Business Details
16 Years
experience
Your Sunshine Coast Family Dentists
Established in 2010 by husband-and-wife team Ashley and Sara Dent, Adentica Family Dentists is a family-owned practice serving the Sunshine Coast community. Our four-dentist team combines advanced technology with personalized care to deliver comprehensive dental solutions, including preventative care, cosmetic procedures, and implant dentistry. With over a decade of experience and a commitment to QIP-accredited standards, we prioritize patient education, comfort, and long-term oral health. Our practice utilizes intra-oral cameras, laser technology, and dual-screen consultations to enhance treatment transparency. We specialize in family dental care, treating patients from toddlers to seniors, while maintaining strict privacy and safety protocols.Our personalized treatment plans ensure quality results within individual budgets, supported by a dedicated team of over 10 staff members. We emphasize preventive care through dietary advice, hygiene instruction, and regular check-ups to minimize invasive treatments. Our Australian-made prosthetics meet strict quality guidelines, and we offer bulk billing for eligible children under the Medicare Child Dental Benefits Scheme. We maintain transparent communication about treatment options and welcome patient feedback to continually improve our services.
Services
Preventative Dentistry
Children's Dentistry
Dental Crowns
Teeth Whitening
Dental Implants
Laser Dentistry
Dental Anxiety Treatment
Details
- Year established: 2010
Highlights and features
- Family-owned practice serving generations with personalized dental care
- QIP-accredited facility maintaining highest safety and quality standards
- Investment in modern dental technology for accurate diagnosis and comfort
- Experienced team including surgical-trained dentists and practice manager
- Specialized children's dentistry with Medicare bulk billing available
Associations and certifications
- QIP (Quality Innovation Performance) Program
Services
Preventative Dentistry
Our preventative dentistry focuses on maintaining optimal oral health through regular check-ups and professional cleanings. We assess medical history, dietary impacts, and brushing techniques while using X-rays and intra-oral cameras for accurate diagnosis. This proactive approach helps patients maintain their natural teeth longer through personalized hygiene education and early intervention strategies.
Children's Dentistry
Specialized dental care for young patients starting from age 2, combining fun visits with essential oral health education. Our team monitors tooth development, provides trauma advice, and offers Medicare Child Dental Benefits Scheme coverage. We use interactive techniques to teach proper brushing habits and make dental visits positive experiences for children.
Dental Implants
Permanent tooth replacement solutions using titanium-rooted implants with ceramic crowns. We conduct comprehensive assessments to determine suitability and discuss surgical risks. Our implants provide durable, natural-looking replacements that function like original teeth, with proper care lasting decades while maintaining facial structure integrity.
Teeth Whitening
Professional teeth whitening treatments tailored to individual dental conditions. We perform thorough examinations to identify discoloration causes before recommending at-home tray systems with controlled peroxide concentrations. This method ensures safe, long-lasting results while monitoring sensitivity issues and maintaining existing dental work integrity.
Crowns and Veneers
Custom-made porcelain restorations for damaged or discolored teeth. Crowns strengthen weakened teeth while veneers improve cosmetic appearance. All prosthetics are crafted in Australian laboratories using high-quality materials that match natural tooth aesthetics and withstand daily wear through proper maintenance and regular dental check-ups.
People
Dr Ashley Dent
Founder
Established Adentica in 2010 as a single dentist practice that has grown to a four-dentist team serving over 10,000 patients annually while maintaining personalized care standards.
Dr Andrew Dunn
Dentist
UK-trained dentist with surgical experience in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, bringing specialized expertise in complex dental procedures and patient care management.
Dr Kim Johnson
Dentist
Queensland graduate with particular interest in family dentistry, combining technical expertise with compassionate care for patients across all life stages.
Dr Joshua Granatelli
Dentist
Preventative care specialist focused on creating relaxed dental experiences, emphasizing long-term oral health maintenance through education and gentle treatment approaches.
Sara Dent
Practice Manager
Health administration expert with postgraduate management qualifications, overseeing practice operations and maintaining QIP accreditation standards for quality patient care.
Questions
What dental services do you offer for children?
We provide pediatric dental care starting from age 2, including check-ups, hygiene education, trauma advice, and Medicare Child Dental Benefits Scheme coverage.
Do you offer emergency dental care?
While we don't list specific emergency services, we recommend contacting us for urgent dental issues during our regular business hours Monday-Friday.
What payment methods do you accept?
We require payment at treatment completion but don't specify particular payment methods in our information materials.
Are your dentists qualified to perform implants?
Our dentists conduct comprehensive assessments for implants, though we refer surgical placements to specialists while managing restorative aspects.
How do you handle dental anxiety?
We allocate additional time for anxious patients and create comfortable environments, with dentists trained in compassionate care approaches.
What technology do you use?
We utilize intra-oral cameras, dual-screen consultations, and laser technology to enhance diagnosis accuracy and treatment comfort.
