Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Emergency
services
Your Trusted Dental Care Partner in Blacktown
Blacktown Family Dental has been serving Sydney's west since 1963, combining decades of clinical expertise with modern facilities and cutting-edge technology. Our practice is built on a philosophy of conservative, long-lasting dental care, treating every patient with the same compassion we would extend to our own family. Our team of highly qualified dentists and support staff are selected for their technical skill, dedication, and caring nature, with specialists in implants, cosmetic dentistry, root canal therapy, and paediatric care. We foster collaborative case reviews among clinicians to ensure optimal treatment outcomes, maintaining strong, long-standing relationships with patients through transparent, ethical care.With over 60 years of combined experience, we deliver comprehensive dental solutions while prioritizing preventive care to maintain oral health. Our state-of-the-art equipment and facilities create a welcoming environment where patients receive personalized attention, and our emergency services ensure timely care for urgent dental needs. We serve communities across Western Sydney, emphasizing patient education and modern techniques to make dental visits comfortable and stress-free.
Services
Crowns and bridges
Children's dentistry
Dental emergencies
Dental fillings
Dentures
Veneers
Extractions
Teeth Whitening
Wisdom teeth
Gum diseases
Details
- Year established: 1963
Highlights and features
- We have over 60 years of combined experience in general and specialist dentistry.
- Our team includes dentists with advanced training in cosmetic and implant dentistry.
- We use state-of-the-art equipment for accurate diagnosis and effective treatment.
- We offer emergency dental services for urgent care needs.
- Our patient-centred approach prioritizes conservative, long-lasting treatment solutions.
What people say
Friendly staff
Modern equipment
Effective emergency treatment
Gentle with children
Professional dentists
Services
Crowns and bridges
Crowns and bridges restore damaged or missing teeth using fixed prosthetic devices. Crowns cap weakened teeth, while bridges replace missing teeth by anchoring to adjacent natural teeth or implants. Our dentists use durable materials to ensure natural appearance and functionality, with procedures completed over two visits for precise fitting and long-term comfort.
Children's dentistry
Specialized dental care for children focuses on preventive treatments and early intervention. Our team creates positive experiences through gentle techniques, fluoride applications, and education on oral hygiene. We address common issues like bottle mouth and monitor tooth development to prevent future complications, ensuring lifelong dental health.
Dental emergencies
Emergency dental services treat sudden pain, broken teeth, or infections. We prioritize immediate relief through procedures like abscess drainage, tooth reimplantation, or pain management. Our practice reserves time slots for emergencies, ensuring prompt care to prevent further damage and costly treatments.
Teeth Whitening
Professional teeth whitening removes stains and discoloration using hydrogen peroxide-based gels. In-office treatments with laser activation provide rapid results, while take-home kits offer gradual whitening. We assess suitability for vital or non-vital whitening to address internal or surface stains, restoring natural brightness safely.
Wisdom teeth
Wisdom teeth removal addresses impacted or misaligned molars causing pain, infection, or damage. Using local anaesthesia, we extract problematic teeth in sections to minimize discomfort. Post-operative care includes pain management and healing guidance, ensuring smooth recovery and preventing complications like dry socket.
People
Dr Ian Charles
Practice Owner
Dr Charles has practiced dentistry for nearly three decades, graduating with first-class honours from Sydney University. He specializes in cosmetic and implant dentistry, with extensive experience in restorative procedures. He has taught undergraduate dentists and prioritizes conservative treatment approaches.
Dr Kate Drakos
Dentist
Dr Drakos graduated with Honours from Sydney University in 1989. She focuses on general dentistry and maintains ongoing education through courses and conferences. She values long-term patient relationships and has worked at Blacktown Family Dental since 1992.
Dr John Wilson
Former Partner
Dr Wilson graduated from Sydney University in 1967 and served in the Royal Australian Air Force. He joined Blacktown Family Dental in 1985, contributing to its growth until retiring after decades of service to Western Sydney communities.
Questions
What should I do if I have a dental emergency?
Contact us immediately for urgent care. We reserve time slots for emergencies to provide prompt treatment for pain, broken teeth, or infections.
How often should I visit the dentist?
We recommend check-ups every six to twelve months for preventive care, ensuring early detection of issues and maintaining optimal oral health.
What services do you offer for children?
Our paediatric dentistry includes preventive care, fluoride treatments, and education on oral hygiene, with techniques designed to make visits comfortable for children.
Do you provide teeth whitening treatments?
Yes, we offer in-office laser whitening and take-home kits to address surface or internal tooth stains under professional supervision.
Are wisdom teeth extractions painful?
We use local anaesthesia and gentle techniques to minimize discomfort during extractions, with post-operative care instructions to ensure smooth recovery.
What payment methods do you accept?
Please contact our practice directly for payment method details, as this information wasn't specified in the provided text.
