Looking for a dentist in Medowie? Visit our Mayfield clinic
Mayfield Dental Care is the MS Dental clinic that serves patients coming down the Pacific Highway, about half an hour south of Medowie and on the main road into Newcastle.
Dental care for patients from Medowie
The MS Dental clinic on the road into Newcastle
Medowie has grown faster than its local services, and many residents already travel towards Newcastle for specialist appointments, work and school. Mayfield Dental Care sits about half an hour south, on the main road into the city.
The clinic is at 181 Maitland Road, on the main shopping strip with street parking nearby. Because the drive is longer than a local trip, reception will group treatment into fewer, longer appointments where the dentist agrees it is clinically sensible.
No referral required
Book directly and have earlier x-rays transferred, which avoids repeating radiographs at the first visit.
Health funds and CDBS
Preferred provider for HCF and CBHS, with HICAPS claiming at the desk. Eligible children aged 2 to 17 can be bulk billed under the CDBS.
Looking for a dentist near Medowie?
What the first appointment covers
A first visit runs about 45 minutes. Costs are given in writing with item numbers before any work starts, so the rebate can be checked with the health fund before the drive down.
- 1
Examination
Teeth, gums, bite and soft tissues are checked, including an oral cancer screen. Findings are shown on the intraoral camera.
About 20 minutes - 2
Scale and clean
Plaque and calculus are removed, stains polished away, and gum health recorded.
About 12 minutes - 3
Fluoride
A fluoride treatment finishes the clean and helps protect against decay.
About 5 minutes - 4
Digital x-rays where needed
Taken only where decay may be hidden between teeth. Earlier x-rays can be transferred from a previous dentist instead.
About 8 minutes
New patient examination
- Everything in the four steps opposite
- Written quote with item numbers
- HICAPS claimed on the spot
Eligible children aged 2 to 17 may be bulk billed under the CDBS. Confirm the current cap before publication.
Book a first visitDental services available for Medowie patients
Everything below is provided at the Mayfield clinic
Costs are given in writing with item numbers before any work starts, so the rebate can be checked with the health fund first and there are no surprises after a drive down.
Need an emergency dentist near Medowie?
Dental pain does not wait
Phone (02) 4023 3885 as early in the day as possible. Reception will find the first available weekday slot and can advise whether the problem needs to be seen today or can safely wait, which matters when a half-hour drive is involved.
Call the Mayfield clinicThe Mayfield clinic is closed on Saturdays. For a weekend problem, the MS Dental Cardiff clinic is open every Saturday from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm on (02) 4954 7722. For swelling that affects breathing or swallowing, uncontrolled bleeding, or an injury involving the jaw or head, go straight to a hospital emergency department rather than driving to a dental appointment.
Knocked-out adult tooth
Hold it by the crown, not the root. If clean, place it back in the socket and bite on a cloth; otherwise keep it in milk or saliva, never water. The first 30 to 60 minutes matter, so the nearest available dentist or hospital may be the better first stop.
Broken tooth
Keep any fragments, rinse with warm salt water and avoid chewing on that side.
Toothache
Pain relief taken as directed usually helps. Do not hold aspirin against the gum, which burns the tissue.
Lost filling or crown
Keep the crown and bring it in; it can often be recemented.
Swelling
Facial swelling means infection is spreading and should be seen the same day.
Before you call
Note when the pain started, what makes it worse, and any medication already taken.
Family dental care for Medowie patients
One drive can cover the whole household
Medowie is a family suburb, and a trip to the dentist is easier to justify when it covers everyone. Appointments for children, parents and grandparents can be booked back to back on the same morning, so one drive does the lot.
Children
Prevention rather than treatment: sealants on new molars, fluoride, and practical advice on juice, sports drinks and snacking between meals.
Adults
Gum health and worn or cracked teeth become the more common concerns, particularly for patients who grind at night.
Older patients
Work on existing crowns, bridges and dentures, with more frequent visits where dry mouth from medication raises the risk of decay.
Why Medowie patients visit our Mayfield clinic
Seven practical reasons
Meet the dental team at our Mayfield clinic
Who you will see
Dr Monika Shah
Principal Dentist
Leads the clinical team across all three MS Dental clinics.
Dr Nikhil Kapoor
Dentist
General and restorative care: examinations, fillings, crowns, root canal treatment and extractions.
Dr Nick Chen
Dentist
General and restorative care at the Mayfield clinic.
Natasha
Oral Health Therapist
Cleans, periodontal charting, fluoride, sealants and children's appointments.
All clinicians are registered with the Dental Board of Australia through AHPRA.
Getting to our Mayfield clinic from Medowie
Thirty kilometres down the Pacific Highway
About 30 to 35 minutes by car in normal traffic, ending on the Maitland Road shopping strip. The map below is live, and the marker beneath it traces the drive.
Trace the drive from Medowie Road to the clinic door
Start on Medowie Road and head south towards Raymond Terrace.
- Medowie RoadHead south towards Raymond Terrace.
- Pacific HighwayJoin the highway towards Newcastle.
- HexhamContinue over the bridge; allow extra time in the weekday morning peak.
- Industrial DriveFollow it towards Mayfield, then turn on to Maitland Road.
- 181 Maitland RoadOn the main shopping strip, with street parking nearby.
Frequently asked questions for Medowie patients
Answers before you book
Book your dental appointment at our Mayfield clinic
Medowie patients are seen at Mayfield Dental Care on Maitland Road, on the main route into Newcastle. New patients are welcome, no referral is needed, and reception can transfer records and x-rays before the first visit.