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Clinical Excellence, Compassionate Care

Contemporary Smiles

Clinical Excellence and Compassionate Care for you and your family.

Dr. Barry Phelan founded Contemporary Smiles in 2008 with the vision of creating The Illawarra’s premier dental centre, dedicated to providing patients with the best possible care. Our philosophy revolves around offering the most advanced dental treatments and creating beautiful natural smiles, whilst always maintaining the highest standards of modern dentistry.

Dr Barry Phelan

Dr Barry Phelan

Principal Dentist

Dr. Nisha Fernandez

Dr. Nisha Fernandez

Senior Dentist

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Dr Barry Phelan & Dr Nisha Fernandez - Contemporary Smiles Dental
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“Our team here at Contemporary Smiles is the backbone of our practice, and their strength and dedication are the key to our patients’ happiness and our overall success. Without them, we couldn’t provide the compassionate care and clinical excellence that our patients have come to expect. I’m incredibly proud of the team we have here in Corrimal, and I know that together, we can continue to achieve great things for our patients.”

Dr. Barry Phelan

Principal Dentist, Contemporary Smiles

Our Dentists

Dr. Barry Phelan

Dr. Barry Phelan

Principal Dentist

Dr Barry Phelan is the principal dentist at Contemporary Smiles.

Barry is passionate about all things dental and Barry has equipped his clinic with the latest technology such as an onsite cone beam CT scan which gives accurate 3D radiographic image of the teeth and jaws. This allows for the accurate planning of any proposed implant solution at the initial consultation. He also has incorporated the latest digital intra- oral scanners, Cerec Omnicam, which allows for onsite imaging, designing and milling of ceramic restorations.

Dr Phelan takes particular interest in the field of Implant dentistry. He is passionate about keeping up with the latest techniques in Implantology. He has travelled worldwide to study with the opinion leaders in the field and has achieved a fellowship in the International Congress of Oral Implantologists, the largest worldwide Implantology organization. He is also a member of the Australian Institute of Oral Implantologists.

Dr. Nisha Fernandez

Dr. Nisha Fernandez

Senior Dentist

Dr Nisha Fernandez is a born and raised Wollongong local.

After moving to Orange NSW to obtain a Bachelor of Dental Science, Nisha is thrilled to be back working in her hometown. Nisha’s empathetic nature and gentle touch allow patients of all ages to feel comfortable and relaxed in her care. She is a great believer in preventive and minimally invasive dentistry, going that extra mile to help her patients understand and maintain their own oral health.

Nisha enjoys all facets of general dentistry and is committed to keeping herself up to date through continuing education to ensure her patients receive the most contemporary dental care utilising the latest technology. In addition, Nisha is an AADFA trained and certified clinician in the use of therapeutic and cosmetic injectables for the facial region. These injectables have been used to assist in the treatment of a broad range of problems, such as jaw clenching, teeth grinding (bruxism), improving ‘gummy smiles’ and a range of other aesthetic issues like frown lines. Nisha also has knowledge and experience in helping patients to overcome snoring and obstructive sleep apnoea problems.
Outside of dentistry, Nisha loves to travel and is a self-confessed ‘foodie’.

Our Oral Health Therapists

Meghana Pai

Meghana Pai

Oral Health Therapist

Daniel Mackay

Daniel Mackay

Oral Health Therapist

Baden Hunter

Baden Hunter

Oral Health Therapist

Our Support Team

Jasmine Hickson

Jasmine Hickson

Practice Manager

Jersey Naidu

Jersey Naidu

Front Office

Bec McLeod

Bec McLeod

Dental Assistant

Kara Glavevski

Kara Glavevski

Front Office

Britney Espada

Britney Espada

Treatment Coordinator

Laura Nicholson

Laura Nicholson

Dental Assistant

Wendy Boreland

Wendy Boreland

Front Office

Gabbi Grogan

Gabbi Grogan

Clinical Coordinator

Keeley Corey

Keeley Corey

Dental Assistant

Paige Smith

Paige Smith

Front Office

Chloe Muscat

Chloe Muscat

Head Dental Assistant

Mel Harris

Mel Harris

Dental Assistant

Premium Dental Care for Illawarra Residents

Contemporary Smiles is proud to be the leading premium dental surgery in the Illawarra region. With our brand new, purpose-built dental surgery in Corrimal, we are committed to providing our patients with the ultimate dental services and treatments. Our state-of-the-art facility is equipped with the latest technology and staffed by a team of highly skilled professionals who are dedicated to ensuring the highest standards of patient care. Whether you need a routine check-up, cosmetic treatment, or emergency dental care, we have the expertise and resources to meet your needs. Trust Contemporary Smiles for all your dental needs and experience the difference of premium dental care.

Contemporary Smiles Corrimal