Bupa Dental - Cairns Shop 2, 32 - 40 Spence Street, Cairns, QLD, 4870 Get Directions +61 7 3167 8750 Open today from Closed-Closed Book this practice Find Other Practice About Us Services And Treatments Meet Our Staff
About Our Clinic Members First Ultimate

At Members First Ultimate practices3, you could get 100% back on up to two 6-monthly dental check-up and cleans (select dental items only) per person,1 plus 100% back on General Dental fillings up to yearly limits.2 Find out more about Members First Ultimate.

Preferred health fund providers: All Health Funds Accepted

Bupa Dental - Cairns Wheelchair access / Accessible entry Your oral health affects your overall well-being and physical wellness, which is why we want to help people in Cairns look after their smiles. We believe one of the best ways to do this is through good dental care and a comprehensive oral hygiene routine.

Our clinic offers a wide range of dental services, such as check-up and clean for adults and kids, wisdom teeth removal, filling and gum disease.

For those patients who are interested in a brighter smile, our dental professionals can also discuss options such as teeth whitening.

We also provide custom-fitted mouthguards and look after all of your child’s preventive dental needs. At Bupa Dental Cairns, the Child Dental Benefits Schedule (CDBS) is also available (subject to eligibility criteria) which is an; Australian government initiative that covers up to $1,052 (as of February 2023) worth of basic dental services over 2 years to help prevent and treat dental diseases^^^.

Your care and satisfaction are our top priorities, and we look forward to seeing you at Bupa Dental Cairns.
DHGQ Accreditions 1
Opening Hours Monday 8:30 - 17:00 Tuesday 8:30 - 17:00 Wednesday 8:30 - 17:00 Thursday 9:00 - 18:00 Friday 8:30 - 17:00 Saturday Closed Sunday Closed Location and transport

Translink services Cairns CBD and outer metro Taxi services available

2 hours free angled street parking on Grafton Street 3 hours ($2 per hour) angled street parking on Spence Street

Services and Treatments

Payment plans

DHGQ Payment Plans Option 1 DHGQ Payment Plans Option 2
Meet our staff Dr. Pharon Kirsten is an Associate Dentist with 1 year of experience, focusing on crown work and oral surgery. Originally from Townsville, he transitioned to dentistry after seven years as an electrician, drawn by a desire to make a positive impact on oral health. His experience in Mareeba included oral surgery, sedation, and oral health promotion for indigenous students, fostering his interest in preventative dentistry.

Enrolling in James Cook University's Bachelor of Dental Surgery program in 2019, Dr. Kirsten is dedicated to expanding his knowledge and clinical skills. Outside dentistry, he enjoys fishing, camping, and playing basketball with his children. Known for his comforting, detail-oriented, and gentle approach, Dr. Kirsten is committed to providing personalized care. He aims to create a stress-free environment, empowering patients to embrace their oral health journey with confidence.
Dr. Tay Niua is a dentist with 1 year of experience, interested in aligners, cosmetics, implants, and preventative dentistry. He speaks Rotuman and has engaged in dental healthcare initiatives under Queensland Health, specializing in the extraction of infected and irreparable teeth. Dr. Niua has also contributed to a rural and remote oral health roadshow across the Northern Territory, delivering oral health education and distributing dental hygiene products. He was drawn to dentistry by the opportunity to work hands-on with patients and help them achieve their desired smiles.

Outside of dentistry, Dr. Niua enjoys weightlifting, bike riding, following NRL and Super Rugby, and has a strong interest in Korean food and culture. He prioritizes staying connected with his own culture and spending quality time with family and friends. Dr. Niua's personality is empathetic, good-humored, and supportive, which he brings to his interactions with patients, aiming to empower them to take control of their dental health.
Dr Niels Kirsten was born and raised in Townsville. In 2010, he graduated in Bachelor Nursing Science at James Cook University and worked in rural communities in far North Queensland as a registered nurse. Dr Kirsten went on to study Bachelor of Dental Surgery at JCU, following in his father’s footsteps as a dentist.

Growing up in a dental practice and observing his father, Niels had developed a strong interest in dentistry early in life. Since graduating as a dentist in 2015, Dr Niels has completed his Graduate Diploma in Implantology.

Outside of work Dr Niels enjoys spending quality time with his son and catching up with his family.
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1 You can receive 100% back on dental check-up and cleans (select dental items only) once every 6 months at Members First Ultimate Providers. Waiting periods, service restrictions (clinical reasonability rules), policy and fund rules apply. Excludes orthodontics and in-hospital treatments. Available on all eligible extras products which includes General Dental (excluding FLEXtras and Your Choice Extras 60 where General Dental is not included). If you choose or require any additional dental services, any health insurance benefits will also be subject to your yearly limits.

2 You can receive 100% back on direct restorations or fillings (select dental items only), up to yearly limits, at Members First Ultimate Providers. Waiting periods, service restrictions (clinical reasonability rules), policy and fund rules apply. Benefits are payable up to yearly limits or on available remaining limits in relation to your product. Some out of pocket costs may apply if a claim exceeds your yearly limits. Excludes orthodontics and in-hospital treatments. Available on all eligible extras products which includes General Dental (excluding Simple Start – Basic Plus, OSHC Extras, FLEXtras and Your Choice Extras 60 where General Dental is not included). If you choose or require any additional dental services, an out-of-pocket cost may apply.

3 Members First Ultimate Providers are not available in all areas.

* Available at Members First practices on Bupa Health Insurance family packages, and selected extras covers when taken with hospital cover on a family membership. Yearly limits, fund rules and waiting periods apply. Child dependants only. Excludes orthodontics and hospital treatments.

** Available at Bupa Dental Members First practices on Bupa Health Insurance Selected family Package Covers, and Selected Extras Covers when taken with hospital cover on a family membership. Yearly limits, waiting periods, fund and policy rules apply. Child dependants only. Excludes orthodontics and hospital treatments.

^ Subject to fund and policy rules, waiting periods and yearly maximums on most services. Patient is responsible for any outstanding amount yet to be paid to the practice at the time of appointment.

^^ For most items at our Members First providers. Excludes orthodontics and hospital treatments. Fund and policy rules, waiting periods and yearly limits apply.

^^^ 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.

Any surgical or invasive procedure carries risks. Before proceeding, you should seek a second opinion from an appropriately qualified health practitioner.