Meet The Largest Kirrawee Family Dental Practice With A Sensational Difference
Your teeth will thank you now, and you can thank us later
Sensational Smiles, Kirrawee
Hands up if you’re terrified of the dentist. Anyone? Believe it or not, this was actually the case for Dr Michael Shehata, the principal dentist and co-founder of Sensational Smiles, a dental practice with over a decade of service that has recently moved to a new state-of-the-art facility in Kirrawee. Architecturally designed and located along the Princes Highway, this is one dental practice you simply can’t overlook.
“Michael had had a lot of negative and traumatic dental experiences as a child,” explains Michael’s wife, Mariam, who makes up the other founding half of the practice and also manages its HR side. After choosing to conquer his fear and commit to a career of dentistry (“strangely enough!” laughs Mariam), Michael’s determination to make achieving the perfect smile possible for everyone became his driving force.
This determination and “dare to be different” attitude runs through everything at Sensational Smiles, from the practice’s modern design and its friendly staff to finer, less expected details. Mint, for example, is the trademark smell and taste of any dentistry, right? Not at Sensational Smiles. “We don't have anything mint,” says Mariam. “We also use essential oils and really beautiful scents that help with anxiety and ease discomfort. It's subtle, but it really does make a difference.”
The motto here is “sensational is possible”, and the team live by it - so much so that a move to what is the largest dental studio in the Shire became a necessity.
“We were bursting at the seams, and we wanted to be able to accommodate new patients who had been on our wait list for a long time.” The space is aided by plenty of on-site parking and lift accessibility.
Creating a positive association for children is also a big focus here; there’s a colourful, sticker-filled kids’ room manned by an oral health therapist who is specially trained for this exact form of dentistry. A good dose of Netflix mounted above the patient doesn’t hurt, either (don’t worry - adults get this special treatment too). Oh - and did we mention kids under 12 covered by a health fund pay no gap for hygiene and check up appointments?
However, fostering an optimistic outlook on dentistry would be nothing without professionalism and trust. But rest assured, the hand-selected, kind and passionate team here are well-versed - there’s a reason that Sensational Smiles’ waiting room is lined with certificates. “We travel with our team often, Michael often internationally, for ongoing training. There’s a big focus on continuing education, dentistry is dynamic and we always stay on top of the latest and best methods” explains Mariam. “Dentistry is really dynamic.”
Sensational Smiles’ Team
Just as diverse as the clients that come in and the staff’s expertise are the offerings here - and they’re all in-house. From labs, whitening, same-day crowns and dental implants to both orthodontics (metal/clear braces and invisalign) and endodontics (that’s dentistry for the inside of the tooth, for non-experts), a visit to get your pearly whites in order has never looked so streamlined - or so stress-free.
For those concerned that such a wide-spanning and innovative service list will mean they’re in for multiple appointments and huge bills, you needn’t worry. “We treat patients as if they’re a member of our family,” says Mariam. “It’s genuine and it’s honest; it all comes down to the culture we’ve created and the values we uphold. We don’t over-service, we don’t under-service, but we give a patient every option and help them to tailor the best and most suitable decision.” Other pros include capped price hygiene appointments and flexible payment plan options.
If all of this wasn’t enough to sell you on Sensational Smiles, their current comp will get you over the line. They are giving away the chance to win a total smile makeover thanks to a complete Invisalign treatment worth $9,000. All you have to do is submit a smile selfie via their special tool (this will come in handy for ‘before and after’ pics!) and follow them on Instagram at @sensationalsmilesdental.
Sensational Smiles is open from Monday to Friday and you can explore treatment options, the team’s philosophy and payment plans in more detail via their website: ssdentalclinic.com.au.