Dr Monika Shah
Principal Dentist
Monika is the principal dentist of MS Dental and is in charge of the clinicians at Cardiff, Fletcher and Mayfield.
Plan your Cardiff visit
Dentist for Caves Beach Patients, NSW
MS Dental Cardiff is the MS Dental clinic Caves Beach patients travel to. It is about 23 km away, around 27 minutes by car outside peak times, with parking on site. Because the trip takes planning, family members can be booked one after another.
- About 23 km
- About 27 min drive
- No referral needed
Cardiff clinic
- 20 Newcastle Street, Cardiff NSW 2285
- (02) 4954 7722
- Mon to Fri 9:00 am to 5:30 pm
- About 23 km, about 27 min from Caves Beach
Getting there
Driving from Caves Beach to Cardiff
23 kmapprox. distance
27 minby car, outside peak times
CardiffParking on site, short walk from Cardiff station
Roads on the way: Caves Beach Road, Civic Avenue, Park Avenue, Bowman Street, Pacific Highway, Newcastle Inner City Bypass, Myall Road, Newcastle Street.
Start on Caves Beach Road, then turn on to Civic Avenue and Park Avenue before reaching Bowman Street. From there, the Pacific Highway takes you much of the way, followed by the Newcastle Inner City Bypass and Myall Road. A final turn on to Newcastle Street brings you to number 20. Allow about 27 minutes for the 23 km outside peak times.
- Traffic in peak periods can lengthen the drive beyond 27 minutes, so leave extra time if your appointment falls at a busy hour.
- Booking two or three family members back to back means one return trip can cover everyone's check-up.
Caves Beach
Making the trip from Caves Beach count
Caves Beach is a coastal suburb, with Caves Beach itself, Stinky Point Beach and Hams Beach all a short walk or drive from the suburb centre. MS Dental does not have a clinic in Caves Beach or Swansea. Patients from here travel about 23 km to MS Dental Cardiff on Newcastle Street, which is the shortest drive of the three MS Dental clinics.
A drive of almost half an hour each way is easier when it achieves more. Your first appointment covers both an examination and a clean, and several family members can be booked one after another, so a single trip can take care of the household. The clinic opens every Saturday from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm, and online booking works outside clinic hours.
Treatments
Care available at the Cardiff clinic
Patients from Caves Beach can have routine, cosmetic and urgent dental care at Cardiff. The dentist explains each treatment and its cost in writing before it starts.
Check-up and clean in one visit
An examination of teeth, gums, bite and soft tissues, including an oral cancer screen, followed by a scale and clean, so one trip covers your routine care. Read more about check-up and clean in one visit
Dental visits for children
Children are seen at an unhurried pace so early visits feel normal. Brothers and sisters can be booked one after another to save a second drive. Read more about dental visits for children
Clear aligners
A series of removable trays that move teeth gradually. They suit many cases of mild to moderate crowding or gaps, and an assessment shows whether they may suit you. Read more about clear aligners
Professional teeth whitening
Your dentist first checks that teeth and gums are healthy and explains what change to expect. Existing fillings and crowns do not lighten with whitening. Read more about professional teeth whitening
Wisdom teeth
An x-ray shows the position and roots of each wisdom tooth. The dentist advises whether removal is needed and whether it can be done in the chair or needs a referral. Read more about wisdom teeth
Toothache and dental pain
Call as early in the day as you can. Reception asks about your symptoms and offers the earliest suitable appointment, Saturdays included. Read more about toothache and dental pain
Fees, health funds and payment
Around Caves Beach
Around Caves Beach
Caves Beach is a coastal suburb with beaches, bushland and schools. These named places are all in or around the suburb, a fair distance from the Cardiff clinic.
Beaches along the coast
Caves Beach, Stinky Point Beach, Hams Beach, Pinny Beach and Crabbs Beach are all within a few kilometres of the suburb centre. Black Neds Bay is also in the area.
Wallarah National Park
Wallarah National Park is a short distance from Caves Beach, and Munmorah State Conservation Area lies further out. Families with busy weekdays may find a Saturday appointment at Cardiff easier to arrange.
Schools and pre-schools
Caves Beach Primary School, Swansea High School and Saint Patrick's Primary School are all in the area, along with Caves Beach Uniting Pre-School. Children eligible for the Child Dental Benefits Schedule may be bulk billed at Cardiff.
