Accredited clinic
We’re QIP-accredited, which means our infection control, safety and patient care are checked against national standards.
Since 2011
Why Mindarie Families Choose Anchorage Dental Care
Trying a new dentist after a rough time somewhere else takes a bit of nerve. So here’s the plain version: who you’ll see, what happens in the chair, and how you’ll know the cost before anything starts.
Years in Mindarie
For 14+ years, Dr Michael Shams has led the clinic, looking after families from Quinns Rocks, Clarkson, Merriwa and Burns Beach.
Saturday appointments
Saturday 8am to 1pm, for the weeks when school runs and shifts fill every other day.
The practical side
What people usually ask before booking
Most of this gets sorted in one phone call to (08) 9407 7888. We’ll tell you how long you’ll be with us, roughly what it costs, who you’ll see and what to bring.
Does QIP accreditation change my treatment?
No. It’s a check on how the clinic runs behind the scenes, from sterilising instruments to looking after your safety.
Your treatment still comes from your health history, what’s bothering you and what we find when we look.
Which dentist will I see?
One of three general dentists: Dr Michael Shams, Dr Charles Tricoli or Dr Maddi Sheppard.
If you’d like someone in particular, ask for them when you book. Their profiles below say where each one trained.
When will I find out the cost?
We can explain the likely appointment cost when you book, before you’ve committed to anything.
If you need more work after that, we’ll give you the cost of each option, and nothing goes ahead until you’ve agreed.
Can I sort the details out by phone?
Yes. Ring (08) 9407 7888 and we’ll tell you how long the visit takes, who it’s with and what to bring.
New patients fill in medical, dental and health fund forms, so we might ask you to come a few minutes early.
What should I bring?
Your health fund card, a list of any medicines you take, and recent X-rays or treatment plans if you have them.
For a child’s CDBS visit, bring their Medicare card. For DVA care, bring your Gold or White Card.
In the appointment
Once you’re in the chair
You’ll walk out knowing what we found, what needs fixing, and what we’re happy to keep an eye on.
First, why you came
We start with what brought you in. Then we check your teeth, gums, jaw, bite and the soft tissue of your mouth. If an X-ray would help, we say why before we take one.
You see what we see
A close-up from the intra-oral camera, or your digital X-ray, comes up on the chair-side monitor, so we’re both looking at the same tooth.
Then the options, and the cost
We go through each choice, how many visits it takes and roughly what it costs, including leaving it alone when that’s a fair option. The decision is yours.
Your dentists
Put a face to the name
Dr Michael Shams has practised since 2002. Dr Charles Tricoli (UWA) and Dr Maddi Sheppard (Sheffield) both graduated in 2021. Each profile has more on how they work.
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.
