Shelley and Parkwood
Two convenient locations serving Perth's southern suburbs: Shelley and Parkwood.
You might be overdue, worried about a tooth, or trying to make sense of advice you have been given elsewhere. At The Dental & Implant Studio, serving Shelley and Parkwood, the first step is a careful dental assessment and a conversation about what is happening, what can wait, and which options are clinically relevant to you.

Two convenient locations serving Perth's southern suburbs: Shelley and Parkwood.
Your care is guided by a team focused on careful assessment, clear explanation, and planning around what matters to you.
Assessment, imaging, suitability, and maintenance are discussed before treatment recommendations are made.
Costs and timelines are explained after clinical assessment because implant needs differ from person to person.
Patients often arrive with more than a dental problem. There may be cost worry, embarrassment about time away, fear of being judged, concern about pain, or confusion after reading dental implant advertising online. Our approach is calm and assessment-led, with time to discuss suitability, oral health, anatomy, timing, maintenance, alternatives, and possible risks before you decide what feels right for you.
Implant care is only useful when the plan matches the person. We look at oral health, bite, bone and gum support, hygiene access, medical history, and the final restoration before talking through options. That helps the appointment feel considered rather than rushed, and gives you a clearer reason behind each recommendation.
Patients often want to know who will guide them after the first visit. Our studio keeps communication steady, so the discussion about implants, restorative care, general dentistry, reviews, and maintenance feels connected. The goal is for you to understand what is happening at each stage and who to contact when questions come up.
The studio combines implant planning with everyday dental care for Shelley, Parkwood, and surrounding suburbs. That matters because implant suitability is connected to the rest of the mouth. Prevention, periodontal health, restorations, bite, and maintenance all influence what is appropriate and how care should be reviewed over time.
You do not need to arrive knowing the treatment name. Some patients come in for a check-up, some with a broken tooth, some to talk through implants, veneers, aligners, anxiety, or a quote that feels hard to compare. The useful starting point is the same: understand the whole mouth first, then explain the choices clearly.
Selected pathway
Dental implants can be considered when one or more teeth are missing, but suitability depends on oral health, bone volume, medical history, and the final restoration required. We plan implants around function, hygiene access, aesthetics, and long-term review.
Commonly discussed when you are missing a tooth, struggling with a gap, considering alternatives to a bridge or denture, or want to understand implant cost factors in Perth.
Understand implant careCall The Dental & Implant Studio if you are unsure whether to book a routine visit, an implant consultation, urgent advice, or a discussion about an existing plan. Our team can help you choose the most appropriate next step and explain what information to bring.
If you are comparing dental implant options, worried about a missing tooth, or unsure whether your concern is urgent, you can contact the studio with a short description of what is happening. This helps our team guide you toward the right appointment type. It is not a diagnosis or treatment recommendation.
Share what you would like help with, including missing teeth, loose dentures, failed crowns, dental anxiety, or a quote you would like explained. Our team can suggest the most appropriate appointment type. A full clinical examination is required before we can confirm suitability, timing, treatment options, or estimated costs.
A local team of dentists and an oral health therapist focused on practical guidance, steady communication, and continuity from the first appointment through review and maintenance, without over-weighting any one clinician.

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Dr. Chopra graduated from the University of Western Australia and focuses on helping patients understand their dental health before making decisions. His consultations place emphasis on education, careful assessment, and treatment planning that is explained in practical language.
At the studio, Dr. Chopra is closely involved in implant and restorative conversations, including suitability, function, aesthetics, maintenance, and the sequence of care. Outside dentistry, he enjoys motorsports, football, and music, and is Vice President of the WA Dental Alumni Association.

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Dr. Philene Ng completed a Doctor of Dental Medicine at the University of Western Australia in 2020. She has a strong interest in restorative and preventative dentistry, with appointments shaped around communication and patient education.
Her approach supports patients who want to understand what is happening with their teeth and what options may be appropriate. Outside work, Dr. Ng enjoys the gym, cooking, baking, and planning travel, bringing a calm and balanced presence to the team.

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Dr. David Lau graduated from the University of Adelaide in 2022 and offers a broad range of dental treatments. He values patient-centred care and takes particular interest in helping anxious patients feel more at ease during appointments.
His work supports the wider studio approach by making everyday dentistry feel understandable and approachable. Away from the clinic, Dr. Lau enjoys the outdoors, culinary adventures, family gatherings, and exploring new food experiences.

Oral Health Therapist
Lydia Lee graduated from Curtin University in 2017 as an Oral Health Therapist. She provides thorough cleans, periodontal maintenance, oral health education, and supportive care for children and adults.
Her work is especially important for patients considering or maintaining implants, because gum health and daily cleaning routines influence long-term oral health. Outside the studio, Lydia enjoys food spots, travelling, volunteering, outdoor activities, musicals, and concerts.
Ask the studio which payment pathways can be discussed after your assessment.
Learn MoreBring your fund details so questions can be checked against your own cover.
Learn MoreSome patients ask about funding pathways once a written estimate is prepared.
Learn MoreAsk the studio which payment pathways can be discussed after your assessment.
Learn MoreBring your fund details so questions can be checked against your own cover.
Learn MoreSome patients ask about funding pathways once a written estimate is prepared.
Learn MorePayment discussions are linked to the actual plan, not generic treatment packages.
Learn MoreCover questions vary by fund and should be checked against your personal policy.
Learn MoreThe team can explain which practical questions to ask before you decide.
Learn MorePayment discussions are linked to the actual plan, not generic treatment packages.
Learn MoreCover questions vary by fund and should be checked against your personal policy.
Learn MoreThe team can explain which practical questions to ask before you decide.
Learn MoreEligibility and coverage details need to be confirmed for your circumstances.
Learn MoreEstimated costs are explained after assessment so next steps are clearer.
Learn MoreEligibility and coverage details need to be confirmed for your circumstances.
Learn MoreEstimated costs are explained after assessment so next steps are clearer.
Learn MoreCost can feel like the hardest part to ask about, especially if you have seen dental implant prices online that do not explain what is included. Implant, restorative, and family dental fees vary because they depend on your assessment findings, the number of teeth involved, gum and bone health, the final restoration, appointment staging, and any supporting care. After assessment, we explain the estimate in plain language so you can check cover, compare quotes, ask questions, and decide in your own time.
Replacing one tooth, several teeth, or supporting a larger restoration changes the planning, components, time, and appointments involved.
Bone volume, gum health, and previous tooth loss can affect whether additional preparation or staged treatment needs to be discussed.
The crown, bridge, or other restoration connected to the implant is part of the total plan and must be designed for function and maintenance.
Some plans can be completed in fewer stages, while others need healing time, periodontal care, or review before moving forward.
Sedation or additional comfort planning may be discussed when clinically suitable and can influence the appointment pathway.
Cover and payment options vary. We explain estimates after assessment so you can check your own fund or provider details clearly.
Any surgical or invasive procedure carries risks. Before proceeding, you should seek a second opinion from an appropriately qualified health practitioner.
Any surgical or invasive procedure carries risks. Before proceeding, you should seek a second opinion from an appropriately qualified health practitioner.
Your first appointment is a chance to explain what has been happening, what you are hoping to change, and what might make treatment difficult for you. Depending on the concern, the clinician may examine your teeth and gums, review your medical history, discuss x-rays or imaging, explain findings, and outline the next step. Treatment is not assumed before assessment.
Many patients arrive feeling nervous or unsure. The appointment is designed to gather information first, then explain what is known, what still needs checking, and which decisions can wait until you have clearer information.