Dentist Gordon: Why Gordon Families Choose St Ives Smiles Dentistry

Q: What do treatments cost at St Ives Smiles?

A guide to some common treatments: Check-up: comprehensive exam with X-rays from $191, scale and polish from $180 Dental implant: single tooth with crown from $6,000, consultation from $360 Teeth whitening: take-home kit from $450, in-chair from $650 Invisalign: full treatment from $8,500, consultation from $500 Veneers: composite from $650, porcelain from $2,300 Wisdom tooth removal: simple from $300, surgical from $530 HICAPS is available on the spot, the Child Dental Benefits Schedule applies for eligible children, and payment plans are available in-house or through humm.

Family and cosmetic dentistry for Gordon and the Upper North Shore

St Ives Smiles is a welcoming family dental practice caring for Gordon households of every age, from a child’s first check-up to teeth whitening, Invisalign and dental implants, with a gentle approach that helps young children and nervous patients feel at ease.

We have cared for Upper North Shore families for over 30 years, and we are an easy trip from Gordon: about a 10-minute drive up Mona Vale Road, or a direct bus that stops metres from our door, with free on-site parking. Book online or call (02) 9488 8378. New patients from Gordon are always welcome.

Why Gordon Families Make the Short Trip

One team sees your whole family, from a child’s first check-up to a grandparent’s next appointment, and takes the time to explain what’s happening at every stage.

“Good dentistry isn’t about telling people what to do. It’s about giving you a clear picture of your options, then supporting the path that’s right for you.”

Dr Jeremy Hockey, principal dentist

Nervous about visiting the dentist?

For anxious visits we offer happy gas and oral sedation given in-house by our own dentists, plus IV sedation with a visiting sedationist for longer appointments. There are options to suit how you are feeling on the day.

Thinking about improving your smile?

Our cosmetic treatments include teeth whitening, veneers and clear aligners such as Invisalign, and we can show you a digital preview to help plan the result before you decide to go ahead.

Missing or damaged teeth?

Dental implants are planned in-house with a 3D CBCT scanner for detailed imaging, and Dr Jeremy Hockey holds a Fellowship of the International Congress of Oral Implantologists (FICOI). Bone grafting and sinus lifts are handled here too where needed.

Bringing the whole family?

We look after children from their very first check-up through to grandparents’ care, giving little ones the time they need to feel comfortable, with the Child Dental Benefits Schedule accepted for eligible kids.

Prefer one-visit crowns?

Many crowns can be designed and fitted in a single visit using in-house digital scanning and same-day milling, so there is no messy mould and no second appointment to come back for.

What if you have a dental emergency?

A knocked, chipped or aching tooth should not have to wait. We keep room for same-day emergency care and have a dedicated emergency line on 0422 270 577 so you can reach us when it matters.

Thinking about the cost?

We claim on the spot through HICAPS, accept the Child Dental Benefits Schedule for eligible children, and offer payment plans either in-house or through humm. We are happy to talk costs through before anything goes ahead.

Keeping more in one place?

From routine check-ups to wisdom teeth removal, crowns and orthodontic treatment, we handle a lot under one roof, so less ends up needing a referral and your history stays together.

Looking for a Dentist Near Gordon?

Getting to St Ives Smiles from Gordon is easy. We’re about 6 km north, a short drive up Mona Vale Road, or a direct bus route 195 from Gordon Station. There’s free parking right at the door, so no meters and no circling the block.

About a 10-minute drive up Mona Vale Road
Bus 195 from Gordon Station stops ~30 m from our door, with no transfer
Free on-site parking at the practice
HICAPS on-site plus the Child Dental Benefits Schedule (CDBS) for eligible kids
Whole-family care, from toddlers to grandparents
Payment plans in-house or through humm

How to find us?

How to drive from Gordon to St Ives Smiles Dentistry?

From Gordon town centre (St Johns Ave / Pacific Highway), head north on the Pacific Highway

Turn right onto Mona Vale Road (A3) and follow it east toward St Ives

Turn left onto Cowan Road, then continue onto Killeaton Street

Turn onto Carbeen Avenue and then Warrimoo Avenue. St Ives Smiles is at 7/160, with free on-site parking

about 6 km • roughly 10 minutes in normal traffic

Getting to our practice from Gordon is quick and simple, and you’re already on the natural route.

From the Pacific Highway, turn onto Mona Vale Road and follow it east toward St Ives, then take Cowan Road and Killeaton Street through to Warrimoo Avenue. The trip is quick and on roads you already use. Free on-site parking is waiting at the door. No meter to feed, no block to circle.

How to catch public transport from Gordon to St Ives Smiles?

Walk

Walk to the Gordon Station bus interchange (Werona Ave)

Bus

Board bus route 195 (Gordon to St Ives Chase) and alight at "St Ives Chase Shopping Centre, Warrimoo Av", about 30 metres from the practice, no transfer

Walk

Short walk to 7/160 Warrimoo Ave, St Ives NSW 2075

Public transport from Gordon is just as easy.

