Family Dentist on the Sunshine Coast
CJ Dentistry is a family dentist on the Sunshine Coast, based in Alexandra Headland and trusted by local families for decades. Our team cares for patients of all ages under one roof, from a toddler’s first check-up through to seniors managing crowns, implants or dentures. We accept all major health funds with on-the-spot HICAPS claiming, offer flexible payment plans for larger work, and treat every member of your family with gentle, personalised care.
Family Dental Care for Every Age and Stage
Most Sunshine Coast families end up juggling two or three dentists over the years. One who’s good with kids, one for cosmetic work, and another for the implant their grandfather needs. It splits the family’s dental records across multiple clinics and makes continuity of care almost impossible.
We built CJ Dentistry to be the family dentist Sunshine Coast households can keep returning to. Our experienced team treats patients of all ages, from a child’s first dental visit around age two, through the teen years (sports mouthguards, fissure sealants, first conversations about clear aligners), and on into adult and senior oral health care. Because the same team sees your family year after year, we build a picture of your oral health over time, which makes early problems easier to catch and prevention easier to plan.
Dentistry for Children and Nervous Patients
Dental anxiety is one of the most common reasons people delay a check-up, and most of the time, it starts with a rough experience as a child. We work hard to make sure that doesn’t happen to your kids, and to help adults who already feel anxious become comfortable with dental visits again.
For children, we keep first visits short and explain each step in words they can follow. Appointments cover the basics: an examination, advice on brushing and diet, and fluoride or fissure sealants where your dentist recommends them. Sealants and fluoride reduce the risk of decay but do not prevent it entirely. There is a children’s play area in our waiting room. We are a provider under the Child Dental Benefits Schedule (CDBS), and our reception team can check whether your child is covered.
For nervous adults, we slow the appointment down, explain what we’re going to do before we do it, and pause whenever you need a break. In our experience, the anticipation of a dental visit is usually harder than the visit itself, which is why we focus on a calm, unhurried first appointment.
Dental services for the whole family, under one roof
A single dental clinic for the whole family only works if it can handle everything you’re likely to need. We’ve built our service range with that in mind.
General dentistry and preventive care
Six-monthly check-ups, professional cleans, fillings, gum health assessments and custom mouthguards for kids playing weekend sport. Preventive care is the foundation of family dental health, and where most of your appointments will happen.
Restorative dentistry
When teeth need more help, our experienced team handles fillings, crowns, bridges, root canal treatment and dentures. Our principal dentist, Dr Peter Jorgensen, holds a Graduate Diploma in Clinical Dentistry (Oral Implants) from the University of Sydney and provides dental implants from surgical placement through to the final crown, so you don’t get handed between clinics for complex work.
Cosmetic dentistry and clear aligners
For adults, we also provide cosmetic treatments including whitening, veneers, crowns and clear aligners. Each has its own risks, limitations and costs, and your dentist will explain which are suitable for you during your consultation.
Wisdom teeth
We assess wisdom teeth and remove them at the practice where that is appropriate. Read more on our wisdom teeth removal page.
Emergency Dental Care
A knocked-out tooth, a severe toothache or a broken crown needs prompt attention. We keep time in each day’s schedule for urgent problems, though appointments on the day are not always available when demand is high.
Call (07) 5479 5522 as early in the day as you can. We are open Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm. Our reception team will ask what has happened and advise on next steps.
When to Contact Our Clinic for Emergency Dental Care
Call us if anyone in your family has facial swelling, bleeding that does not settle, a cracked or knocked-out tooth, or pain that keeps them awake. If you are unsure, describe what is happening and our reception team will advise whether the problem should be seen that day.
Call 000 or go to a hospital emergency department if swelling affects breathing or swallowing.
Fees and Health Fund Claiming for Family Dentistry
Cost is the second-most common reason families delay dental care, after anxiety. We try to remove that barrier in three ways.
