General dentistry
Check-ups, cleans, fillings, extractions and root canals for kids and adults.
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For Merriwa, if it’s been a while
Dentist Near Merriwa
It’s been a while, and every year it gets a bit harder to pick up the phone. Ring anyway. At 1/6 Rothesay Heights, Mindarie, WA 6030, we’ll start with a check-up, tell you what we find without a word about how long it’s been, and help you sort out what matters first.
Extra time if it’s been years
Bupa, HCF and nib preferred provider
QIP accredited clinic
Merriwa, starting again
How a first visit back goes in Mindarie
Merriwa doesn’t have its own Anchorage clinic, so your visit is at 1/6 Rothesay Heights, Mindarie, WA 6030. Check the directions below before the day, and ring (08) 9407 7888 ahead if you’d like parking or access details. As a new patient, you might be asked to come a few minutes early for forms.
When you book: We’ll tell you how long the visit should take, roughly what it will cost and which dentist you’ll see.
In the chair: We’ll look at your teeth, gums, jaw and bite, and take X-rays if they’re needed. If your gums are tender, a numbing gel can go on before a clean.
Afterwards: You’ll hear what’s healthy, what needs attention first and what each option costs. Then the decision is yours.
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.
Learn more about Dental implants
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.
Merriwa, worried about cost
Know the price before anything starts
If cost is what’s kept you away, we’ll give you a price at any point. Bigger treatment can be spread out with Zip, Fund My Dental, Pretty Penny or an in-house plan. Each has its own fees and terms, so compare them before you sign.
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.
See the full gallery
Results shown are individual and may not reflect what another patient will experience.
Merriwa and your health fund
Asked from Merriwa
What Merriwa people ask before booking
Anything you’d rather ask a person? Ring (08) 9407 7888 and we’ll talk it through, at whatever pace suits you.
Not by anyone here. A long gap is a reason to come in, not something you have to explain away. We’ll start with a check-up and a plain account of what we see, then help you decide what to deal with first.
We can. Mention it when you book and we’ll allow extra time. We’ll explain each step before we do it, and settle on a signal you can use whenever you want a break. Dr Maddi Sheppard has a particular interest in caring for nervous patients, and you can ask to see her.
Don’t sit on it until the booked date. Ring (08) 9407 7888 and ask for a same-day assessment. Outside opening hours, call the same number for guidance, or healthdirect on 1800 022 222.
Your cover depends on your policy, not on how long it’s been since your last visit. What you get back comes down to your level of cover, waiting periods and annual limits. We’re a preferred provider with Bupa (Members First), HCF and nib (First Choice), and we accept HBF and other private funds.