Gordon Station, on the T1 North Shore Line and the T9 Northern Line, is the area’s transport hub, with a bus interchange right beside it. From there, bus route 195 (Gordon to St Ives Chase) runs to the stop named “St Ives Chase Shopping Centre, Warrimoo Av”, about 30 metres from our front door, with no transfer. It is one of the few nearby practices you can reach from a train station without changing buses.

Who You’ll See at the Practice

Dr Jeremy Hockey and Ms Theresa Tran-Nguyen have owned and run St Ives Smiles since 2022, leading a team that still includes founding dentist Dr Bentley Sacks. Previously known as Dr Bentley Sacks’ Dental Surgery, we are a long-standing dental practice of over 30 years, caring for the North Shore from St Ives. Dr Hockey also holds a Fellowship of the International Congress of Oral Implantologists (FICOI).

Most visits start with everyday dental care, the check-ups, cleans and fillings that keep a family’s teeth healthy, alongside cosmetic care, with children’s dentistry for the little ones. If something goes wrong, emergency dental care is fitted in the same day where possible.

From our home in St Ives, we also look after nearby Killara, Pymble and nearby Lindfield. See the suburbs we serve, our dentist on the North Shore page, or our St Ives dental practice home page.

At St Ives Smiles Dentistry, we aim to provide you with quality and caring dental service whilst incorporating the ever evolving modern age of dentistry.

Our Dental Services

Gordon Patients Frequently Ask

What happens at a first visit?

A first visit is usually a check-up and clean, with any X-rays we need, so we can get to know your teeth and go over anything you would like to look at. We keep the explanations plain and only suggest treatment that genuinely makes sense for you.

What do treatments cost at St Ives Smiles?

A guide to some common treatments:

Check-up: comprehensive exam with X-rays from $191, scale and polish from $180
Dental implant: single tooth with crown from $6,000, consultation from $360
Teeth whitening: take-home kit from $450, in-chair from $650
Invisalign: full treatment from $8,500, consultation from $500
Veneers: composite from $650, porcelain from $2,300
Wisdom tooth removal: simple from $300, surgical from $530

HICAPS is available on the spot, the Child Dental Benefits Schedule applies for eligible children, and payment plans are available in-house or through humm.

How often should I have a dental check-up?

Healthdirect Australia and the Australian Dental Association recommend a check-up every 6 to 12 months for most people, even without any symptoms. That’s an aim rather than a fixed rule, since a dentist may recommend a different interval once they’ve seen a patient’s own teeth and gums.

When should my child first see a dentist?

Healthdirect Australia recommends bringing children in for their first dental check-up by their first birthday, or as soon as their first tooth appears, whichever comes first, with regular check-ups continuing after that.

Does St Ives Smiles accept CDBS for Gordon families?

Yes. Reception checks CDBS eligibility and the remaining benefit at the appointment, and the scheme covers a defined list of basic services: check-ups, X-rays, cleaning, fissure sealing, fillings, root canals and extractions, though orthodontic treatment and anything cosmetic sit outside it. Eligibility depends on three things lining up in the same calendar year: Medicare cover, being aged 0 to 17 for at least part of that year, and a parent or carer receiving a qualifying payment, Family Tax Benefit Part A being the one most families already get, though it is not the only payment that counts. Nothing needs to be applied for separately; eligible families are sent a letter.

What are your opening hours?

The practice is open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 8:30am to 5pm, Wednesday from 9am to 4pm, and Saturday by appointment. Sunday is closed.

What should I bring to my first appointment?

Bring your Medicare card if your child may be eligible for the Child Dental Benefits Schedule, your private health fund card so we can claim on the spot through HICAPS, and any recent dental X-rays if you have them.

Do you take out wisdom teeth, or refer them out?

We take out wisdom teeth here at the practice rather than referring you elsewhere, using 3D scanning to plan the procedure and offering sedation if that would help you feel more comfortable. Trickier cases are always discussed with you first.

Are you taking new patients from Gordon?

Yes, we welcome new patients from Gordon and right across the Upper North Shore. You can book online or call (02) 9488 8378, and reception can talk through the drive or bus route if that helps.

How far is St Ives Smiles from Gordon, and what’s the easiest way to get here?

We’re about 6 km from Gordon, roughly a 10-minute drive up Mona Vale Road, or a direct trip on bus 195 from Gordon Station that stops about 30 metres from our door with no transfer. Free on-site parking is waiting when you drive in.

Can I get to St Ives Smiles from Gordon Station without driving?

Yes. Gordon Station sits on the T1 North Shore Line and the T9 Northern Line, with a bus interchange right beside it. From there, bus 195 runs to the stop metres from our door, so you can reach us from the station without changing buses or driving at all.

Is parking difficult near Gordon, or at the practice?

Parking near the Pacific Highway shops in Gordon is typically metered or time-limited. Free on-site parking is waiting at our door instead, with no meter and no time limit, which is one reason a lot of Gordon families find the short trip easier than it looks.

A local snapshot of Gordon

Gordon is the civic heart of Ku-ring-gai. The council chambers, the central library and the Gordon Centre with its Woolworths and Harvey Norman all sit along the Pacific Highway, and Gordon Station is the area’s main transport interchange. For most local families the daily run already points toward Mona Vale Road, the same road that brings you to us.

Information reviewed 24 July 2026.