The Townsville Dental Centre (Kokoda) is the original full-service location of the two-clinic Townsville Dental Centre operator and trades from Shop 3 of the Fairfield Waters Medical Centre on Kokoda Street, Idalia. It is one of two sister clinics under the same ownership; the other operates inside Fairfield Central Shopping Centre on Lakeside Drive, a short drive away. The Kokoda Street site functions as the main, full-scope clinic and handles longer or more complex appointments.
What this clinic offers
The practice provides full general dentistry — check-ups, scale and cleans, fillings, gum care, root canal therapy, extractions, wisdom-tooth removal, crowns, bridges, and dentures. Cosmetic services include teeth whitening, porcelain and composite veneers, and composite bonding. Implant work, children’s dentistry, custom mouthguards, and bruxism splints are also offered. Emergency appointments are available seven days a week, with Sunday slots by arrangement.
Who it suits
The Kokoda Street location is positioned for patients in Idalia, Oonoonba, South Townsville, Cluden, and the southern bayside suburbs who want a single full-service clinic for the whole household. Extended weekday hours and Saturday morning appointments suit working adults and school-age children. Patients seeking a specifically in-shopping-centre appointment may prefer the operator’s sister clinic at Fairfield Central.
Practical access
Trading hours are Monday to Thursday 8:00 am to 6:30 pm, Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, and Saturday 8:00 am to 2:00 pm; Sundays are by appointment for emergencies. The clinic sits inside the Fairfield Waters Medical Centre, which provides shared on-site parking. Wheelchair accessibility details are not published on the clinic’s own website and should be confirmed by phone.
Health funds and payment
HICAPS on-the-spot claiming is supported. Listed health-fund relationships include Medibank Private, HCF “Smiles for Life”, Australian Unity, Defence Health, and Teachers Health. CDBS bulk-billing for eligible children is not explicitly stated on the clinic’s own website and should be confirmed by phone.
Sources
- The Townsville Dental Centre — official website
- The Townsville Dental Centre — contact and locations
- Smile.com.au listing — Kokoda Street
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Sources and verification
- https://thetownsvilledentist.com.au/
- https://thetownsvilledentist.com.au/contact/
- https://www.smile.com.au/dentist/idalia/qld/the-townsville-dental-centre-kokoda-street/479
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Frequently asked questions
Where is The Townsville Dental Centre (Kokoda) located?
It is at Shop 3, Fairfield Waters Medical Centre, 15-23 Kokoda Street, Idalia QLD 4811. This is the operators full-scope clinic in the southern bayside area of Townsville, serving patients in Idalia, Oonoonba, South Townsville and Cluden. A sister clinic under the same ownership operates inside Fairfield Central Shopping Centre on Lakeside Drive a short drive away.
Is The Townsville Dental Centre (Kokoda) open on weekends or after hours?
Yes. The clinic opens Monday to Thursday from 8:00 am to 6:30 pm, Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, and Saturday mornings 8:00 am to 2:00 pm. Sundays are by appointment for emergencies. The extended weekday evenings and Saturday morning sessions suit working adults and school-age children, and emergency appointments are available seven days a week.
Which health funds does The Townsville Dental Centre (Kokoda) accept?
The clinic supports HICAPS on-the-spot health-fund claiming. Listed fund relationships include Medibank, HCF, Australian Unity, Defence Health and Teachers Health. CDBS bulk-billing for eligible children is not explicitly stated on the clinics own website, so families should confirm childrens cover and any gap fees by phone before booking an appointment.
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