General dentistry
Check-ups, cleans, fillings, extractions and root canals for kids and adults.
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A Mindarie dentist who explains things properly, for kids, parents and grandparents
Whether it’s a check-up you’ve put off for a year or a tooth that’s started to niggle, your first visit is mostly a look and a conversation. We’ll explain what we find in everyday words, and be honest about what needs doing now and what doesn’t.
QIP accredited
Children seen from their first tooth
14+ years in Mindarie
Early Super Release
In-House Payment PlansAbout us
A neighbourhood clinic that takes the time to explain
Dr Michael Shams has led Anchorage Dental Care since 2011. Today he works alongside Dr Charles Tricoli, Dr Maddi Sheppard and our oral health therapists, Rachael and Ann. Together they care for children, parents and grandparents from Mindarie and the coastal suburbs around it.
Most visits are for the everyday things: a check-up and clean, a filling, a tooth that’s turned sensitive. When something bigger comes up, like replacing a missing tooth, we’ll talk it through properly. You’ll know the options and what each would cost before anything starts.
Our services
What we look after
Most people start with a check-up. If you’re not sure which of these you need, that’s where we’d begin too.
Cosmetic dentistry
Whitening, bonding and veneers, planned around healthy teeth first.
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Restorative dentistry
Crowns, bridges and dentures to repair worn or broken teeth, or replace lost ones.
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Dental implants
A fixed replacement for one missing tooth or several, after a careful look at your bone and gums.
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Teeth straightening
Clear aligners for teens and adults, once we’ve checked your gums and bite.
Learn more about Teeth straighteningHow can we help?
Start with what’s bothering you
Pick the one that sounds most like you. Each page covers the usual causes, what we’d check, and the options.
I’m unhappy with my smile
Colour, shape, chips or gaps. We’ll start with what you’d like to change, and why.
I have missing teeth
A gap can make chewing harder and let other teeth drift. Implants, bridges and dentures each suit different situations.
I’m unhappy with my dentures
Loose, sore or hard to eat with? An adjustment often helps, without starting again.
My teeth are stained or discoloured
Surface stains, one darker tooth and old fillings that no longer match each need a different fix.
I’m considering teeth straightening
Crowding, gaps or a bite that feels off. Gums and bite get checked first, then we talk aligners.
I want a full smile makeover
Several things you’d like to change? We’ll help you decide the order, and what to do first.
I have a dental emergency
Pain, swelling, a broken or knocked-out tooth. Ring (08) 9407 7888 for what to do right now.
I’m seeking a small improvement
One chip, one gap, one darker tooth. A small fix is often all it needs.
I need help with dental anxiety
If the chair makes your heart race, we’ll go slowly, explain each step first, and stop when you ask.
Booking help
Not sure what to book? Give us a ring
We’ll match you with the right appointment and enough time for it, and give you a rough idea of what to expect before you come in.
Our team
The people you’ll meet
Three dentists, plus our oral health therapists Rachael and Ann.
Principal Dentist
Dr Michael Shams
AHPRA Reg. DEN0001580551
Graduated from UWA in 2002 and has led Anchorage since 2011. Enjoys the bigger restorative and cosmetic work, from veneers to restoring implants.
General Dentist
Dr Charles Tricoli
AHPRA Reg. DEN0002559634
Trained at UWA, graduating in 2021. His focus is preventive and restorative care: catching problems early and fixing them simply.
General Dentist
Dr Maddi Sheppard
AHPRA Reg. DEN0002871674
Trained at the University of Sheffield and moved to Perth in 2024. Has a soft spot for children, nervous patients, and anyone who wants to talk about their pets.
Why choose us
What you can expect from us
Here’s what you can count on at 1/6 Rothesay Heights, from the first phone call to the end of your treatment, whichever of us you see.
Nothing starts until you’ve said yes
You’ll get the options and a written estimate first, and you’re welcome to go away and think about it.
Accredited
We’re accredited under the Quality Innovation Performance (QIP) program: an independent check of our infection control, safety and patient care against national standards.
Local for 14+ years
Led by Dr Michael Shams since 2011, caring for families from Quinns Rocks to Burns Beach.
Saturday mornings
Open 8am to 1pm on Saturdays, and until 6pm Monday to Thursday.
Smile gallery
Real patients, real treatment
These before-and-after photos show the kind of colour, shape and alignment changes we talk through with patients. Everyone’s teeth are different, so your result may not look the same, and we’ll be straight with you about what’s realistic.
Individual results vary. Any surgical or invasive procedure carries risks. Before proceeding, you should seek a second opinion from an appropriately qualified health practitioner.
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Results shown are individual and may not reflect what another patient will experience.
Payment Options
Smile simulation
Curious how your smile could look?
Our smile simulation gives you a rough preview of possible changes, based on a photo of your smile. Treat it as a starting point for a conversation, not a promise of a result. Some changes won’t suit your teeth, and we’ll tell you which.
Questions
Before your first visit
The practical details most people ask about before their first visit to Mindarie.
Yes. Book online any time, or call (08) 9407 7888 during opening hours. If you’re nervous, it’s been a long while, or something hurts, mention it when you book so we can give you enough time.
All the major funds. Bring your card, and we’ll tell you before treatment whether your claim can be processed on the day. We’re a preferred provider with Bupa (Members First), HCF, HBF and nib (First Choice). How much you get back depends on your level of cover, waiting periods and annual limits.
Yes, from their very first tooth. We suggest a first visit by the first birthday. If your child is eligible for the Child Dental Benefits Schedule, we bulk bill the eligible services. Bring their Medicare card.
Not at all. We’d much rather see you now than not at all, and nobody here will make you feel bad about the gap. We’ll start with a check, then work out together what’s worth doing first.
Of course. A partner, friend or parent is welcome to come with you.
We’re at 1/6 Rothesay Heights, Mindarie. Open Monday to Thursday 8am–6pm, Friday 8am–5pm and Saturday 8am–1pm.
