Frequently Asked Questions

About the Practice

Curran Dental is in Port Plaza at Shop 1, 38 Edinburgh Street, Port Lincoln, conveniently located next to Kmart with accessible car parking.
Monday to Thursday: 8.30am to 5.30pm
Friday: 8.30am to 4.00pm
Saturday and Sunday: Closed
Our practice is led by principal dentist Dr Tim Curran, supported by our team of dentists, oral health therapists, and friendly reception staff. You can meet the full team here.
Yes. Curran Dental has achieved Accreditation status with the Australian Dental Association (ADA), recognised through QIP, the independent body that assesses dental practices against the National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards. We are also part of the Next Smile Australia network for All-on-4® dental implant treatment.

Please bring your reading glasses if you wear them, a list of any medications you take, your health fund card (if applicable), your Veterans Affairs card (if applicable), and your child's Medicare card if they are participating in the Child Dental Benefits Schedule.
Your dentist will conduct a thorough examination including a check for tooth decay and gum disease, a charting of your existing teeth, an orthodontic assessment of your bite, an oral cancer screening, and a check of your jaw joint and lymph nodes. X-rays may be taken if indicated. You'll then receive a personalised written treatment plan and the chance to discuss any concerns. Read more about your first visit.
Yes. We're very aware that many of our patients travel significant distances to see us, and we aim to minimise the number of visits required wherever possible.

Yes, we accept all health insurance funds and are an NIB First Choice Provider, which helps reduce out-of-pocket expenses for NIB members.
Yes, we have HICAPS facilities for on-the-spot health insurance claims, so you only pay the gap on the day.
We offer Afterpay for smaller treatments with no deposit required, and MediPay for more complex treatment plans (from $2,000 to $55,000, over terms of up to 48 months). You can check your eligibility for MediPay in 10 seconds with the Pay Later Calculator.
For eligible patients we bulk bill through government schemes including the Medicare Child Dental Benefits Schedule (CDBS), the General Dental Scheme (GDS), the Emergency Dental Scheme (EDS), and through the Department of Veterans' Affairs (DVA). Annual or biannual limits may apply.

Common dental emergencies include toothaches, dental infections, bleeding, swelling, and damaged or knocked-out teeth. If you're unsure, call our reception team on (08) 8682 3478 and we can advise.
We make time to see emergency patients as soon as possible and aim to offer after-hours care where required. Call (08) 8682 3478 to speak with reception. Read more about emergency dentistry.

You're not alone, dental anxiety is very common. Please let our team know when booking, at reception, or directly with your dentist so we can support you. During treatment you can raise your hand at any time to pause. Many patients find it helpful for the dentist to walk them through what's happening; others prefer distractions like music. We also offer a range of sedation options including nitrous oxide and oral sedation.