The team
Clinicians at MS Dental Cardiff
These are the clinicians Caves Beach patients may see at Cardiff. Reception can tell you who is working before you plan your trip.
Dr Michael Ell
Dentist
With a BDS from the University of Sydney in 1981, Michael brings experience that includes seven years at Royal Newcastle Hospital. He joined MS Dental in 2017.
Dr Arti Patel
Dentist
Arti, who graduated in Ahmedabad in 2007, explains each treatment option to patients before anything begins.
Dr Nikhil Kapoor
Dentist
Nikhil provides general and restorative treatment, from examinations and fillings through to crowns, root canal treatment and extractions.
Dr Nick Chen
Dentist
Nick is a general and restorative dentist who gets to know the people he treats, and he is mindful that some feel anxious in the chair.
Natasha
Oral Health Therapist
Natasha, the oral health therapist, provides cleans, gum checks, fluoride and sealants, and takes care of appointments for children.
Questions
Planning questions from Caves Beach
Does MS Dental have a clinic in Caves Beach?
No. MS Dental has three clinics, in Cardiff, Fletcher and Mayfield. Caves Beach patients travel to MS Dental Cardiff at 20 Newcastle Street, which is about 23 km away and the shortest drive of the three.
Can my whole family be seen on the same day?
Yes. Family members can be booked one after another, so children, parents and grandparents can all be seen in the same session. Mention how many people need appointments when you book, and reception will look for consecutive times.
Can I book when the clinic is closed?
Yes. Online booking for Cardiff is available outside clinic hours, so you can choose an appointment in the evening once you know your plans. For anything urgent, phone (02) 4954 7722 during opening hours instead.
What if I have dental pain and Cardiff is a long drive away?
Call (02) 4954 7722 as early in the day as you can and describe any swelling, fever or bleeding. If swelling spreads towards your eye or neck, you have trouble breathing or swallowing, or bleeding will not stop after 20 minutes of firm pressure, go to the closest hospital emergency department rather than driving to Cardiff.
Are clear aligners an option for me?
Clear aligners suit many cases of mild to moderate crowding or gaps. The dentist will assess your teeth to see whether they may suit you, and will explain the treatment and its costs in writing before you decide.
Do wisdom teeth always need to come out?
No. Removal may be advised when a wisdom tooth causes pain, repeated gum infections, decay or damage to the tooth beside it. An x-ray shows its position, and the dentist will say whether removal can be done in the chair or needs a referral.
Your first visit
Your first visit, step by step
Knowing what happens helps when you are travelling about 23 km for an appointment. A first visit at Cardiff runs like this.
- 1
Before you arrive
Reception can ask your previous dentist for your records and recent x-rays, so you do not need to collect them yourself.
- 2
Examination and screen
The dentist looks at your teeth, gums, bite and soft tissues, and screens for signs of oral cancer.
- 3
Clean, fluoride and a written plan
Plaque and tartar are removed, fluoride is applied, and any treatment you need is explained with costs in writing first.
Why patients choose us
Why Caves Beach patients make the trip to Cardiff
A full Saturday session
Cardiff is open every Saturday from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm, which can make a 23 km trip easier to fit around work and school.
Several appointments, one drive
Children, parents and grandparents can be booked one after another on the same morning, so the whole household can be seen in a single trip.
Records sent ahead
Recent x-rays from your old dentist can be sent across before your visit, so they may not need repeating once you arrive at Cardiff.
Parking and claims on the day
After a drive of about 27 minutes, you can park on site at 20 Newcastle Street. HICAPS claims are then processed at the desk on the day.
Send a message
Questions before you travel?
Send the Cardiff team a question about costs, timing or treatment. Reception replies during clinic hours. For pain, please phone instead.
Cardiff reception
- (02) 4954 7722
- [email protected]
- 20 Newcastle Street, Cardiff NSW 2285
Monday to Friday9:00 am to 5:30 pm
Saturday9:00 am to 4:00 pm
SundayClosed
Nearby
Patients also come from
Plan your appointment from Caves Beach
Book a time at MS Dental Cardiff online or call (02) 4954 7722. Saturday sessions run from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm.