Dental Health Hub

6 Tips for Finding a Trustworthy Dentist in Your Area

by Dr Barry Phelan | 21 Jan, 2026 | Oral Health

A trustworthy dentist will take time to explain your oral health and treatment options, helping you feel at ease and informed.

Dentist Wollongong: Clinical Excellence and Compassionate Care at Contemporary Smiles

by Dr Barry Phelan | 3 Dec, 2025 | Dental Technology

Whether you’re a busy young professional juggling a hectic schedule or a parent seeking gentle dental care for your children, having a reliable local dentist close by is essential.

Dental Veneers: A Comprehensive Guide to Transform Your Smile

by Dr Barry Phelan | 1 Aug, 2024 | Cosmetic Dentistry

Discover how dental veneers can transform your smile in this comprehensive guide. Learn about the types, benefits, costs, and process of getting veneers to achieve the perfect smile.

Choosing the Right Payment Plan For Your Dental Treatment

by Dr Barry Phelan | 4 Jun, 2024 | Cosmetic Dentistry, Pediatric Dentistry, Restorative Dentistry

Discover the variety of payment options available at Contemporary Smiles in Corrimal. From interest-free plans to early access to Super, we prioritise your financial comfort and offer flexible solutions to make your dental care affordable.

Contemporary Smiles Introduces Afterpay for Hassle-Free Dental Payments

by Dr Barry Phelan | 22 Feb, 2024 | Cosmetic Dentistry, Dental Technology, Oral Health, Pediatric Dentistry, Restorative Dentistry

Contemporary Smiles offer a new and convenient payment option that enhances your dental experience – Afterpay.

Dental Veneers: Everything you need to know

by Dr Barry Phelan | 2 May, 2023 | Cosmetic Dentistry

Dental veneers are a great way to improve your smile's appearance. In this article, we will...

The Advantages of Implant-Supported Crowns and Bridges

by Dr Barry Phelan | 1 May, 2023 | Restorative Dentistry

As dentists, we often see patients who are missing teeth, and as a result, have difficulty chewing...

The Benefits of Implant Supported Dentures Over Traditional Dentures

by Dr Barry Phelan | 24 Mar, 2023 | Restorative Dentistry

As a dentist, I have seen the difference that implant supported dentures (ISD) can make in the...

The Benefits of Regular Dental Check-Ups

by Dr Barry Phelan | 24 Feb, 2023 | Oral Health

Regular dental check-ups are a crucial part of maintaining good oral health, and they should not be skipped or delayed.

8 Reasons Why Custom Mouthguards Offer Better Protection and Value

by Dr Barry Phelan | 28 Jan, 2023 | Dental Technology, Pediatric Dentistry

As a dentist, it’s my job to ensure my patients have healthy teeth and gums. However, over the...

Lou Coleman

05:57 23 Jan 26

Always a great experience at Contemporary Smiles. All the staff are wonderful. Exceptional service every time.

Elena Morfos

01:27 19 Dec 25

Our experience was wonderful! My son is 2 years old and he had his first dentist appointment today with Meg, I didn’t think he would sit in the chair or even open his mouth but Meg was so patient and kind to my son and she even managed to do all the check-ups necessary without my son shedding a tear or getting upset. All the staff were so lovely and made it such a pleasant experience! I highly recommend Contemporary Smiles to anyone, especially parents of toddlers and young children who might need dental work and know how difficult it can be to have their children be comfortable with the process. I will definitely be back with my son in 6 months to see Meg again!

Samara Connor

04:59 18 Dec 25

Always a great experience at contemporary smiles professional and friendly receptionists they’re always warm and welcoming and my dentist Nisha is amazing so much knowledge, professional and whatever treatment is required Nisha puts your mind at ease and makes it very easy, and a comfortable experience and she’s exceptional at what she does! Thank you Contemporary Smiles

Mo Spitty

04:00 18 Dec 25

I've been coming here for 6 years now and i would not go anywhere else. Highly recommend. Also love the TV on the ceilings, nothing like a bit of tele watching whilst getting my teeth attended to!

Gabrielle Clarke

03:34 18 Dec 25

Nisha and her team are excellent! After my initial consult, I was given a dental treatment plan to follow, where Nisha and her team went above and beyond to make sure I understood every part of the process. The rooms are comfortable, staff very friendly and Nisha was also very good at managing any pain. I would definitely recommend Contemporary Smiles.

