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Dental clinic · Mona Vale

Smiles by the Sea Dental

1st Floor, Suite 28, 12/14 Waratah St, Mona Vale NSW 2103 · ★ 4.5+ stars in 100+ reviews

Call (02) 9997 1400 Directions
  • Emergency appointments
  • Bulk-bills kids (CDBS)
  • HICAPS on the spot

What patients say

99 written reviews

18say “Gentle treatment”

5say “Clean clinic”

17say “Friendly team”

5say “Explains things clearly”

Patients here mention “clean clinic” 2.2× as often as at the average Sydney clinic.

All themes, with how they compare →

How it compares in Sydney

FactThis clinicSydney
Written patient reviews9929 at the middle clinic
Reviews that are 1–2 stars1%5% on average
Reviews mentioning “gentle treatment”18%8% on average
Root canalConfirmed351 of 3,060 clinics confirm it
Teeth whiteningConfirmed571 of 3,060 clinics confirm it

Treatments it confirms (6)

  • Veneers & cosmetic

    Its website: resin bonding; dental veneers (porcelain and composite). (its website)

  • Teeth whitening

    Its website: in-chair whitening with take-home custom tray kit; in-office and take-home whitening options. $638. (its website)

  • Wisdom teeth & oral surgery

    Its website: wisdom teeth information (signs, early removal, infection); tooth extractions. (its website)

  • Dentists for kids

    Its website: children's dentistry (kids' dentist, paediatric); child Dental Benefits Schedule (CDBS) free kids dental. (its website)

  • Root canal

    Its website: root canal and endodontics patient FAQ. (its website)

  • Emergency dentist

    Its website: emergency dental care offered; emergency dental appointments for pain and infection. (its website)

Also mentioned (one source)

  • Dental implantsits website
  • Gum treatmentits website
  • Sedation & nervous patientsits website

What 99 written reviews mention

  • 18Gentle treatment

    2.2× the Sydney average.

  • 17Friendly team

    Close to the Sydney average.

  • 5Clean clinic

    2.2× the Sydney average.

  • 5Explains things clearly

    Below the Sydney average.

Prices on its website and health funds

  • Teeth whitening $638
Health funds
Claim on the spot with HICAPS. (its website)
Kids (CDBS)
Says it bulk-bills eligible children. (its website)
Ways to pay
Payment plans. (its website)

Before treatment, ask

  1. Ask whether the payment plan is interest-free, and about any fees.
  2. Ask the clinic to check your child's CDBS eligibility (it depends on Medicare and family payments) before you book.

Equipment it lists

On its website
3D CBCT scansPanoramic X-ray (OPG)Same-day crowns (CEREC)Sleep apneaTMJ (jaw joint) treatment
Established
2011 (its website)

“Our Mona Vale Dentists - Dr Richard Wilkins & Dr Malcolm Cotton Here at Smiles by the Sea we offer a wide range of premium dental services and with our in-house expertise can advise and help achieve your dental goals you set out, improving general dental health and offering an enhanced appearance. Smiles by the Sea is originally known as Dentists Mona Vale, a long-standing dental clinic caring for Mona Vale families for over 40 years.”

In the clinic's words, from its business listing

Getting there: 1st Floor

1st Floor, Suite 28, 12/14 Waratah St, Mona Vale NSW 2103

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Call Smiles by the Sea Dental

Mona Vale: emergency appointments, bulk-bills kids (CDBS).

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Sources: Its business listing and patient reviews, Sep 2026 · smilesbythesea.com.au, Oct 2026 · Last checked Oct 2026. How we count

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