Phone: (02) 6585 3386 | 153 High Street, Wauchope, NSW
The Good Shepherd Wauchope is dedicated to providing the best affordable and quality dentistry for not only you but the whole family with a positive and friendly attitude.
The Good Shepherd Wauchope is dedicated to providing the best affordable and quality dentistry for not only you but the whole family with a positive and friendly attitude. We provide you with comprehensive services, including both general and cosmetic dentistry. We pride ourselves on being the most approachable and caring dental team around. Our main goals are to eliminate the fear of dental treatments for future generations as well as doing everything we can to ensure that every one of your visits is a pleasant experience.
Here at the Good Shepherd we offer options like 'happy gas' or even the possibility of seeing our local GP for a script to help you have a more relaxing appointment. We understand that most anxious patients have had an unpleasant experience in the past, hence our commitment to helping our patients overcome this existing fear.
To ensure a child friendly clinic we have lots of toys, colouring pens & pencils, colouring books, oral health bags - containing a children's toothbrush, toothpaste, oral health flyer, a toy and even colouring materials to take home.

If you want to become a dentist in Wauchope you will need to undertake university training that will take around 5 to 7 years depending on the pathway you take.
Yes, Wauchope dentists that are practising in Australia need to be registered with the Dental Board of Australia to be able to legally practice.
Dental work in Wauchope is not generally covered under Medicare for adults. There is a scheme called the Child Dental Benefits Schedule operated by Medicare which covers some dental treatments if you meet the requirements which are: Be aged 2 to 17 years old for at least 1 day that year, be eligible for Medicare and also getting a payment from Centrelink at least once a year eg Family Tax Benefit Part A
It is recommended to see a dentist Wauchope at least once a year. Regular visits allow you to keep on top of your teeth and gum health and identify any issues early on. Discuss the frequency of visits with your dentist as you may need more regular visits if you have at risk conditions or a family history of dental problems.
Yes, Wauchope dental treatment is cover under the extras component of may private health insurance policies. The level of cover will vary depending on how extensive your policy is. Some may cover routine checks up while others will cover treatment work also.
The gap is the difference between what the dentist at the dental clinic Wauchope charges and what your private health insurance will pay. eg. If a dentist charges $120 for a service and your health fund pay $70 for that service then the gap would be $50. The percentage that your private health will cover will depend on your policy.
A Wauchope dental clean is a clean of your teeth when you visit your dentist. It is a more intensive clean than you can achieve at home and will involve remove plaque and tartar build up on your teeth. Often the teeth will also be given a fluoride treatment after a clean is performed.
Depending on your private health insurance policy - if you have extras cover then Wauchope general dentistry will usually be covered under most plans.
If you require major dental surgery in Wauchope then you should definitely call ahead of time and most likely book in to be checked for the work that needs to be done - this way your dentist will have some idea as to the extent of the work that needs completing.