Samantha Kafizas

04:00 16 Dec 25

The staff were very professional and friendly. Overall a positive experience.

Fraser Brown

03:17 12 Dec 25

Christine Briscoe-Hough

09:26 09 Dec 25

Fantastic dentistry and service highly recommend.

Michael Blake

10:45 04 Dec 25

Just had my 6 month dental checkup by Baden. Very clear explanation of each step he was doing. Gentle and professional.

Martin Fogarty

10:25 01 Dec 25

Great team lead by a champion in Barry !
Gabby and the admin team are always at hand to assist
The environment in the rooms is great and NOT the stereo typical dental surgery,
From awesome music to great docos
While feeling safe and informed
Can recommend Barry & Co. enough
Five stars ✨

Meghana Pai

21:36 26 Nov 25

Filiz Y

20:44 26 Nov 25

Visited the incredible Dr Barry Phelan again yesterday, and I honestly cannot thank him enough. I had to be fitted in at the very last minute due to an infection right before I'm about to fly overseas, and even with his extremely busy schedule, he made time for me without hesitation. He’s always so respectful, gentle, and professional. He truly values his clients, and in this day and age, that kind of care is very hard to find.

A special mention to his amazing team, especially Jersey and Gabbie. They both made sure every one of my concerns was communicated to Dr Barry Phelan, even while he was in surgery, and still managed to keep me calm and comfortable. The level of service, warmth and genuine care from both Dr Barry Phelan and his team is absolutely exceptional.

Highly, highly recommend this practice, they go above and beyond every single time.

Paul

22:53 24 Nov 25

Barry and the team have looked after my smile. Barry and the team at Contemporary Smiles go above and beyond 😀 😄 😊

Jason Cambourne

09:23 24 Nov 25

As always great friendly treatment .

Catherine Samways

07:13 24 Nov 25

kristy bramley

04:35 20 Nov 25

Extremely happy with the treatment I have received from both Ryan and Alex at Contemporary Smiles over several visits to get my oral health back on track after years of neglect due to painful and unsatisfactory dental experience's.

Troy Bray

02:09 20 Nov 25

Happy days

Ann-maree Ryan

05:50 19 Nov 25

Barry has been lovely from the start ro finish his team are amazing highly recommend.

Sue Moore

04:10 19 Nov 25

Loved everything from the friendliness and the positivity to the professional service and fantastic results!

Lilly

04:09 19 Nov 25

A lovely experience, with friendly staff 😊

David and Elke Powell

02:33 17 Nov 25

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22:54 03 Nov 25

Dr Nisha Fernandez is amazing! She helped me when I had a fall and chipped my teeth badly. I was very upset and Dr Nisha was empathetic, listening to me and not rushing. She then proceeded to show great skill at repairing the damage, a bit like a sculptor and ceramicist all in one. You can’t tell I’ve had any work done, it’s incredible! I knew after my first session Dr Nisha would be my new dentist. I would highly recommend her to anyone who needs dental work. ☺️

Ted Owen

03:15 30 Oct 25

Baden is highly professional and provides the very best of dental care. He explains every procedure in detail as it happens and offers all relevant advice necessary to maintain dental health. He is very friendly and caring and it is always a pleasure to visit for my regular check ups.

Charlie Pascoe

01:27 27 Oct 25

Teal Horizon Ventures

04:08 24 Oct 25

Always a great experience, duty of care is excellent.

Michael Park

01:15 22 Oct 25

Dr Nisha and the whole team at Contemporary Smiles are fantastic. Great rapport, clear explanations and very careful to ensure you are comfortable. Highly recommended.

Kryssi

05:12 21 Oct 25

Contemporary Smiles have been my dentist dental hygenist for over ten years I cannot recommend this practice highly enough

Victor King

07:58 20 Oct 25

Lynden Harrington

06:10 20 Oct 25

I highly recommend Contemporary Smiles! "I'm very anxious to visit the dentist but Barry and Nisha always provide comprehensive care. They take the time to listen and I never feel rushed. I felt confident in their expertise, from the thorough examination to the detailed treatment plan. The friendly staff and modern clinic added to the positive experience.”

