At Members First Ultimate practices3, you could get 100% back on up to two 6-monthly dental check-up and cleans (select dental items only) per person,1 plus 100% back on General Dental fillings up to yearly limits.2 Find out more about Members First Ultimate.
Preferred health fund providers: Bupa Australia Pty Ltd, HCF
At your first appointment, you and your dentist will chat about your oral health goals and discuss any questions or concerns you may have. This is because we want to make sure that each and every visit is as comfortable and tailored to your needs as we can. We’ll make sure to listen to you, explain treatment options in an easy-to-understand manner to keep you well-informed, and work with you to develop a treatment plan that meets your goals while keeping your oral health as the top priority.
If you’re looking to change the appearance of your smile, we can also help with any cosmetic procedures such as teeth whitening or dental veneers.
Our team is highly-trained with years of experience and we use the latest dental technology to deliver effective treatment. Our skilled staff and contemporary facilities mean your oral health is in good hands.
We’re also conveniently located in the Isle of Capri, making it easier for you to get high-quality dental care.
Public transport available, bus stop right at front. 780 metres Northcliffe & Surfers Paradise light rail stops. You can plan your route on the TransLink website.
Free Parking on site. Wheelchair accessible.
Payment plans
Dr Short has a keen interest in treating anxious patients and extractions after spending some time practicing emergency dentistry. Dr Short loved her dentist experience growing up. In school Dr Short discovered her love for science and, together with her empathetic nature, she steered towards a career in dentistry. Dentistry has allowed Dr Short to meet many new people, she loves working as part of a team and enjoys the camaraderie and companionship that comes with it.
Dr Short is a good listener and a caring dentist, which helps with treating anxious patients and children. She is passionate about equal accessibility to dental care and strives to ensure patients feel listened to and taken care of. When not tending to patients, Dr Short loves being outdoors and indulging in activities such as running, hill climbing and swimming.
Personally, Dr. Chandima aims to ensure that each and every patient is comfortable and pain free, so they can leave the practice with the best possible experience. In her free time she likes to go hiking, cook spicy Sri Lankan food and cherish time with her teenage daughter.
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1 You can receive 100% back on dental check-up and cleans (select dental items only) once every 6 months at Members First Ultimate Providers. Waiting periods, benefit claiming restrictions, policy and fund rules apply. Excludes orthodontics and in-hospital treatments. Available on all eligible extras products which includes General Dental (excluding FLEXtras and Your Choice Extras 60 where General Dental is not included). If you choose or require any additional dental services, any health insurance benefits will also be subject to your yearly limits. Not available in all areas.
2 Select direct restoration and general fillings only. Benefit claiming restrictions, waiting periods, yearly limits, fund and policy rules apply. Available on all Extras products with general dental at Members First Ultimate Providers. Not available in all areas.
3 Members First Ultimate Providers are not available in all areas.
* Available at Members First practices on Bupa Health Insurance family packages, and selected extras covers when taken with hospital cover on a family membership. Yearly limits, fund rules and waiting periods apply. Child dependants only. Excludes orthodontics and hospital treatments.
** Available at Bupa Dental Members First practices on Bupa Health Insurance Selected family Package Covers, and Selected Extras Covers when taken with hospital cover on a family membership. Yearly limits, waiting periods, fund and policy rules apply. Child dependants only. Excludes orthodontics and hospital treatments. ^ Subject to fund and policy rules, waiting periods and yearly maximums on most services. Patient is responsible for any outstanding amount yet to be paid to the practice at the time of appointment.^^ For most items at our Members First providers. Excludes orthodontics and hospital treatments. Fund and policy rules, waiting periods and yearly limits apply.
^^^ Children must be aged between 2-17 years and meet the Dental Benefit Schedule requirements. Benefit available to eligible patients for treatments bulk billed by participating dental practitioners. Benefits not available for orthodontic or cosmetic dental work and will not be paid for dental services in a hospital.
Any surgical or invasive procedure carries risks. Before proceeding, you should seek a second opinion from an appropriately qualified health practitioner.