Check-Up and Clean
A full look at your teeth, gums, bite and the soft tissues of your mouth, including an oral cancer screen, followed by a scale and clean to remove plaque and tartar.
Fern Bay to Mayfield
Dentist Near Fern Bay, NSW
Fern Bay households can see the Mayfield Dental Care team at 181 Maitland Road, about 14 km away and roughly 26 minutes by car outside peak times. The clinic is on the Mayfield shopping strip with street parking close by, and new patients can book without a referral.
- About 14 km
- About 26 min drive
- No referral needed
Mayfield clinic
- 181 Maitland Road, Mayfield NSW 2304
- (02) 4023 3885
- Mon to Fri 9:00 am to 5:30 pm
- About 14 km, about 26 min from Fern Bay
Fern Bay
A Weekday Dentist Within Easy Reach of Fern Bay
Fern Bay sits on the peninsula between Fullerton Cove and Port Hunter / Yohaaba, and for families here the closest MS Dental option is the Mayfield clinic. The trip follows Nelson Bay Road, then Cormorant Road and Tourle Street into Mayfield. Because Mayfield Dental Care is on Maitland Road, among the shops, a dental visit can share the outing with other errands on the same strip.
The clinic opens Monday to Friday from 9:00 am to 5:30 pm. If a weekend suits better, MS Dental Cardiff opens on Saturdays from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. Moving across from another practice is simple: reception can ask your previous dentist for your records and recent x-rays, so those images may not need to be taken again. Health fund claims go through HICAPS at the desk.
Treatments
Treatments Fern Bay Families Book at Mayfield
Mayfield Dental Care offers routine, restorative and urgent care. Your dentist explains each treatment and gives costs in writing, with item numbers, before anything begins. Reception can confirm what is done at Mayfield.
Children's Dentistry
Young patients are seen at an unhurried pace so that early visits can feel normal. Natasha, the oral health therapist, looks after children's appointments, fluoride and sealants.
Child Dental Benefits Schedule
Under the CDBS, children aged 0 to 17 who meet the eligibility rules may be bulk billed. Mention it when you book so reception can arrange the appointment correctly.
Tooth-Coloured Fillings
Small areas of decay can be repaired with tooth-coloured material matched to the shade of your own tooth. Your dentist explains what they found before any work starts.
Sports Mouthguards
Custom-fitted mouthguards are made from a mould of your own teeth for a closer fit. Ask about one at a check-up if someone in the family plays sport.
Urgent Appointments
Toothache, swelling, a broken tooth or a lost filling all need prompt attention. Call as early in the day as you can and reception will offer the earliest suitable time.
Fees, health funds and payment
Getting there
The Drive from Fern Bay to Maitland Road
14 kmapprox. distance
26 minby car, outside peak times
MayfieldStreet parking close to the clinic
Fern BaySeaside BoulevardNelson Bay RoadTeal StreetCormorant RoadTourle StreetIndustrial DriveVine StreetCrebert StreetSection StreetVictoria StreetMaitland RoadMayfield
From Fern Bay Access Trail, turn on to Seaside Boulevard and then Nelson Bay Road. Next comes Teal Street, followed by Cormorant Road and Tourle Street. Industrial Drive carries you towards Mayfield, then Vine Street, Crebert Street, Section Street and Victoria Street lead to Maitland Road. The clinic is at number 181. Allow about 26 minutes outside peak times for the 14 km.
- Peak traffic can make the trip longer, so a mid-morning or early afternoon appointment may suit Fern Bay patients better.
- Look for street parking on and around Maitland Road, close to the clinic, and leave a few minutes spare to find a space.
Why patients choose us
Reasons Fern Bay Patients Book at Mayfield
Around Fern Bay
Around Fern Bay
A few familiar Fern Bay places, and how a visit to the Mayfield clinic can fit around the week for the families who live close to them.
Fern Bay Public School
Parents of children at Fern Bay Public School can plan check-ups for a weekday, as the Mayfield clinic stays open until 5:30 pm. Brothers and sisters can be booked one after another.
Banksia Park and Waratah Park
Banksia Park and Waratah Park are both parks close to the middle of Fern Bay. For active children, the Mayfield clinic makes sports mouthguards from a mould of each child's own teeth for a closer fit.
