Minmi · Fletcher · Lenaghan
Dentist in Minmi NSW
Visit Our Fletcher Clinic
Looking for a dentist in Minmi? MS Dental Fletcher is our nearest clinic, about 5.4 km away at 9 Churnwood Drive. Most people drive it in about 8 minutes outside peak times, and parking is free right outside.
Your local dentist near Minmi
Dental Care for Patients from Minmi
For most households in Minmi, the nearest MS Dental clinic is MS Dental Fletcher, about 5.4 km away. From Minmi it is a straight run along Minmi Road to Fletcher, then a short turn into Bottlebrush Boulevard and Churnwood Drive. MS Dental Fletcher sits in the Fletcher village precinct beside the shops, so a check-up can fit around the weekly shop or the school run.
Parking is free at the door and the entry is step-free, which helps if you are bringing a pram or an older relative. If you are new to the area, reception can ask your previous dentist for your records and recent x-rays before you come in.
Clinic details
Your Nearest MS Dental Clinic to Minmi
Visit Our Fletcher Dental Clinic
MS Dental Fletcher · 9 Churnwood Drive, Fletcher NSW 2287
- Distance
- About 5.4 km
- Drive time
- About 8 minutes
- Phone
- (02) 4953 8614
- Parking
- Free, at the door
New patients welcome
Looking for a Dentist Near Minmi?
New patients
Book straight in online. There is no waiting list to join first.
No referral needed
Book directly. Recent x-rays from your old dentist can be sent across, so they do not need repeating.
Health funds and HICAPS
Claim at the desk with HICAPS. The clinic is a preferred provider for HCF and CBHS.
Children's dental care
Eligible children aged 2 to 17 may be bulk billed under the Child Dental Benefits Schedule.
Appointments that fit
Family members can be booked one after another, and the clinic opens every second Saturday.
Close to home
About 8 minutes from Minmi by car, with free parking at the door.
Your first visit
What Your First Dental Appointment Covers
The dentist explains what they find and gives you costs in writing, with item numbers, before any treatment starts.
- 1
Comprehensive Dental Examination
A check of your teeth, gums, bite and soft tissues, including an oral cancer screen.
- 2
Scale and Clean
Plaque and tartar are removed and surface stains are polished away.
- 3
Fluoride Treatment
Applied at the end of the clean to help protect against decay.
- 4
Digital X-Rays Where Needed
Taken only when decay may be hiding between teeth. Recent x-rays from your old dentist can be used instead.
- A written quote with item numbers
- HICAPS claims on the day
- CDBS bulk billing for eligible children
Treatments at the Fletcher clinic
Dental Services for Minmi Patients at Our Fletcher Clinic
Implants and laser treatment are done on site at Fletcher. Choose a service to read more on the main MS Dental website.
Check-Ups, Cleans and Children's Dentistry
Routine examinations and cleans for every age, plus care for children and custom-fitted mouthguards for sport.
Fillings, Crowns and Root Canal Treatment
Repairing decayed, cracked or worn teeth, and saving a tooth when the nerve is infected.
Dental Implants and Dentures
Replacing missing teeth with an implant, a bridge or full and partial dentures.
Teeth Whitening and Clear Aligners
Lightening tooth colour and straightening teeth with removable clear aligners.
Wisdom Teeth and Laser Treatment
Assessing and removing wisdom teeth, and laser procedures carried out at the Fletcher clinic.
Emergency Dentistry
Urgent appointments for toothache, swelling, broken teeth and lost fillings.
Urgent dental care
Need an Emergency Dentist Near Minmi?
If you have a toothache, a broken tooth or swelling, ring MS Dental Fletcher on (02) 4953 8614 as early in the day as you can. Tell reception about any swelling, fever or bleeding so they can judge how soon you need to be seen.
If swelling is making it hard to breathe or swallow, bleeding will not stop after 20 minutes of firm pressure, or you have hurt your jaw or head, go straight to a hospital emergency department. John Hunter Hospital is the main emergency department for the area.
Why the Fletcher clinic
Why Minmi Patients Choose Our Fletcher Clinic
Convenient Location for Minmi Patients
About 5.4 km away, beside the Fletcher village shops, with free parking at the door.
Health Fund Claims on the Day
HICAPS at the desk, and a preferred provider for HCF and CBHS.
Family Dental Care
Children, parents and grandparents can be booked one after another on the same morning.
Written Costs Before Treatment
Item numbers in writing, so you can check your health fund rebate before you decide.
The people you will see
Meet the Dental Team at Our Fletcher Clinic
Dr Monika Shah
Principal DentistBDS, 2006. Leads the clinical team across all three MS Dental clinics and looks after implant and laser treatment at Fletcher.
Dr Nikhil Kapoor
DentistBDS, James Cook University, 2019. Examinations, fillings, crowns, root canal treatment and extractions.
Natasha
Oral Health TherapistBachelor of Oral Health Therapy, University of Sydney. Cleans, gum checks, fluoride, sealants and children's appointments.
All clinicians are registered with the Dental Board of Australia through AHPRA. Some clinicians work at more than one MS Dental clinic, so reception can tell you who is in on the day you want.
Directions
Getting to Our Fletcher Clinic from Minmi
About 5.4 km, or roughly 8 minutes by car outside peak times. Drag the car to trace the drive.
Start in Minmi on McCarthy Street.
- McCarthy StreetStart in Minmi and head along McCarthy Street.
- Minmi RoadTurn on to Minmi Road.
- Bottlebrush BoulevardTurn on to Bottlebrush Boulevard.
- Churnwood DriveTurn on to Churnwood Drive.
- 9 Churnwood DriveThe clinic is in the village precinct beside the shops.
Questions
Frequently Asked Questions for Minmi Patients
MS Dental Fletcher, at 9 Churnwood Drive, Fletcher NSW 2287. It is the closest of our three clinics to Minmi.
About 5.4 km. Most people drive it in around 8 minutes outside peak times, using McCarthy Street and Minmi Road.
Book online at any hour, or call (02) 4953 8614 between 9:00 am and 5:30 pm on weekdays, or on the Saturdays the clinic is open.
Yes. Call (02) 4953 8614 as early in the day as you can and mention any swelling, fever or bleeding so reception can judge how urgent it is.
Check-ups and cleans, fillings, root canal treatment, crowns and bridges, dental implants, dentures, teeth whitening, clear aligners, children's dentistry, wisdom tooth removal, mouthguards, laser treatment and emergency care.
Yes. New patients are welcome and you do not need a referral. Reception can ask your previous dentist for recent x-rays before your first visit.
Send us a question
Ask the Fletcher Team
Send a question about appointments, costs or treatment. Reception replies during clinic hours, usually the same day.
In pain right now? Please call (02) 4953 8614 rather than using the form. A message may not be read until later in the day.
Book Your Dental Appointment Near Minmi
New patients from Minmi are welcome at MS Dental Fletcher, and you do not need a referral.