Dr Monika Shah Principal Dentist
As principal dentist, Monika oversees the clinical team at Mayfield, Cardiff and Fletcher. She keeps adding further courses to her calendar alongside her own patients.
Worth Planning Ahead
Dentist for Anna Bay Patients, NSW
Mayfield Dental Care, at 181 Maitland Road, is the MS Dental clinic that Anna Bay patients travel to. It is about 46 km away, around 44 minutes by car outside peak times, so it can help to plan one visit that covers several appointments.
- About 46 km
- About 44 min drive
- No referral needed
Getting there
Anna Bay to Mayfield, Road by Road
Start on Anglers Drive, then take Essington Way to Morna Point Road and Gan Gan Road. Nelson Bay Road follows. After that, Teal Street, Cormorant Road and Tourle Street lead on to Industrial Drive, then Vine Street, Crebert Street, Section Street and Victoria Street bring you to Maitland Road. The trip is about 46 km, roughly 44 minutes outside peak times.
- Peak traffic adds time to the drive, so ask reception for an appointment that lets you travel outside the busiest part of the day.
- If several of you need a check-up, call reception on (02) 4023 3885 and ask for appointments one after another on the same morning.
- Start Anna Bay
- Anglers Drive
- Essington Way
- Morna Point Road
- Gan Gan Road
- Nelson Bay Road
- Teal Street
- Cormorant Road
- Tourle Street
- Industrial Drive
- Vine Street
- Crebert Street
- Section Street
- Victoria Street
- Maitland Road
- Arrive 181 Maitland Road, Mayfield NSW 2304
46 kmapprox. distance
44 minby car, outside peak times
MayfieldStreet parking close to the clinic
Around Anna Bay
From the Beaches of Anna Bay
Anna Bay has beaches, parks and reserves close by. Here are a few familiar names, with some ideas for fitting a Mayfield visit around them.
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Anna Bay Public School
Anna Bay Public School is close to the centre of the suburb. Eligible children aged 0 to 17 may be bulk billed under the Child Dental Benefits Schedule, and siblings can be seen one after another.
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Kingsley Beach and Boat Harbour Beach
Kingsley Beach, Little Kingsley Beach and Boat Harbour Beach are all close to Anna Bay. If a day on the sand ends with a chipped or knocked tooth, call Mayfield on a weekday or MS Dental Cardiff on a Saturday.
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Tomaree National Park
Tomaree National Park is a nature reserve within reach of Anna Bay. A morning appointment at Mayfield, booked online in advance, can leave the rest of the day free for time outdoors.
Anna Bay
Making the Drive from Anna Bay Count
There is no MS Dental clinic in Anna Bay. Patients from Anna Bay travel to Mayfield Dental Care, about 46 km away, which takes roughly 44 minutes by car outside peak times. With that distance in mind, the team at Mayfield can book several family members one after another on the same morning, so a single trip can cover the whole household.
Before you set off, it is worth sorting the paperwork. Reception can ask your previous dentist for records and recent x-rays, and a written estimate with item numbers is provided before any treatment, so you can check rebates with your fund at home. On the day, HICAPS lets you claim at the desk, and Mayfield is a preferred provider for HCF and CBHS.
Your first visit
What Happens at Your First Mayfield Visit
Knowing what to expect makes the longer trip from Anna Bay easier to plan. A first appointment generally covers the steps below.
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Full Check
The dentist examines your teeth, gums, bite and the soft tissues of your mouth, including a screen for signs of oral cancer.
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Clean and Fluoride
Plaque and tartar are scaled away, stains are polished off, and fluoride is applied at the end to help protect against decay.
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Findings and Written Costs
You hear what was found, and any treatment is quoted in writing with item numbers before it goes ahead.
Treatments
Treatments Available to Anna Bay Patients at Mayfield
Anna Bay patients can arrange routine, restorative and replacement care at Mayfield. The dentist explains each option and provides costs in writing first. Reception can confirm which treatments are carried out at Mayfield.
