Business Details
Your Trusted Family Dentist in Maroochydore & Murgon
At The Country Dentist, we prioritise your oral health as a cornerstone of overall wellbeing. Our practice combines modern techniques with gentle, personalised care, serving regional communities with the same quality standards as metropolitan areas. With decades of collective experience, our team delivers preventive, restorative, and cosmetic dental solutions tailored to individual needs. We focus on clear communication, pain-free treatments, and community-centric values, ensuring accessible care through flexible hours and payment plans. Our commitment to ongoing professional development guarantees patients receive up-to-date, effective treatments in a relaxed environment. 
Services
Teeth Whitening
Dentures
Crowns & Bridges
Dental Implants
Child Dental Care
Pain-Free Dentistry
Check-Ups
Sedation Options
Highlights and features
- We offer personalised treatment plans tailored to individual health needs.
- Our team has over 25 years of combined experience in public and private dentistry.
- We provide late-night and weekend appointments for busy schedules.
- Our preventive care approach reduces long-term oral health risks.
- We use advanced techniques like Smartbleach whitening and implant dentistry.
What people say
Friendly staff
Professional care
Comfortable environment
Successful smile transformations
Effective pain-free treatments
Services
Teeth Whitening
Our professional teeth whitening services remove stains caused by diet, lifestyle, and aging. Using Smartbleach laser technology and custom home kits, we deliver safe, lasting results. Treatments are tailored to individual sensitivity levels, with options for immediate in-chair whitening or gradual home-based improvement. All procedures include pre-treatment assessments to ensure suitability.
Dentures
We create custom-fitted dentures that restore function and confidence for missing teeth. Options include partial and full dentures with metal or acrylic bases, plus implant-supported solutions. Our team ensures optimal comfort through precise fitting and follow-up adjustments. Patients receive care instructions to maintain oral health and prolong denture lifespan.
Crowns & Bridges
Durable ceramic crowns protect damaged teeth while matching natural aesthetics. Bridges replace missing teeth using adjacent crowns for support. We use high-quality materials to ensure strength and longevity, with treatment plans addressing both functional restoration and cosmetic improvement for patients' smiles.
Dental Implants
Implant dentistry offers permanent solutions for missing teeth, featuring titanium anchors that integrate with jawbone. We provide single-tooth replacements, multiple tooth bridges, and full-arch solutions. Implants preserve bone structure and provide stable support for crowns or dentures, with assessments determining patient suitability.
Child Dental Care
Specialised care for children under the Child Dental Benefit Scheme, covering check-ups, cleaning, and restorative treatments. Our approach focuses on creating positive experiences through gentle techniques. We educate families on preventive care to establish lifelong oral health habits and address common issues like decay and thumb-sucking.
People
Dr Stella Miller
Principal Dentist
Graduated from University of Adelaide (1991) with Austen Beasley Prize. Served in Royal Australian Air Force, ran NSW private practice, and completed implant training at University of Sydney. Committed to regional community care since 2005.
Dr John Morgan
Senior Dentist
Experienced practitioner specialising in complex restorative treatments. Brings expertise in dental implants and cosmetic dentistry to our Maroochydore team, ensuring patients receive comprehensive care solutions tailored to their needs.
Dr Bhavya Avula
Dentist
General dentist providing preventive and restorative care with emphasis on patient comfort. Skilled in treating anxious patients and delivering smile transformations through conservative treatment approaches.
Dr Zhi Tan
Dentist
Focuses on holistic dental care integrating oral health with overall wellbeing. Experienced in smile makeovers and minimally invasive treatments, prioritising long-term oral health outcomes for patients.
Dr Lewis Yan Fang
Dentist
Provides comprehensive dental solutions with particular interest in preventive care and occlusal management. Committed to patient education and creating individualised treatment plans that address both immediate and future dental needs.
Questions
What dental services are covered under the Child Dental Benefit Scheme?
The CDBS covers check-ups, cleaning, x-rays, fillings, and extractions for children aged 2-17. Up to $1,052 in benefits are available every two years, with bulk billing options.
Do you offer emergency dental appointments?
While we don't list emergency services explicitly, we prioritise urgent cases during regular hours. Contact us directly for same-day availability for dental emergencies.
What payment options are available?
We offer payment plans, gap-free treatments under CDBS, and private health fund rebates. Discuss your financial options with our team during your initial consultation.
Are teeth whitening treatments safe?
Professional dental supervision ensures safe whitening. We conduct suitability assessments before treatment and use proven methods like Smartbleach technology to protect enamel while achieving visible results.
How often should I visit the dentist?
Adults should visit annually, while children benefit from six-monthly check-ups. Regular visits help prevent issues and maintain optimal oral health through early intervention.
