Opening Hours
| monday | 08:00 – 19:00 |
| tuesday | 08:00 – 19:00 |
| wednesday | 08:00 – 19:00 |
| thursday | 08:00 – 19:00 |
| friday | 08:00 – 18:00 |
| saturday | Closed |
| sunday | Closed |
About our clinic
Setting a good impression is made easier with a smile. However, if that smile comes with bad breath or niggling pain in the tooth, it may not be so easy to flash those pearly whites.
Whatever your concerns, the team at Bupa Dental Erina understand and are here to help.
Did you know that you don’t have to be a Bupa health insurance member to visit us? Everyone is welcome at Bupa Dental Erina.
Our friendly oral health professionals offer a variety of dental services for you and the whole family, in our modern clinic.
When you first come to visit, your appointment will start with a detailed assessment of your dental health history, which helps our team to understand your priorities regarding your oral health and any concerns you may have already identified.
We’ll then develop a thorough treatment plan, taking into account any immediate needs, as well as any preventative measures you might require, to reduce the chance of more complicated procedures in the future.
Our team will take the time to explain this plan in detail, ensuring you’re aware of all the options available to you and helping you make the right choice for your budget and circumstances.
Our clinic offers a broad range of services from regular
For those patients who are interested in a whiter smile, our dental professionals can also discuss options such as veneers and teeth whitening.
Conveniently located in Erina, our team of friendly professionals at Bupa Dental makes getting quality dental health care simple for the whole family, ensuring you feel comfortable both in and out of the dentist chair.
Any surgical or invasive procedure carries risks. Before proceeding, you should seek a second opinion from an appropriately qualified health practitioner.
No mouthguard no play
According to Sports Medicine Australia, thousands of people are treated for dental injuries every year that could have been avoided by wearing a protective, custom-fitted mouthguard. Did you know that we are able to make custom fitted guards here for you here at the practice? If you or your child already wear a custom-fitted mouthguard, that’s great! Just remember to have the mouthguard periodically checked by our team – kids’ mouths and teeth grow rapidly, so you’ll want to make sure the mouthguard continues to be a proper fit while their teeth are developing.
We are also pleased to advise that we bulk-bill under the Child Dental Benefits Scheme, to look after all of your child’s preventive dental needs. The Child Dental Benefits Schedule (CDBS) is a government initiative that covers up to $1000 worth of basic dental services over 2 years to help prevent and treat dental diseases. Terms and conditions apply*.
Don’t forget: we’re a Members First Platinum provider. If you’re a Bupa member with selected combined Hospital and Extras cover, you may be eligible to pay nothing for selected preventive services (including mouthguards!), up to yearly limits**. Visit this page to learn more about No Gap Dental.
*Children must be aged between 2 – 17 years and meet the Dental Benefit Schedule requirements. Benefit available to eligible patients for treatments bulk billed by participating dental practitioners. Benefits not available for orthodontic or cosmetic dental work and will not be paid for dental services in a hospital.
**Waiting periods, policy and fund rules apply. Excludes ORANGE 50 and ORANGE 60 Extras products or YOUR CHOICE EXTRAS where general dental is not selected.
Our team
Dentists
Dr Neena Bhandari
Dr Neena Bhandari
Our lead dentist, Dr Neena Bhandari has a wide variety of experience and qualifications. Throughout her career, she has emphasised communication and trust between dentists and patients; she excels at explaining issues and treatments in jargon-free language and helping people understand their oral health.
Along with her Bachelor of Dental Science, Dr Bhandari has earned qualifications in a variety of areas, including orthodontics, joint disorders, and sleep disorders like obstructive sleep apnoea. She believes that oral health is an important part of our broader well-being, which is one reason she’s so interested in the role that dental issues can play in areas like sleeping and breathing.
Dr Bhandari is a member of the Australian Dental Association (ADA), the Australian Dental Sleep Medicine Group, and various other organisations committed to oral health and well-being.
In her free time, Dr Bhandari enjoys travelling, golfing and skiing.
Dr Simon Joseph Briggs
Dr Simon Joseph Briggs
Dr Simon Briggs is a passionate and experienced dentist with additional qualifications in intravenous (IV) sedation. His personal yet professional approach to dentistry has helped him build strong relationships with both patients and colleagues alike.
After earning his Bachelor of Dental Science while in Sydney, Dr Briggs has gone on to earn further qualifications and complete multiple courses in areas like bone grafting, dental implants and oral surgery. He has studied and practised both internationally and domestically.
With over 20 years of experience, Dr Briggs has serviced dozens of dental clinics in Australia and the UK. He is a member of the ADA, International College of Oral Implantology, and a number of other industry organisations.
Dr Briggs likes spending his free time with his wife and four children. He’s also a big fan of playing soccer and tennis.
Dr Anosha Baqai
Dr Anosha Baqai
Dr Anosha Baqai earned her Bachelor of Dental surgery (BDS) in Karachi, Pakistan. Her further education includes the Australian Dental Council examination (ADC), RACDS primary examination orientation course, practical oral surgery course from the University of Sydney and CEREC Jumpstart course by Sirona.
