Your Friendly Children’s Dentist Bondi Junction.

Gentle Children’s Dental Care at Optimal Dental Care

At Optimal Dental Care, we provide gentle dental services for families in Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs. With over 20 years of experience, our clinic is dedicated to offering quality treatment in a calm, friendly, and comfortable environment for children of all ages.

Our goal is to provide high-quality care tailored to each patient's needs. We understand that dental visits can feel overwhelming for some children, particularly those who are younger or anxious. That is why we personalise every appointment with a compassionate approach designed to help your child feel at ease.

We ensure that no appointment is rushed and that every child is welcomed with warmth and care..

About Our Family Dentist in Bondi Junction – Dr Kate Lee

At Optimal Dental Care, we focus on early intervention and preventive care to ensure the long-term health of our patients.

Dr Kate Lee completed her Doctor of Dental Medicine degree at the University of Sydney with distinction, and she is an accredited member of the Australian Dental Association.

Her scope of practice includes check-ups and cleans for all ages, fillings, crowns, extractions, root canal treatment, aligner treatment, whitening and more.

Dr Kate believes in building positive relationships with patients to help achieve long-term healthy smiles. She takes the time to listen, explain procedures calmly, and create a positive dental experience for each and everyone.

Kids Dental Visits

Dental appointment can be daunting for both the child and the parents. What you can expect from the appointment include:

Gentle examination
Fun and interactive experience in the dental chair
Professional cleans and fluoride application
Demonstration of how to brush your teeth for both children and parents
Discuss healthy diet for babies and children.
Parent education on tooth development and growth

Why Kids Need Regular Visits

As your child grows and develops, regular dental visits are essential because their teeth, jaws and daily habits quickly change. Seeing a dentist regularly helps prevent problems early and support healthy development.

What regular visits do:

Monitoring Bite Development and Tooth Alignment
- Pick up on early signs of crowding and start interceptive orthodontic treatment which may remove the need for braces in the future or reduce complexity
Treat cavities early
- Early cavities can be treated simply. Large cavities require extensive treatment that can be costly and difficult.
Avoid pain and infection
- Untreated dental problem can lead to toothaches which interrupt eating, sleeping and result in missed school or important days
Support overall health
- Oral health is integrated to overall health, problems in the mouth can affect nutrition, speech, confidence and development in children
Teach healthy habits and build comfort with dental care
- Reinforce lifelong proper brushing and flossing habits
- Non-emergency visits help children become comfortable visiting the dentist, reducing anxiety about dentists for life
Dental radiographs
- Monitor for cavities and other pathology
Early referral to a specialist if needed

Dental checkups are recommended every 6 month for most children, however some children may need more frequent visits depending on their risk for orthodontic issues or cavities.

Why Families in Bondi Junction Choose Optimal Dental Care

Over 20 years of experience providing dental care for those in Bondi Junction, Woollahra, and the Eastern Suburbs

Continued education to stay current in the latest developments and practices in dentistry

Comprehensive dental services in one location with cutting-edge x-ray machines that can take OPGs and Cone Beam CT scans

Gentle care for anxious children and little ones & personalised treatment tailored to each child’s needs

Focus on prevention, education, and positive dental experiences

Convenient location near Westfield Bondi Junction and Bondi Junction Station

Our practice has been well known in the Eastern Suburbs for many years, with many patients referring family and friends to our clinic.

Are kids' dental check ups bulk billed?

Dental check-ups are bulk billed for eligible children aged 0–17 years under the Australian Government's Child Dental Benefits Schedule (CDBS).

Optimal Dental Care is a CDBS provider. Eligible children who hold an active Medicare card and whose parents or guardians receive an eligible government payment can be bulk billed for dental services.