Appointment length
Dentally shows the appointment length for the dentist you choose. The standard new-patient allocation is 50 minutes, and some dentists allow longer. Other first-visit appointment types may have different lengths.
New patients
Your first visit, made clear.
Tell us what brought you in. We will help you choose the right appointment, explain what to expect and make the next step clear.
New-patient check-up & cleanFrom $250 · 50-minute standard allocationMay vary by dentist
What brings you in?
Not sure which appointment?Answer a few quick questions. Nothing is submitted.
The Ivy approach
A calmer first visit, with every step made clear.
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Listen first
We begin with what brought you in, what matters to you, and anything that would help you feel more at ease.
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Look carefully
Your dentist examines your teeth and gums, and discusses any photographs or X-rays before they are taken.
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Explain clearly
We show you what we find and talk through the suitable options in plain language, including the choice to do nothing yet.
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Decide together
If anything needs attention, you receive a written plan with indicative costs and time to decide what feels right for you.
A gentler visit
You set the pace.
Dental anxiety is common. Tell us what would make the visit easier. You do not need to explain it away or apologise for it.
- We explain before each step
- You can pause at any time
- No lectures and no judgment
Before you arrive
The useful details, without the guesswork.
If anything is unclear before your visit, call us. We will help you arrive prepared.
Before your visit
If we send you a Dentally Portal link, complete your medical history beforehand, or arrive a little early and we will help.
Have your health fund card available if you would like to claim. A current medication list and any recent dental records can be useful if you already have them.
First visit fees
Consultation and examinationFrom $160
Check-up and cleanFrom $250
We discuss fees before treatment and can process eligible claims through HICAPS for all major health funds.
See the full price guidePractical answers
Before your first visit.
The details most people want to know before an appointment.
Do I need a referral?
No. You can book directly online or call us. A referral from a GP or another dentist is not required for general or cosmetic appointments.
How long is the first appointment?
The standard new-patient check-up and clean allocation is 50 minutes, and some dentists allow longer. Dentally shows the appointment length for the dentist you choose before you confirm. Other first-visit appointment types may have different lengths.
Can I book just a clean?
Most new patients begin with a check-up and clean so the dentist can first assess gum health, X-ray needs, and whether cleaning is appropriate that day. You can discuss every part of the visit before it begins.
Do you look after nervous patients?
Yes. Let us know when you book and we can allow more time, explain each step, and pause whenever you need. You do not need to apologise or explain why you feel nervous.
What if I have not seen a dentist in years?
That is okay. We see patients at every stage and focus on where things are now. The first goal is simply to understand what is happening and agree on a manageable next step.
Can I book my child as a patient?
Yes. Ivy welcomes children and participates in the Child Dental Benefits Schedule for eligible families. Tell us your child's age and the reason for the visit when you book so we can arrange the right appointment length.
Your first appointment
Your first visit starts here.
Book online at Everton Park or Nundah, or call us if you would rather talk it through.
New patients are welcome at Everton Park and Nundah.