A Privately Owned Practice Frenchs Forest Families Trust

Calm, unhurried dental care from a close-knit team, just over the Wakehurst Parkway.

Recognised in the Northern Beaches Local Business Awards

All major health funds via HICAPS

Interest-free payment plans

Serving the Northern Beaches since 2009

Familiar faces, honest advice, and appointments that are never rushed.

Some dental practices feel like a production line. Mona Vale Dental is the opposite. We have been privately owned since 2009, led by principal dentist Dr Alistair Graham and a small team who have worked together for years and genuinely take the time to know you. Families from Frenchs Forest come to us for that steady, personal approach: familiar faces at every visit, honest advice about what you do and do not need, and appointments that are never rushed.

The dentist behind the practice

Mona Vale Dental is owned and led by Dr Alistair Graham, who has practised for more than 25 years. He earned his Bachelor of Dental Surgery at the University of Bristol and a Graduate Diploma in Clinical Dentistry in Oral Implants at the University of Sydney. A Digital Smile Design Master and educator, he teaches other dentists and directs the Northern Beaches International Team for Implantology Study Club, a group of dentists he leads to discuss complex cases and advances in modern dentistry, named International Team for Implantology Study Club of the Year 2026. Alongside him is a close team, including Dr Chase Gatland and long-standing hygienists, so your family sees people who know your history.

“Good dental care starts with understanding the full picture.”

Care your family can count on

General and preventive care

Regular check-ups, cleans and fillings to keep small problems small.

Children's dentistry

Relaxed, friendly visits that help kids build good habits early.

Gum disease treatment

Gentle care for bleeding or sore gums to protect long-term oral health.

Invisalign and clear aligners

Discreet straightening that fits around work and school.

Dental implants

Natural-looking replacements for missing teeth, with planning and placement in-house.

Emergency dental

Same-day help when a toothache or breakage cannot wait.

What makes us different

There are plenty of dentists closer to home, so the families who travel to us tend to stay for the way we work. A few things stand out:

Owner-led continuity

Privately owned since 2009, so you see the same familiar team rather than a rotating roster.

Unhurried appointments

We pace visits so there is time to explain options and answer questions, with support for nervous patients.

Modern technology

3D imaging, Digital Smile Design and same-day CEREC crowns help us plan carefully and cut down repeat visits.

Joined-up implant care

Surgery and the final restoration happen under one roof with one team.

Simple payments

All major health funds via HICAPS on the spot, with interest-free payment plans available.

Coming from Frenchs Forest

The trip from Frenchs Forest is a straightforward one, roughly 20 kilometres by car. Most patients head across on the Wakehurst Parkway and Warringah Road before joining Mona Vale Road down to the coast.

If you are near the Northern Beaches Hospital precinct, Glenrose Village or the shops along Forest Way, you are only a short drive from us, and many patients fit an appointment in around work at the hospital or a weekend near Lionel Watts Reserve. You will find the practice on Waratah Street in the middle of Mona Vale village, with the shops and the beach close by if you want to make a morning of it.

Common questions from Frenchs Forest families

Are you good with children and nervous patients?

Yes. We see whole families and take a calm, gentle approach, with extra time and sedation options for anxious patients.
Yes. From smile makeovers to full implant treatment, planning and treatment are handled by our own team.
We accept all major health funds through HICAPS so you can claim on the spot, and interest-free plans are available.
Book online any time, or call (02) 9997 1100 during opening hours.

Book your family's visit

You can book an appointment online, or if you can’t find the appointment type or time you’re after, contact us and our friendly team can help you find a suitable appointment or add you to the waitlist.

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