Fullerton Cove and Stockton Beach
Fullerton Cove and Stockton Beach are both within reach of Fern Bay. If a weekend outing ends with a chipped or broken tooth, call MS Dental Cardiff on (02) 4954 7722 on a Saturday, or Mayfield from Monday.
Your first visit
Your First Appointment at Mayfield
A first visit at Mayfield usually follows four steps. Before any treatment, the dentist talks through the findings and puts the costs in writing.
- 1
Examination
Your teeth, gums, bite and soft tissues are checked, and an oral cancer screen is part of the examination.
- 2
Scale and Clean
Plaque and tartar are removed, and then surface stains are polished away to finish the clean.
- 3
Fluoride
Fluoride is applied at the end of the clean to help protect your teeth against decay.
- 4
X-Rays Only If Needed
Digital x-rays are taken only when decay may be hiding between teeth. Recent images from your old dentist can be used instead.
The team
The Mayfield Clinicians
Fern Bay patients are seen by the same team that works across the MS Dental clinics. Some clinicians split their week between locations.
Dr Monika Shah
Principal Dentist
Monika leads the clinical team at all three MS Dental clinics, including Mayfield. She continues to book herself into further courses alongside a full patient list.
Dr Nikhil Kapoor
Dentist
Nikhil provides general and restorative care, from examinations and fillings to crowns, root canal treatment and extractions. His degree is from James Cook University, completed in 2019.
Dr Nick Chen
Dentist
Nick trained in Adelaide and works at the Mayfield and Cardiff clinics. He likes to get to know his patients, including those who feel nervous in the chair.
Natasha
Oral Health Therapist
Natasha handles cleans, gum charting, fluoride, sealants and children's appointments. Her first year with MS Dental began in May 2025.
Chantelle
Practice Manager
Chantelle has been with MS Dental since 2017 and manages all three locations, having started as practice manager at Cardiff.
Questions
Questions from Fern Bay Patients
How long does the drive from Fern Bay take?
The Mayfield clinic is about 14 km from Fern Bay. Outside peak times the drive takes roughly 26 minutes, heading along Nelson Bay Road, Teal Street and Cormorant Road before reaching Mayfield. Allow extra time in peak traffic, and look for street parking on or around Maitland Road.
Can my children be bulk billed?
Eligible children aged 0 to 17 may be bulk billed under the Child Dental Benefits Schedule at Mayfield Dental Care. Let reception know when you book that you would like to use CDBS, and they can explain what is needed for the claim.
Do you make mouthguards for children who play sport?
Yes. The Mayfield clinic makes custom-fitted sports mouthguards from a mould of the wearer's own teeth, which gives a closer fit. Ask about one at your child's next check-up, and the dentist can explain how the mould is taken.
What should I do if I have a dental emergency on a weekend?
Mayfield is closed on Saturdays and Sundays. On a Saturday, call MS Dental Cardiff on (02) 4954 7722, which opens from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. Trouble breathing or swallowing because of swelling, or bleeding that continues after 20 minutes of firm pressure, needs a hospital emergency department straight away.
Do I need a referral to book?
No. Mayfield Dental Care welcomes new patients and you can book directly, with no waiting list to join first. Choose a time through the online calendar, which stays open outside clinic hours, or call reception on (02) 4023 3885 during the week.
Will I need x-rays at my first visit?
Not always. The dentist takes them only where decay could be hidden between teeth. If your previous dentist took x-rays recently, they can be sent across to Mayfield and used instead, so they do not need repeating.
Send a message
Ask Before You Book
Questions about costs, health funds or a treatment? Use the form and reception will reply during clinic hours, usually the same day.
Mayfield reception
- (02) 4023 3885
- [email protected]
- 181 Maitland Road, Mayfield NSW 2304
Monday to Friday9:00 am to 5:30 pm
SaturdayClosed (Cardiff is open 9:00 am to 4:00 pm)
SundayClosed
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Book a Check-Up from Fern Bay
Choose a time online, or phone Mayfield Dental Care on (02) 4023 3885, Monday to Friday between 9:00 am and 5:30 pm.