We accept all major Australian health funds and process your rebate on the spot through HICAPS, so you only pay the gap, not the full amount up front. For larger work like dental implants, crowns or orthodontic treatment, we offer payment plans through the National Dental Plan, so you can stage the work and stage the cost. Eligible children’s dental care is bulk billed through the CDBS up to the Medicare cap.
For bigger treatment plans, our team helps you prioritise what needs to happen now, what can wait, and what is cosmetic and optional. We’d rather have a clear conversation about cost than surprise you with a quote you weren’t expecting.
Why Sunshine Coast Families Choose CJ Dentistry
Sunshine Coast residents have a lot of dentists to choose from, from Caloundra up to Noosa. Two things make us the family dentist Sunshine Coast locals choose for the long term: continuity and a practical approach to cost.
Dr Peter Jorgensen has practised on the Sunshine Coast since 2000 and moved CJ Dentistry to Alexandra Headland in 2008. Our dentists, including Dr Michelle Pitt, Dr Andrew Robinson and Dr Fiona Campbell, were hand-picked rather than rotated through. The dentist who knows your family this year is likely to still be here in five years. We sponsor local sporting clubs, and our team is an active member of the Australian Dental Association.
The clinic sits across from the beach at 1/130 Alexandra Parade, easy to reach from Maroochydore, Mooloolaba, Kawana, Buderim and the surrounding Sunshine Coast suburbs. Step-free entry, wide doorways, plenty of parking, and a kids’ play area in the waiting room. Small details that make a family appointment less stressful.
What should our family know about the risks of dental treatment?
All dental treatment carries some risk, from a routine filling through to an extraction or implant, and the risks aren’t the same for every family member. A child having fissure sealants faces different considerations to an adult having a crown or a wisdom tooth removed. Before any treatment, your dentist will explain what’s involved, the likely risks, the alternatives (including no treatment) and the cost, and you’ll have time to ask questions.
You can read about the risks and recovery for each treatment we provide on our Treatment Risks and Recovery page.
Contact Us
Looking for a family dentist on the Sunshine Coast? Contact our team or book an appointment online. We’re at 1/130 Alexandra Parade, Alexandra Headland, open Monday to Friday from 8:00 AM.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does a family dentist on the Sunshine Coast actually do?
A family dentist Sunshine Coast practice like ours treats every age group in the same clinic, from toddlers having their first check-up through to seniors managing crowns, implants and dentures. The day-to-day work is check-ups and cleans, fillings, sports mouthguards for kids, cosmetic dentistry for teens and adults, and restorative work like crowns and implants when teeth need more help.
At what age should my child have their first dental visit?
Around their second birthday, or earlier if you notice anything unusual with their teeth or gums. The first visit is short and mostly about getting your child comfortable with the chair, the dentist, and the sounds of the clinic. We use it to spot any early issues and to give you practical advice on brushing, diet, and what’s normal as their teeth come through.
How often should the whole family see the dentist?
Most adults and children need a check-up and a clean every six months. Patients with gum disease, a higher decay risk, or a history of complex dental work may need to come more often. After your first appointment with us, our dentist will recommend a personalised schedule for each family member rather than applying a one-size-fits-all rule.
What if a family member has a dental emergency outside business hours?
Call us first on (07) 5479 5522 so our team can assess the urgency over the phone. Our standard hours are Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and we keep emergency slots open during the day for same-day care. For genuine after-hours emergencies, such as a knocked-out tooth or significant trauma, we’ll talk you through immediate first aid and arrange the earliest possible appointment.
Which Sunshine Coast suburbs do you treat patients from?
Our clinic is in Alexandra Headland, and most of our patients come from the surrounding Sunshine Coast suburbs, including Maroochydore, Mooloolaba, Buderim, Kawana, Mountain Creek, Minyama, Sippy Downs and Caloundra. Patients also travel down from Noosa and the hinterland for implant and cosmetic dentistry work.
Are there risks with family dental treatment?
Yes. Every dental treatment carries some risk, and what applies depends on the treatment and the person, whether that’s a child, a teenager or an adult. Your dentist will go through the risks, alternatives and costs before treatment starts, and you can read about each treatment on our Treatment Risks and Recovery page.