice maintains rigorous professional development standards, with team members regularly attending advanced training courses. We offer comprehensive care for dental trauma, bone grafting, and implant-retained dentures, supported by a dedicated hygienist with specialist experience in periodontal maintenance. Our facility is designed to provide a calming environment, complemented by a registered nurse for sedation procedures.
Services
Dental Implants
Wisdom Teeth Removal
Gum Disease Treatment
Oral Surgery
Intravenous Sedation
Details
- Year established: 2008
Highlights and features
- We offer intravenous sedation for anxious patients under specialist supervision
- Our team includes dental specialists with over 20 years' experience in implantology
- We provide 63 customised patient education leaflets for informed decision-making
- Our practice utilises Cone Beam CT technology for precise 3D diagnostics
- We maintain strict continuing education standards with regular team training
What people say
Expert care for anxious patients
Professional and caring team
Effective IV sedation available
Thorough patient education
Successful implant outcomes
Services
Dental Implants
Dental implants use titanium screws surgically placed in the jawbone to support crowns, bridges, or dentures. This solution replaces single or multiple missing teeth, offering improved oral function and aesthetics. Our specialists provide comprehensive implant planning using 3D imaging technology for precise placement.
Wisdom Teeth Removal
Surgical removal of impacted third molars is performed under local anaesthesia, IV sedation, or general anaesthesia. Our specialists manage complex cases with minimal post-operative discomfort using advanced surgical techniques. Emergency extraction services are available for symptomatic wisdom teeth.
Gum Disease Treatment
Specialist treatment for gingivitis and periodontitis includes non-surgical scaling, root planing, and surgical interventions. Our hygienist provides ongoing maintenance therapy for patients with aggressive gum disease. We offer tailored home care instruction to prevent disease progression.
Intravenous Sedation
IV sedation is available for anxious patients undergoing surgical or restorative procedures. Administered by qualified specialists with a registered anaesthetic nurse, this service ensures comfortable treatment experiences with no procedural memory. Pre- and post-operative care protocols are strictly followed.
Bone Grafting
Bone augmentation procedures use autogenous, allogenic, or synthetic materials to restore jawbone volume. This enables successful dental implant placement in compromised sites. Our specialists employ guided bone regeneration techniques to optimise long-term implant stability and aesthetics.
People
Dr Mohammed Shorab
Periodontist
Specialist in gum disease treatment and dental implants with advanced training in periodontal surgery. Dr Shorab manages complex cases of periodontitis and provides surgical solutions for dental implant placement.
Dr Rob Saltmiras
Oral Surgeon
Experienced in oral surgery and implant dentistry with over 20 years' specialist training. Dr Saltmiras performs complex extractions, dental trauma management, and IV sedation procedures with a registered nurse.
Dr Luke Pitty
Oral Surgeon
Dental specialist in oral surgery and implantology with qualifications in surgical dentistry. Dr Pitty performs complex extractions, wisdom teeth removal, and implant procedures under local or general anaesthesia.
Dr Eleri Hunter
General Dentist
General dentist with special interest in oral surgery and implant dentistry. Provides comprehensive dental care with expertise in managing anxious patients through sedation techniques.
Sharon Everett
Dental Hygienist
Senior hygienist with over 20 years' experience in periodontal therapy and implant maintenance. Specialises in treating patients with aggressive gum disease and complex medical histories.
Questions
What specialist dental services do you offer?
We specialise in periodontics, oral surgery, and dental implants with IV sedation options for anxious patients.
Do you treat dental emergencies?
Yes, we manage dental trauma and urgent extractions during practice hours.
What sedation options are available?
Intravenous sedation is provided by qualified specialists with anaesthetic nurse support.
How do you support anxious patients?
We offer IV sedation, gentle techniques, and comprehensive pre-treatment consultations to address dental fears.
What implant treatment options exist?
Single and multiple tooth replacement using titanium implants, including implant-retained dentures.
How do you educate patients about treatment?
We provide 63 customised dental health leaflets explaining procedures and home care requirements.
Reviews (5)
Gail Denyer
Jul 28, 2021
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I needed an urgent fix for my front tooth after my implant became loose. There was a lot of work required as there was little bone to implant a new one. Colin and his team were wonderful in managing this process and the detail and care they took showed how professional they were. I'm so glad that I chose them to do this work especially as it was a front tooth. Would highly recommend them to sort.out any problems.
Lee Develyn
Oct 30, 2020
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Thankyou to Sharon and Kylie for your superb treatment and care today. You both made me comfortable and relaxed prior to treatment and I am so happy that you took the time to address my teeth sensitivity, making this experience one that I will not fear with future visits. For that, I am truly grateful. Your knowledge with dental hygiene was clearly abundant and what you taught and educated me with today, will see me start better toothbrushing methods - Thankyou.
Robert Saltmiras
May 30, 2020
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As a local dentist I have been referring patients to Colin for many years for surgical procedures and gum therapy. Colin has always displayed an unsurpassed level of professionalism and clinical care I even let Colin treat me! I would highly recommend Colin and his team as go to professionals when it comes to advanced surgical and periodontal care.
Michael Staatz
Nov 09, 2019
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Very unprofessional. Dr Priestland doesn't know or refuses to disclose his own fees. Doesn't know the item number for procedures. When asked about upcoming costs gives excuses like "well I can't tell you that because depends on your health fund". He deligates all his cleaning procedures to a hygeniest, but still charges specialist rates. Reception is disorganised, makes promised to send out information, but it never arrives. Moving forward Dr Priestland struggles to give a clear explanation of any other option than the option he wants to do and at times can seem politician like often avoiding answering
William Hunter
Jan 12, 2019
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A Huge thank you to Dr Priestland and all staff at NQ Surgical Dentistry. I am always made to feel comfortable and at ease. Staff are very friendly, Dr Priestland is amazing and I really appreciate his knowledge and helpful advise.
