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16 Years
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Emergency
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Trusted Paediatric Dentists in Bondi Junction
At Dental Paediatrix, we specialise in creating positive dental experiences for children up to 18 years old. Established in 2010, our Bondi Junction practice combines over a decade of expertise with a child-friendly environment designed to alleviate anxiety for both children and parents. Our team of highly trained specialists focuses on preventive care, emergency treatment, and managing children with additional needs or dental anxiety.We utilise hospital-grade sedation options when necessary and prioritise education on oral hygiene and dietary habits. With a legacy of excellence from our founding specialists, we continue to serve families across Sydney's Eastern Suburbs through compassionate, evidence-based care tailored to each child's unique requirements.
Services
Emergency Appointments
Check-up and Prevention
Treatment with Happy Gas
Dental Trauma
Children with Additional Needs
Dental Extractions
Restorative Treatment
Details
- Year established: 2010
Highlights and features
- We have over 10 years of experience treating children in the Bondi community
- Our specialists are trained in managing children with additional needs and anxiety
- We offer hospital-based treatment options for complex cases
- Our cavity prevention program includes dietary advice and oral hygiene education
- Emergency appointments are available for urgent dental trauma cases
Services
Emergency Appointments
We provide same-day treatment for dental injuries and trauma. Our specialists promptly address mouth injuries from accidents, including tooth stabilisation and repositioning. Emergency care is available for children experiencing severe dental pain or injuries requiring immediate attention.
Check-up and Prevention
Regular examinations and cleanings help prevent dental issues. Our oral health therapist assesses teeth and gums for cavities, provides thorough cleaning, and offers dietary advice. Preventative treatments include fluoride applications and fissure sealants to protect developing teeth.
Treatment with Happy Gas
Nitrous oxide sedation helps anxious children relax during dental procedures. This safe, reversible option reduces nervousness while maintaining patient cooperation. It's particularly effective for children requiring minor treatments or those with mild dental anxiety.
Children with Additional Needs
We treat children with developmental delays, behavioural disorders, and physical disabilities. Our specialists have advanced training in managing complex cases, including providing treatment under general anaesthesia when required. Individualised approaches ensure comfortable care for every child.
Dental Trauma
Emergency treatment for mouth injuries includes repairing fractured teeth and repositioning dislodged teeth. Our team manages traumatic dental injuries with child-friendly techniques. We provide follow-up care to monitor healing and prevent complications from dental trauma.
People
Dr Anna Sanares-Brissett
Paediatric Dentist
Dr Anna Sanares-Brissett specialises in treating anxious children and those with special needs. She holds advanced qualifications from the University of Hong Kong and serves as a clinical lecturer at the University of Sydney. Her expertise includes managing dental trauma and providing care for children with complex medical conditions.
Dr Jad Clarke
Paediatric Dentist
Dr Jad Clarke has over 10 years' experience in paediatric dentistry. He completed specialist training at Westmead Centre for Oral Health and serves as a clinical lecturer at multiple universities. His focus areas include dental trauma management and integrating dental care with broader healthcare for children with additional needs.
Dr Ashleigh Raikuna
Paediatric Dentist
Dr Ashleigh Raikuna specialises in treating children with complex medical backgrounds and dental trauma. She completed specialist training at Westmead Centre for Oral Health and has published research on dental management of children with inherited bleeding disorders. Her practice covers the full scope of paediatric dentistry.
Thao Nguyen
Oral Health Therapist
Thao Nguyen provides preventative dental care and oral health education. She graduated from the University of Sydney with a Bachelor of Oral Health and has experience delivering dental services to rural communities. Her approach focuses on making dental visits educational and enjoyable for young patients.
Rhonda Cirignano
Practice Manager
Rhonda Cirignano manages practice operations with over 20 years' dental industry experience. She specialises in paediatric dental care coordination and focuses on creating welcoming experiences for families. Her background includes roles in general dentistry and endodontics.
Questions
Do you offer emergency dental appointments?
Yes, we provide same-day emergency appointments for dental trauma or urgent dental issues affecting children.
Can you treat children with special needs?
Yes, our specialists have advanced training in treating children with developmental delays, behavioural disorders, and physical disabilities.
What happens during a first visit?
The initial 30-minute visit includes a clinic introduction, dental examination, and tailored oral hygiene advice. We discuss any required treatment plans with parents.
Do you use sedation for anxious children?
Yes, we offer nitrous oxide sedation (happy gas) to help anxious children relax during dental procedures.
How do you handle dental trauma cases?
We provide immediate treatment for mouth injuries, including tooth stabilisation, repositioning, and follow-up care to monitor healing.
What preventive care services do you offer?
Our preventive services include check-ups, cleanings, fluoride applications, fissure sealants, and dietary advice to prevent tooth decay.
Reviews (4)
Jenefe Espinosa
Sep 15, 2021
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Our dentist referred us to Dr Jad because of my daughter dental issue and 2 teeth's on the lower jaw needs to be pulled, One is on the left and one on the right. She needs a spacer as well so the tooth can grow where meant to be and he managed all of that without any tears, he uses a local anesthetic and laughing gas. He's a very skilled, professional and excellent paediatric doctor. Well-spoken and skilled when comes to kids. We have had an excellent experience and I would recommend him to anyone.
Monique I.
Apr 19, 2021
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Excellent experience. Dr Jad managed to pull our 5yr old's tooth with a local anaesthetic and laughing gas masterfully and not a single tear shed (onneither side). We weren't keen to have this done under full anaesthesia in a hospital so it was great to have that option. He is very skilled and soft spoken with kids and I would highly recommend this clinic.
Claire
Jan 27, 2019
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The best dentist Ive ever encounterd. We were referred to Dr. Clark because my six year old has complex dental issues and ended up needing an extraction. He did it in the chair and she had no idea shed even had a tooth pulled until after the procedure was over. He was so skilful, and a natural with kids. I could not recommend more.
Samantha Stromeier
Nov 08, 2018
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Hello I'm Aimee Stromeier from Newcastle NSW , Both myself and my sister Samantha have both had the wonderful pleasure of being paediatric dental patients of Professor Richard Widmer through the Paediatric Dental Department of The Children's Hospital @ Westmead from 1995 - 2009 when we got to old and had to Transition to a Paediatric / Special Needs Dentist in Newcastle NSW, I have to amit we absolutely hate going near dentists but we so very much loved coming down to visit Prof Widmer , it was always funny seeing him in 2 different colour shoes each time a bit confusing to people who had never
