Cameron and Co Dental is a QIP-accredited, family-owned and operated dental practice located at 175 Ross River Road, Townsville, Queensland 4812. Originally established as Smile Dental in 1998 by Townsville-born principal dentist Dr Cameron Arnold, the practice was renamed Cameron and Co Dental in 2016, reflecting the close-knit, family-oriented culture that defines the clinic's approach to patient care. With over 35 years of practice in Townsville, Dr Arnold and his team are recognized for delivering meticulous, technically advanced dentistry within a genuinely relaxing environment that is deliberately designed to feel more like a health spa than a traditional dental clinic.
Why Choose Cameron and Co Dental
Cameron and Co Dental occupies a distinctive position in the Townsville dental market through a combination of verified accreditation, long-term owner-operated continuity, and a patient experience program that goes well beyond the standard clinical setting. The practice holds QIP accreditation for quality and safety standards. It operates a purpose-built relaxation room with a zero gravity chair, a comfort menu offering warm towels, heat packs, and noise-cancelling headphones, and an indoor client lounge and outdoor courtyard where freshly baked bread and coffee are served before appointments. The clinical team includes a dedicated orthodontist with a postgraduate diploma and two oral health therapists, covering the full patient lifecycle from infant oral health through to complex adult restorative cases. The practice uses an iTero 3D intraoral scanner for precise digital impressions, and trains weekly in-house alongside quarterly training from international dental educators.
Treatments and Specialties
Cameron and Co Dental delivers comprehensive treatment across four core areas. Health and hygiene services include professional cleaning, personalised oral care planning, minimal intervention dentistry, gum disease prevention and management, and life-stage care covering pregnancy, babies, children, adults, and seniors. Cosmetic dentistry encompasses porcelain and composite veneers, professional teeth whitening, Invisalign clear aligner therapy, and traditional braces. Restorative dentistry covers dental implants, crowns, bridges, tooth-coloured fillings, and root canal therapy. Neuromuscular dentistry is a specialty focus, addressing jaw alignment to relieve headaches, teeth grinding, jaw pain, and snoring, as well as facial aesthetics injectables and custom sports mouthguards. Sleep apnoea solutions complete the neuromuscular offering.
Team and Credentials
Dr Cameron Arnold (BDSc, University of Queensland) is the principal dentist and owner, with over 35 years of dental practice in Townsville and highly regarded expertise in cosmetic and restorative dentistry. Dr Jonathon Aspinall (BDSu JCU; PGDipClin Ortho, College of Light and Dark Sciences; FICCDE) joined the practice in 2016 and specializes in orthodontics using advanced techniques and technology. Sierra King (BOH Therapy and Hygiene) is an oral health therapist with 13 years of experience treating children, teens, and young adults with preventive and restorative care. Yash Basista (BOH Therapy and Hygiene, CQU) provides patient-centred preventive care alongside the principal dentists. Clinical coordinator Carly Rohan, who joined in 2013, assists with complex cases and operation of the iTero 3D scanner.
Facilities and Technology
The purpose-built Ross River Road practice is equipped with an iTero 3D intraoral scanner for digital impressions used in Invisalign and restorative planning, top-of-the-line dental equipment across all treatment rooms, and a dedicated relaxation room with a zero gravity chair and comfort menu. The practice bakes fresh bread daily and maintains a staffed client lounge and outdoor courtyard, creating an environment distinct from conventional clinical settings.
International and Regional Patient Services
Cameron and Co Dental primarily serves the Townsville metropolitan area and surrounding North Queensland communities. The practice's reputation for gentle, anxiety-aware dentistry and its comfort program make it a strong choice for patients who have avoided dental care due to previous difficult experiences. New patient forms for both adults and children are available online. The practice does not operate on weekends, with appointments available Monday to Friday during standard business hours.
Location and Access
Cameron and Co Dental is located at 175 Ross River Road, Townsville, Queensland 4812. The practice is accessible by road with parking available on site. Contact the team through the website at cameronandco.com.au or via Facebook and Instagram.
