As Wollongong locals, our mission was always clear: to bring premium specialist dental care and a first-class patient experience home to our Illawarra community.
No, you do not need a referral from your dentist to come in and see us. We’re always happy to see new patients — simply book in your consultation online or call us to speak to our friendly team.
The key difference between a general dentist and a dental specialist, like a prothodontist or endodontist, is that the specialist has undertaken additional University training and education to become specialised in a particular area of practice. In dentistry, there are thirteen different specialities, each of which has varying study requirements, ranging from three to ten years.
While a dentist is very skilled at managing certain aspects of dental care, there are some cases where it takes a specialist practitioner to effectively address and treat the issue at hand. This is because dental specialists have extensive knowledge, skills and experience in techniques and procedures for treating more complex issues of the teeth, mouth, jaw and face. They are not learning from mistakes as they work — instead, they have already read and studied the successes and failures of thousands of techniques from around the world. With this experience comes the ability to assess risks and determine what will and will not work for their patient. As a result, they are able to deliver superior outcomes that fit better, function optimally, look more natural and last longer.
At Southern Dental Specialists & Implant Centre, we have both prosthodontists and an endodontist under one roof, making it easy for you to access the specialist care you need.
There are a number of circumstances when it might be beneficial to see a dental specialist. This may include when:
Yes. When you visit Southern Dental Specialists & Implant Centre, you’ll always see your treating specialist. This means that if you’re receiving prosthodontic treatment from Dr Thangavel or Dr Rowda, your appointments will always be with them. Likewise, if you’re receiving endodontic treatment, Dr Chellappa will take care of you — each and every visit.
How do we know it’s important to you that you deal with the same specialist team from start to finish? Because it’s important to us. The way we see it is that you’ve invested in receiving treatment from a dental specialist, so you deserve to receive specialist treatment every step of the way. In fact, we believe this is the best way to ensure the best outcome is achieved in the shortest possible time.
