A calm and relaxing dental experience
Our team takes special care in ensuring you are as relaxed and comfortable as possible. All our treatment team has undergone special training to help facilitate your care. At Mona Vale Dental and Implant Centre we focus on you, our patient, and tailor treatment plans according to your unique needs.
How can we relieve the stress?
Our team is caring and highly experienced to make you feel at ease from the moment you walk in the door.
Patients are treated by a skilled treatment coordinator at each appointment that will ensure their comfort.
If dental procedures are particularly stressful for you, light sedation techniques can be used to alleviate some of this anxiety. Feel free to discuss this with your Treatment Coordinator at any time during or before your appointment.
Our trained staff can help with relaxation techniques. We’ve learned a few tips along the way and have incorporated essential oils and weighted blankets as part of our comfort kit for patients.
For some treatments, it may be appropriate to use light sedation techniques to make the experience more comfortable for you.
Meet our Team
Meet the team of passionate and skilled dentists, hygienists and support staff. They will be with you every step of the way through your treatment journey.
Dr. Alistair Graham
Principal Dental Surgeon
Alistair is experienced in all areas of General Dentistry and is committed to ensuring that all patients get the highest possible care, individually tailored to your needs. Whether this means Smile Rehabilitations or complex Restorative and Cosmetic work, Alistair’s attention to detail and gentle manner will mean that your visit will be a positive one.
Alistair is widely recognised for his extensive experience in all stages of dental treatments (planning, surgical and restorative) and is a recognised Digital Smile Design (DSD) Master.
Alistair is highly qualified and experienced in the field of implant dentistry, and is one of a few dentists qualified to be able to provide patients with both the surgical and restoring phases of the treatment. This means that patients do not need to be referred to another Specialist dentist for part of their treatment. He lectures in implant dentistry and is a mentor to a number of colleagues.
Alistair qualified as a Dentist at Bristol University, England, and has done further postgraduate study at Sydney University, completing the Graduate Diploma in Clinical Dentistry (Oral Implants). After spending 7 years working in private practice in London he moved to Australia in 2004 and made the Northern Beaches home, starting Mona Vale Dental in early 2009.
Dr. Chase Gatland
Dental Surgeon
Chase delivers high-quality, patient-centred care and understands the importance of providing a comfortable, relaxed experience.
He has a special interest in cosmetic dentistry, orthodontics, and minor oral surgery. He believes that continuing education is vital to ensuring his patients receive the most contemporary and optimal dental care and is committed to ongoing postgraduate learning. He has completed postgraduate study in orthodontics, both fixed and aligners.
Chase graduated from the University of Otago. Soon afterwards, he moved to Sydney, gaining experience in private practice. Outside of the dental clinic, Chase is a competitive rock climber and competes around the world in competitions.
Kristin Barry
Dental Hygienist and Oral Health Therapist
The role of the Hygienist to is run the Prevention and Maintenance side of the Practice, and Kristin does this with great care, attention to detail and the highest quality of clinical care. Kristin graduated from Sydney University with Bachelor of Oral Health degree and works as a Hygienist and Oral Health Therapist. Her dual qualifications enable her to treat all aspects of children’s dentistry as well as her role as a Hygienist for adult patients.
Ariel Chee
Dental Hygienist and Oral Health Therapist
Meet Ariel Chee, our experienced Oral Health Therapist from the University of Otago. With a background in both New Zealand and Australia, Ariel’s passion lies in pediatric dentistry, combining expertise with a passion for educating families on oral health. Beyond the clinic, she’s a self-proclaimed foodie, always ready with fantastic local recommendations. Welcome Ariel, your smile is in good hands.
Lisa Clothier
Dental Practice Manager & DSD Concierge
Lisa joined Mona Vale Dental after a successful career in the travel industry and quickly became a vital part of our team. As both our Practice Manager and DSD Concierge, she combines her organisational skills with a warm, welcoming approach, ensuring that every patient feels comfortable and cared for.
With a Certificate III in Dental Assisting, Lisa is always available to help with any questions, guiding you through each step of your smile transformation. Her kind and organised personality will make you feel right at home during your visit to our practice.
