Best dentists in Sutherland Shire
Last updatedWinning Dental leads this list of dentists in the Sutherland Shire, because it covers the widest range of care, opens on Saturdays and lists after-hours calls. The practices differ most on opening times, on whether they see children or nervous patients, and on the suburb they are in. Pick by the treatment you need first, then match the opening hours and the suburb to your week.
Quick picks in Sutherland Shire
- Emergency toothache or a broken tooth: Winning Dental, which lists after-hours calls and says it aims to see emergencies the same day.
- Families who need early or late visits: Slowgrove Dental in Miranda, which keeps weekday hours from 8am to 7pm and sees children.
- Nervous patients: Gymea Dental, where some patients say the dentist is calming and the care is gentle.
- Unhurried consults: Dental Wellbeing in Caringbah, where patients say the dentist takes time and talks through options.
- Gum surgery and surgical implants: Dr.Michael J Bannon, a periodontist in Miranda who also places implants.
Best dentists in Sutherland Shire, ranked
1Winning Dental for emergency toothache and family visits
After hoursSees childrenOpen weekendsBased in SutherlandWinning Dental is a practice in Sutherland that sees adults and children. It takes urgent calls for toothache, a broken tooth or swelling, and aims to see those patients the same day. Out of hours, the number to ring is 0466 369 969, and Sunday urgent visits are booked on that line. Its services include implants, Invisalign and sedation for nervous patients. Health funds are claimed on the spot, and some patients say the dentists make treatment plans clear and take time over questions.
2Gymea Dental for gentle care and gum health
Emergency apptsBased in GymeaGymea Dental offers general and cosmetic work from its Gymea rooms, and it takes emergency appointments. Its services include tooth-coloured fillings, root canal treatment, veneers and implants. A CEREC machine on site can finish some ceramic inlays and crowns in a single visit, the practice says. Some patients say the dentist is kind and calming with anxious patients, and that the hygienist is thorough. Hours run to 7pm on Tuesday and Thursday, and Friday closes at 2pm.
3Slowgrove Dental for early and late family appointments
Sees childrenBased in MirandaSlowgrove Dental is a family practice in Miranda, run by Dr Steven Slowgrove. It is open from 8am to 7pm on weekdays, so a visit can fit around work. The practice sees children, has step-free access and offers off-street parking. Its services include check-ups, cleans, tooth-coloured fillings, crowns and root canal treatment, plus TMJ and jaw pain assessment. Health fund claims are taken on the day, and Gold Card patients are welcome.
4Dental Wellbeing for unhurried consults and long-term care
Based in CaringbahDental Wellbeing is a practice on Kingsway in Caringbah, open from 8:30am to 5:30pm on weekdays. Patients say the dentist takes time over consults, goes over options step by step and keeps fees reasonable for the time given. Some patients have been coming for years and would see no one else. The practice doesn't publish a list of services, so ring to ask what it offers before you visit. It has toilets and step-free access.
5Dr.Michael J Bannon for gum surgery and surgical implants
Based in MirandaDr.Michael J Bannon is a periodontist in Miranda, focused on the gums and the bone that holds the teeth. He diagnoses and treats periodontitis, carries out gum surgery such as root coverage and crown lengthening, and places implants surgically. The practice is open Monday to Thursday, 8:30am to 4:30pm, with no Friday or weekend hours, so book ahead. Patients say he is gentle and that the team helps with follow-up visits, such as a new retainer.
Compare dentists in Sutherland Shire
The table shows where each dentist is based and which of the topics on this page it covers.
| Dentist | Based in | Emergency | Kids | Implants | Weekends | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winning Dental | Sutherland | After hours | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ★ 5.0 (53) |
| Gymea Dental | Gymea | Emergency appts | – | ✓ | – | ★ 5.0 (7) |
| Slowgrove Dental | Miranda | – | ✓ | – | – | – |
| Dental Wellbeing | Caringbah | – | – | – | – | ★ 4.6 (29) |
| Dr.Michael J Bannon | Miranda | – | – | ✓ | – | ★ 4.4 (13) |
Ratings show from 5 Google reviews.
How we picked dentists in Sutherland Shire
Each practice is ranked by a combined score. It weighs the feedback patients give each practice, giving more weight to practices with more patients weighing in, and adds the range of care it lists, its weekend hours, and whether it claims health funds on the spot. Every practice's own page and listing were read for dental work, and the page shows only what each one publishes.
Dentists in Sutherland Shire: FAQ
Which dentists in the Sutherland Shire are open on Saturdays?
Winning Dental is open on Saturdays from 9am to 2pm. None of the other four practices lists Saturday hours, so check the days before you book.
Which Sutherland Shire dentists see patients out of hours?
Winning Dental says it takes after-hours calls, and its Sunday urgent visits are booked through the same line. Gymea Dental offers emergency slots on its weekday rosters, so ring to ask when it can fit you in.
Which Sutherland Shire dentists see children?
Winning Dental and Slowgrove Dental both see children. Some families say the team at Winning Dental makes small children feel at ease.
Which Sutherland Shire dentists do dental implants?
Winning Dental, Gymea Dental and Dr.Michael J Bannon all list dental implants. Winning Dental plans its implants from a 3D x-ray.