Examination and Clean
A check of teeth, gums, bite and soft tissues, with an oral cancer screen, then plaque and tartar removed and surface stains polished. A sensible starting point for any plan. Read more about examination and clean
Crowns
When a tooth is badly broken or heavily filled, a crown can cover and protect what remains. Your dentist will discuss whether a crown suits that tooth. Read more about crowns
Bridges
A bridge can fill the space left by a missing tooth. Your dentist explains the options, the number of visits and the costs in writing before you decide. Read more about bridges
Dental Implants
An implant is a small post placed in the jaw to hold a replacement crown, without relying on the neighbouring teeth. Gums, bone and general health are assessed first. Read more about dental implants
Full and Partial Dentures
Removable dentures can replace a few missing teeth or a complete arch. After checking your gums and bone, the dentist explains the options so you can choose. Read more about full and partial dentures
Root Canal Treatment
If the nerve inside a tooth becomes infected, root canal treatment cleans and seals the canals, and in many cases the tooth can be kept. Read more about root canal treatment
Fees, health funds and payment
The team
Clinicians at Mayfield Dental Care
These are the people Anna Bay patients see at Mayfield. Because some work at more than one MS Dental clinic, reception can confirm who is in.
Dr Nikhil Kapoor Dentist
Fillings, crowns, root canal treatment and extractions make up much of the restorative work Nikhil carries out. His placement years brought him a lot of patients from rural and regional towns.
Dr Nick Chen Dentist
Nick is a dentist at Mayfield who makes a point of getting to know the people he treats. He is mindful that some patients feel anxious in the chair.
Natasha Oral Health Therapist
Natasha is the oral health therapist, responsible for cleans, periodontal charting, fluoride and sealants. She also looks after children's appointments.
Chantelle Practice Manager
Chantelle manages all three MS Dental clinics and has been part of the practice since 2017.
Why patients choose us
Why Anna Bay Patients Make the Trip to Mayfield
One Trip for the Family
Children, parents and grandparents can be booked one after another on the same morning, so the drive from Anna Bay can cover everyone's check-up.
Paperwork Sorted Ahead
Reception can request records and recent x-rays from your previous dentist before you arrive, which may save having those images taken again.
Fund Claims at the Desk
Claim with HICAPS on the day. Mayfield is a preferred provider for HCF and CBHS, and eligible children may be bulk billed under CDBS.
A Weekend Option
Mayfield opens Monday to Friday. When only a Saturday works, MS Dental Cardiff is open on Saturdays from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm.
Questions
Anna Bay Patients Often Ask
Can our whole family be seen in one trip from Anna Bay?
Yes, where times allow. Mayfield can book children, parents and grandparents one after another on the same morning, Monday to Friday. Call reception on (02) 4023 3885 so they can line up the appointments together and keep the trip as short as possible.
How far is Mayfield Dental Care from Anna Bay?
About 46 km by road. Outside peak times the drive takes around 44 minutes, starting on Anglers Drive and following Nelson Bay Road and Cormorant Road into Mayfield. Peak traffic will add time, so build in a margin before your appointment.
Can I claim my health fund on the day?
Yes. Mayfield uses HICAPS, so your health fund claim can be made at the desk after your appointment. HCF and CBHS members will find Mayfield listed as a preferred provider. Ask for a written estimate first if you want to check your cover.
What treatments can Anna Bay patients have at Mayfield?
Check-ups and cleans, fillings, root canal treatment, crowns, bridges, implants, dentures, whitening, clear aligners, children's dentistry, wisdom tooth removal, sports mouthguards and emergency care are offered. Reception can confirm which treatments take place at Mayfield itself.
Is there a Saturday option?
Mayfield Dental Care is closed on weekends. MS Dental Cardiff, at 20 Newcastle Street, Cardiff, is open on Saturdays from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm and can be reached on (02) 4954 7722. Fletcher also opens every second Saturday, from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm.
Will I know the cost before treatment?
Yes. Your dentist explains what they find and gives you costs in writing, with item numbers, before any treatment starts. That lets you check your rebate with your health fund at home before deciding, which is helpful when a return trip is involved.
Nearby
Other suburbs around Anna Bay
Send a message
Questions Before the Drive?
Send a question about appointments, costs or treatment, and expect a reply on the same clinic day in most cases.
Plan Your Anna Bay Visit to Mayfield
Book online at any hour, or call (02) 4023 3885 on weekdays to arrange appointments for one person or the whole family.