The Townsville Dental Centre on Kokoda Street is a dedicated branch of the established Townsville Dental Centre group, located at Shop 3, 15-23 Kokoda Street, Idalia, Townsville, Queensland 4811. Part of a two-location practice serving the Idalia area, the Kokoda Street clinic delivers the group's full range of general, cosmetic, restorative, and emergency dental services through a team of six experienced dentists. The practice treats patients of all ages with a mission of treating every patient as a long-term oral health partner, combining modern technology with a gentle, personalised approach.
Why Choose The Townsville Dental Centre Kokoda Street
The Kokoda Street branch benefits from the full resources and team depth of the Townsville Dental Centre group, including access to six dentists with diverse clinical backgrounds and specialty interests. The clinic is a preferred provider for Medibank Private, HCF Smiles for Life, and Teachers Union Health Fund (TUH), with Australian Unity, Defence Health, and HICAPS also accepted, meaning most insured Townsville patients can maximise their annual dental benefits here. Afterpay is available for patients who prefer to spread treatment costs over time. Emergency appointments are offered seven days a week, including Sundays by arrangement, providing genuine peace of mind for patients with urgent dental needs. The clinic uses advanced digital radiography, modern equipment, and an electronic dental record system for efficient, low-radiation diagnostics and accurate long-term patient records.
Treatments and Specialties
The Kokoda Street practice offers a comprehensive treatment menu spanning all major dental disciplines. General dentistry covers check-ups, scale and cleans, fillings, periodontics, root canal treatment, wisdom tooth removal, bruxism treatment, and bad breath management. Cosmetic dentistry includes porcelain veneers, composite veneers, composite bonding, and professional Zoom teeth whitening for in-chair results. Dental implants provide a permanent tooth replacement solution, supported by crowns, bridges, and dentures for restorative cases. Children's dentistry and custom sports mouthguards are available for younger patients. Neuromuscular dentistry and sedation dentistry (happy gas) are offered for patients with dental anxiety, and teeth straightening with clear aligners including Invisalign rounds out the cosmetic and orthodontic offering.
Team and Credentials
The clinical team is led by Dr Himakshu Vyas (BSc Biomedical Sciences, 1993, with a research background in oral cancer molecular biology) and includes Dr Lakshmi Kamasani (Gulbarga University, India; 12 years of independent practice; complex restorative focus), Dr Sonia (BDS India, 1992; 26+ years experience including Indian Army service; interest in cosmetic dentistry, children's dentistry, sedation, and Invisalign), Dr Grishma Chaudhari (K M Shah Dental College, Gujarat, 2012; minimally invasive dentistry and endodontics), Dr Bindu (Gitam Dental College, India; restorative, preventive, and endodontic focus), and Dr Monica (NTR University of Health Sciences, India, 2013; complex restorations, crowns, bridges, and extractions). The support team includes a practice administrator, five reception coordinators, and eleven dental assistants across both locations.
Facilities and Technology
The Kokoda Street clinic is equipped with digital radiography for reduced-radiation imaging, modern dental chairs and instruments, an electronic dental record system, and Zoom professional teeth whitening technology. Happy gas sedation is available for anxious patients and children requiring a calmer treatment environment.
International and Regional Patient Services
The Townsville Dental Centre's Kokoda Street location serves the Idalia suburb and the wider Townsville metropolitan area, with easy road access for patients traveling from surrounding North Queensland suburbs and regional communities. The seven-day emergency availability and extended weekday hours to 6:30pm make the clinic particularly convenient for working adults and families who cannot attend appointments during standard business hours. New patient enquiries and appointment requests can be submitted online through the practice website.
Location and Access
The Townsville Dental Centre — Kokoda Street is located at Shop 3, 15-23 Kokoda Street, Idalia QLD 4811. Phone: 07 4729 0241. Email: [email protected]. Trading hours are Monday to Thursday 8am to 6:30pm, Friday 8am to 5pm, Saturday 8am to 2pm, and Sunday by appointment. The group's second location at Fairfield Central Shopping Centre is also available for patients who prefer a shopping centre setting.