Get to know Dr Shams

Dr Michael Shams, Principal Dentist

Principal Dentist

Worn-down teeth, a gap you’ve been meaning to fix, or veneers you’ve wondered about for years: that’s the work Dr Shams enjoys most. He’s been practising since 2002 and has led Anchorage in Mindarie since 2011.

RegistrationDEN0001580551

QualificationBachelor of Dental Science, University of Western Australia, 2002

Clinical focusAdvanced aesthetic and restorative dentistry

Dr Michael Shams, Principal Dentist at Anchorage Dental Care
Dr Michael ShamsPrincipal Dentist, Anchorage Dental Care
Practising since 2002

What seeing Dr Shams is like

Before opening Anchorage, Dr Shams spent a decade at Whitfords Dental Centre. These days he’s drawn to the bigger restorative and cosmetic work: veneers, restoring dental implants, and full-mouth rehabilitation, where several teeth are rebuilt as one plan.

In 2023 he completed a postgraduate diploma in advanced aesthetic and restorative dentistry in the UK. He’s certified in dental veneer procedures, and he has a particular interest in approaches that keep more of your natural tooth.

Dr Shams, off duty

When he’s not at work, Dr Shams likes to travel, eat out and spend time with his family.

Credentials

Where Dr Shams trained

You can check any dentist’s registration on the public AHPRA register. Dr Shams’ number is DEN0001580551.

Qualifications and memberships

  • Bachelor of Dental Science, University of Western Australia, 2002
  • Postgraduate Diploma in Advanced Aesthetic and Restorative Dentistry, UK, 2023
  • Certified in facial aesthetics and dental veneer procedures
  • Member of the Australian Dental Association

Clinical interests

Veneers and cosmetic work, restoring implants, and planning care when several teeth need attention at once.

As a general dentist, Dr Shams enjoys these parts of the work most.

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.