Business Details
19 Years
experience
Emergency
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Trusted Family Dentistry on the Sunshine Coast
Sunshine Coast Smile Centre has been delivering quality-focused dental care since 2007, operating as a family-run practice committed to restoring and maintaining oral health. Our team of experienced professionals, including three dentists with over 15 years each of clinical expertise and a dedicated oral health therapist, provides comprehensive services ranging from emergency care to cosmetic dentistry. We adhere to the highest safety standards through Australian Dental Association accreditation, ensuring compliance with national health service benchmarks.Our philosophy combines modern technologies with personalized treatment plans, offering tailored payment options and same-day appointments for urgent cases. With a focus on patient comfort and long-term oral health, we maintain a culture of excellence through ongoing professional development and community engagement.
Services
General Dentistry
Cosmetic Dentistry
Dental Implants
Emergency Dentistry
Teeth Whitening
Sports Dentistry
Wedding Dentistry
Preventive Care
Dentures
Root Canal Treatment
Details
- Year established: 2007
Highlights and features
- Family-run practice with 15+ years' experience per dentist
- Same-day emergency dental appointments available
- Australian Dental Association accredited facility
- Tailored payment plans and HICAPS direct billing
- Comprehensive in-house services from implants to orthodontics
Associations and certifications
- Australian Dental Association
What people say
Transformed confidence
Gentle approach
Professional service
Natural white result
Caring and gentle
Services
Dental Implants
Dental implants provide permanent solutions for missing teeth through titanium screw placements that integrate with jawbone. Our experienced dentists perform comprehensive assessments including bone density checks, followed by surgical implantation and crown attachment. Patients benefit from restored chewing function, improved facial structure, and natural-looking results that prevent adjacent teeth movement.
Teeth Whitening
KOR Deep Bleaching technology delivers professional teeth whitening that removes deep stains and discoloration. Custom trays and advanced bleaching agents safely lighten enamel while maintaining dental health. Treatments address age-related yellowing, coffee/wine stains, and tetracycline-induced discolouration, producing long-lasting results with minimal sensitivity.
Emergency Dentistry
Same-day emergency appointments address toothaches, broken teeth, abscesses, and dental trauma. Our team provides immediate pain relief, infection control, and restorative treatments. Available during business hours with after-hours messaging for urgent cases requiring prompt attention the following day.
Sports Dentistry
Custom-fitted mouthguards protect against sports-related dental injuries. We create personalized protection for contact sports, offering superior fit and impact resistance compared to generic alternatives. Services include emergency treatment for knocked-out or fractured teeth with reimplantation procedures when applicable.
Cosmetic Dentistry
Porcelain veneers, composite bonding, and crowns transform smiles through shape correction and colour improvement. Treatments address gaps, chips, and misalignment while maintaining natural tooth structure. Personalized consultations develop tailored smile makeovers using durable, aesthetic materials.
People
Dr Jon Kerr
Principal Dentist
With over 15 years' experience, Dr Kerr specialises in complex restorative dentistry and implantology. He maintains membership with the Australian Dental Association and regularly attends international conferences to stay at the forefront of dental advancements.
Dr James Cockerill
Dentist
Dr Cockerill brings extensive experience in general and cosmetic dentistry, focusing on minimally invasive treatments. He prioritises patient education and preventive care to maintain long-term oral health through conservative approaches.
Dr Ned Restom
Principal Dentist
As a principal dentist, Dr Restom specialises in smile transformations and complex dental reconstructions. He combines artistic skill with technical expertise to deliver functional and aesthetically pleasing outcomes for patients seeking comprehensive smile makeovers.
Aveen
Practice Development Manager
Aveen oversees patient experience and service quality improvements, implementing systems that enhance clinical efficiency while maintaining the practice's family-focused values through continuous staff training programs.
Jess
Practice Manager
As front-of-house manager, Jess coordinates appointments and treatment planning, ensuring seamless patient journeys from initial consultation through to post-treatment follow-up with particular attention to emergency case management.
Questions
Do you offer same-day emergency dental appointments?
Yes, we guarantee same-day appointments for dental emergencies during business hours with after-hours messaging available for urgent cases.
What payment options are available?
We accept all major credit cards, offer HICAPS direct billing, and provide tailored payment plans for extensive treatments.
Are dental implants suitable for everyone?
Most healthy adults are candidates, though bone density and medical history determine suitability following comprehensive assessment.
How does teeth whitening work?
KOR Deep Bleaching uses custom trays and advanced formulas to remove deep stains, producing long-lasting results with minimal sensitivity.
Do you treat nervous patients?
Yes, we offer sedation options and gentle care approaches to help anxious patients receive necessary treatments comfortably.
What sports dentistry services do you provide?
We create custom mouthguards for injury prevention and treat sports-related dental trauma including tooth reimplantation procedures.
Reviews (5)
Elizabeth Blomkamp
Jan 21, 2022
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I have been a regular patient with Sunshine Coast Smile Centre since 2009. I have always found the whole team extremely professional, highly skilled and genuinely caring. I highly recommend John and his team for the best dental care !
Candice Reilly
Sep 08, 2021
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This has been our family dentist since 2008 and the team have always been so amazing, caring, friendly and knowledgeable. From Jess on Reception, to Dr John Kerr and possibly the best dental Hygienist I have ever seen in my life, George. This dentist certainly goes above and beyond for their clients.
Nikki Billsborough
Jun 11, 2021
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Dr Annie is always so thorough and genuinely cares about your dental needs. Wouldnt see anyone else!
Bec Tindall
May 09, 2021
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Very affordable, family friendly dentist The Sunshine Coast Smile Centre staff go out of their way to make you feel comfortable upon arrival and do not push you into expensive unnecessary dentistry, which makes every visit pleasant I would highly recommend to anyone looking for a regular dentist on the Sunny Coast
James Sayer
Apr 12, 2021
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Had heaps of treatments here. Theyve always done good job. Had really good results from the whitening, and all their work on fillings, crowns etc has always held up nicely.
