Family dentist · Cape St, Dickson
A calm family dentist in Dickson, with time to listen
Dr Kaur looks after children, teens and adults on Cape St — with unhurried appointments, honest advice and extra care for anyone who feels nervous.
- New patients welcome
- Children and families
- Laughing gas available
- Saturday by appointment
- CDBS bulk billed
Monday to Friday, 8:30am–5:30pm
8 Cape St, Dickson
Your dentist
Meet Dr Amandeep Kaur
Dr Kaur loves helping families look after their teeth from the very first visit, and takes extra time with anyone who feels nervous.
She has a particular interest in children's dentistry, how children's jaws and bites develop, orthodontics and clear aligners, and cosmetic dentistry. Most of all, she wants you to leave every appointment understanding what's happening in your mouth, and why.
- Children's dentistry
- Growth and development
- Clear aligners
- Cosmetic dentistry
- Airway-focused care
- Nervous patients
Inside the clinic
Step inside before you visit
Light timber, soft lighting and quiet treatment rooms, so you know what to expect before you arrive. Instruments are cleaned and sterilised in their own room, with separate clean and dirty areas.
Reception
8 Cape St, Dickson
Surgery Room
Sterilisation room
Separate clean and dirty areas
Our services
Care for every stage of life
Everyday check-ups, children's dentistry, growth and alignment, cosmetic and restorative care — and help when something hurts.
Toothache, a broken tooth or swelling?
Call us as early as you can. Our first-aid guide shows what to do right now.
Growth and alignment
Jaws, bite, breathing and straighter teeth
Early orthodontics and growth guidance
Checking how your child's teeth, jaws and bite are developing as they grow.
About early orthodontics
Airway-focused dentistry
Looking at breathing, habits and jaw growth — and referring when something needs a closer look.
About airway-focused care
Clear aligners and orthodontics
Straightening teeth with removable clear aligners or braces, planned around you.
About clear aligners
Not sure?
Start with a check-up
Dr Kaur will look, listen and explain your options — no pressure.
Looking beyond the teeth
Growth, bite, habits and breathing
For children especially, healthy teeth are only part of the picture. At every check-up, Dr Kaur looks at how the jaws are growing, how the teeth meet, oral habits and breathing — and explains anything worth watching.
Growth
How the jaws and face are developing as your child grows.
Bite
How the top and bottom teeth meet, and whether adult teeth have room.
Habits
Thumb or dummy sucking, tongue posture and swallowing.
Breathing
Mouth breathing or snoring — and when to see your GP.
We look for signs, explain what we see and refer you to the right professional when something needs a closer look. We don't diagnose or treat sleep conditions — that's a job for your doctor.
New patients welcome
What happens at your first visit
Your first visit is about getting to know you. Nothing happens without your agreement.
- 1
A comprehensive examination
Teeth, gums, tongue and the soft tissues of your mouth.
- 2
X-rays, if required
Only when they'll show something we can't see.
- 3
An oral health assessment
How healthy your gums are, and how your home care is going.
- 4
A bite assessment
How your teeth meet and how your jaw moves.
- 5
Airway screening, where indicated
A look at breathing and habits, especially for children.
- 6
Your concerns and goals
What matters to you — and any worries.
- 7
A personalised treatment plan
Your options, explained clearly, with costs.
“You stay in control at every step.”
Nervous about the dentist?
Calm, unhurried care — at your pace
If the dentist makes you nervous, you're not alone, and you stay in control at every step.
- Extra time to talk before anything starts
- Every step explained before it happens
- A stop signal you agree on — breaks are always fine
- Laughing gas (nitrous oxide) when it's appropriate
Fees and funding
Clear costs, with no surprises
You'll always know the cost before treatment.
Claim on the spot
We accept all major health funds and are an HCF preferred provider. Claim on the spot with HICAPS, so you only pay the gap on the day.
Child Dental Benefits Schedule
Eligible children aged 0–17 can receive up to $1,158 over two years for basic dental care1. How the CDBS works.
Written estimates
You'll get a written estimate before any treatment beyond a check-up.
Easy payment
We accept EFTPOS, Visa and Mastercard.
8 Cape St, Dickson ACT 2602
We're a short walk from the Dickson shops and the light rail. Families come to us from across Canberra's inner north — Downer, Watson, Hackett, Ainslie, Lyneham, O'Connor, Braddon and Turner are all close by.
Finding us
On Cape St, in the heart of Dickson
8 Cape St, Dickson ACT 2602
02 6160 0540 reception@dicksondental.com.auOpening hours
| Monday | 8:30am–5:30pm |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8:30am–5:30pm |
| Wednesday | 8:30am–5:30pm |
| Thursday | 8:30am–5:30pm |
| Friday | 8:30am–5:30pm |
| Saturday | By appointment |
| Sunday | Closed |
Public holidays: closed
- About a five-minute walk from the Dickson light rail stop on Northbourne Avenue.
- Plenty of on-street parking, plus a car park behind the clinic.
- Step-free entry and an accessible toilet.
Do you welcome new patients?
Yes. We welcome new patients and families of all ages. Book a visit or call 02 6160 0540.
What happens at my first appointment?
We get to know you, check your teeth, gums and bite, take X-rays only if they're needed, and explain what we find and your options before any treatment. Your first visit.
Do I need X-rays at every visit?
No. X-rays are recommended only when they're clinically useful, based on your dental history, your risk and what we see.
When should my child first see a dentist?
When their first tooth appears or by their first birthday — whichever comes first.
What is airway-focused dentistry?
Looking at how a child breathes, swallows and rests their tongue and lips, alongside their teeth and jaws — and referring to the right health professional when something needs a closer look. About airway-focused care.
What is the Child Dental Benefits Schedule?
A Medicare program that helps eligible children aged 0–17 with basic dental care, up to $1,158 over two calendar years1. How the CDBS works.
Ready when you are
Book a check-up, your child's first visit, or a time to talk through a worry. We'll take it from there, together.