Anosha has experience in general dentistry including but not limited to examinations, hygiene, restorations, extractions, root canal treatments, crowns and bridges, dentures, veneers, onlays/inlays and clear aligners. Her specialty is inclined towards the restorative side of dentistry, and she has completed several cases ranging in complexity from inlays, onlays and crowns to bridges, veneers and dentures. Anosha Baqai is a member of the ADA (Australian Dental Association) and RACDS (Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons). Anosha is committed to delivering an all-inclusive approach to general dentistry and practises a high standard of ethical, evidence-based and patient-centred care. Her goal is for patients to experience a relaxing environment while they receive dental advice and treatment. She is always happy to go the extra mile to make sure her patients are comfortable and well informed.
Outside of work, Anosha enjoys being a mum and spending time with her family and friends. She also likes reading books, swimming and playing sequence.
Dr Ryan Mills
Dr Ryan Mills
Ryan graduated in dentistry in Sheffield, UK, and has extensive experience working in metro and rural/coastal New South Wales, treating patients of all age groups.
Ryan is committed to improving the overall wellbeing of his patients by providing dental care. He has a calming approach and chairside manner and focuses on building positive relationships and setting achievable goals with patients.
Ryan enjoys all aspects of general dentistry including cosmetic, implant restorations, prosthetics, root canal treatment, periodontal and oral health, children’s dentistry and preventative and sleep dentistry.
When Ryan is not sailing, SCUBA diving, or looking after his three young children, he is likely to be attending continuing professional development courses to stay up to date with the latest skills and technology.
Oral Health Therapists
Kylie Doney
Kylie Doney
Kylie Doney is one of our Oral Health Therapists who graduated from Westmead College of Dental Therapy in
Kylie furthered her studies at Newcastle University in Adult Scope Dentistry for Oral Health Therapists in 2017.
Kylie has been part of our team for the last twelve years and has also been a Clinical Tutor during that time at Newcastle University.
Kylie’s area of focus is working with children and early oral health prevention.
Kylie is a member for Australian Dental Oral Health Therapist Association (ADOTHA).
Kylie loves spending time at the beach, doing Pilates and spending time with family and friends.
Mahesha Mahendran
Mahesha Mahendran
Mahesha Mahendran has a Bachelor of Health Sciences from the University of Sydney and a Bachelor of Oral Health Therapy from the University of Newcastle. Mahesha also holds a dual qualification in hygiene and therapy, which allows her to provide preventive and restorative treatment to both adult and paediatric patients. She is a member of the Dental Hygienists Association of Australia and the Australian Dental and Oral Health Therapists’ Association.
She prides herself on being gentle in her approach, to help nervous patients gain the confidence to receive oral health care.
In her personal time, Mahesha enjoys travel and trying new restaurants with family and friends.
Mahbooba Mohibi
Mahbooba Mohibi
Mahbooba Mohibi graduated from the University of Sydney with a Bachelor of Oral Health. She also completed the Adult Scope of Practice at the University of Sydney.
She is a member of the Dental Hygienists Association of Australia and the Australian Dental and Oral Health Therapists’ Association.
She previously worked at Auburn Dental Practice for 3 years, both as a dental assistant and an oral health practitioner. Now she is currently working at Martin Place Dental Clinic as well as Bupa Dental Erina.
Mahbooba has an interest in developing and maintaining long-term oral health care. She loves working with kids and older people. Outside of work, Mahbooba spends her time reading books and volunteering for charity organisations.
Diem (Emily) Vong OHT
Diem (Emily) Vong OHT
Emily is a new graduate Oral Health Therapist from the University of Newcastle with an adult scope of practice. Emily enjoys practicing all components of oral health therapy with a keen interest in prevention and periodontal maintenance.
Being a member of Australian Dental and Oral Health Therapists’ Association (ADOHTA) and the Dental Hygienist Association of Australia (DHAA), Emily is eager to establish an active role amongst the dental community and to continue learning and developing skills in such an innovative industry.
Outside of work, Emily enjoys keeping active with indoor rock climbing and pursuing new hobbies such as arts.
Services
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General & Preventive
- Oral hygiene
- Regular check ups
- Dental fillings
- TMJD
- Kids' dental
- Mouthguards
- Sleep apnoea/snoring
- Sedation
- Anxious patients
- Periodontics (gum disease)
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Oral Surgery
- Wisdom teeth removal
- Bone grafting
- Extractions
- Neuromuscular dentistry
- IV Sedation
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Cosmetic Dentistry
- Implants
- All-on-4® Implants
- Crowns and bridges
- Veneers
- Whitening
- Full mouth rehabilitation
- Dentures
- Prosthodontics
- Same day crowns (CEREC)
- Straighter Teeth
- Emergency Services
No Gap Kids' Dental†
Take great care of your kids' pearly whites. There are no out-of-pocket expenses for dental check-ups, teeth cleaning, fillings, x‑rays and more.
Price Certainty
Bupa members enjoy certainty of out-of-pocket costs at all Members First practices^.
Payment Plans
Flexible payment plans are available at this practice. Get the treatment you need now and pay for it over time. Learn more about it here.
Languages spoken
Our dentists and therapists speak:
- English
- Hindi:
Dr Neena Bhandari (dentist)
Payment plans
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Directions
- Location
- Public transport
- Parking
Public transport
Parking
Free onsite parking in front of practice on Ilya Ave, Erina.