Andrew

05:21 20 Oct 25

Thankyou so much to Barry & all the team at Contemporary Smiles. I am so happy with my new smile! You made me feel like family 🙂
Thankyou so much for the gift box, i love it!
See you soon
Andrew

Callan Green

02:51 29 Sep 25

Taylor

22:36 25 Sep 25

I cannot recommend Dr O’Halloran and his team enough. I recently had my wisdom teeth removed and from start to finish, the experience was absolutely exceptional. Dr O’Halloran was not only incredibly knowledgeable and calm, but also patient, thorough, and highly skilled. He took the time to explain everything clearly, showed genuine care for my comfort, and his professionalism and attention to detail instantly put me at ease. His bedside manner is second to none, and I felt completely confident and reassured throughout the whole process.

The reception team were warm, welcoming, and so helpful every step of the way. They made the entire experience smooth and stress-free, which makes such a difference when you’re coming in for a procedure like this.

Dr O’Halloran and his team truly set the bar for what excellent dental care should be. With their combination of skill, compassion, and professionalism, I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend them to anyone.

Leah Richo

04:50 10 Sep 25

I've been seeing Baden Hunter for a while now and he's one of the best hygienists I've come across. He is informative, polite, thorough and friendly. Every step of the process he articulates what he's doing and why, and he makes going to the dentist a comforting experience.
The front desk staff go out of their way to make appointments at other clinics for their elderly clients to help them out and I've never heard them having private conversations in front of clients who are waiting. Their building and equipment is very aesthetically pleasing and new.
All round just a great clinic to go to.

Patricia Rowley

01:27 10 Jul 25

I had a tooth removal and bridge done yesterday and I was shaking in my boots. Honestly, it was not bad at all, didn't even know when the tooth was removed!!!! I actually didn't need as much done as first thought so definitely no up selling. Thankyou Ryan for putting this little old lady at ease. Sort of, kind of, looking forward to seeing you again. 🤣

David Schmelitschek

00:21 19 May 25

Lisa F

13:15 03 May 25

Very happy with the professional and empathetic care provided by Dr Nisha Fernandez. She provides clear explanations and has a gentle hand. I highly recommend her

Amy Lindley

04:09 04 Apr 25

Jesse McDonald

02:52 04 Apr 25

Dr Nisha at Contemporary Smiles is an amazing dentist, couldn’t be happier with the results!

The administrative team couldn’t make the process any easier. They really go above and beyond.

Bronwyn Scott

04:08 12 Mar 25

I cannot recommend Barry and his team at Contemporary Smiles highly enough. Their work is nothing short of perfection. From the moment you walk in, you’re met with friendly, professional staff, a clean and modern practice, and state-of-the-art equipment.

I recently had Resin Veneers done, and the results are simply amazing. Barry’s attention to detail and expertise are unmatched—I wouldn’t trust anyone else with my or my family’s dental work. Even after moving from New South Wales to Queensland, I still travel back just to see Barry because his work is worth it.

If you’re looking for a dentist who is meticulous, skilled, and genuinely cares about delivering the best results, look no further than Contemporary Smiles. I highly recommend them to anyone in need of top-quality dental care!

Philip Cooke

03:35 10 Mar 25

Love these guys here. Dan and Charlotte were super friendly and helpful. Thanks guys.

Isabella Strange

05:13 20 Feb 25

Sherie Fort

02:24 20 Feb 25

I started another journey for a beautiful new smile with Contemporary Smiles. I have been with them for over 14 years. This journey started with Baden Hunter getting my teeth whitened with the take home teeth whitening kit which worked wonders and brightened my teeth beautifully. Wow what a breathe of fresh air Baden is. He is just so happy, positive and friendly and his personality really stands out. I could have hung out with him all day! Thank you and never change Baden!
Now Dr Ryan! first he had to start having to deal with my teeth anxiety when I walked in but soon relaxed me just by listening to me being an over explainer lol! I walked in on Valentines day and said to him "hands up if you love Dr Ryan for giving me beautiful new teeth" I am just over the moon with the detail he did for me, getting every single tooth just perfect! (10 veneers) I am the happiest girl in the world! Thank you Soooo much 🙂

Terri A

00:07 08 Feb 25

Such a wonderful group of people who work hard to make you feel as comfortable as possible. The facility and gorgeous, bright and comfortable. I use to be terrified of dentist, not anymore. I look forward to seeing everyone at the practice each time I go there.

Thank you all, at Contemporary smiles, from the bottom of my heart for your kindness and professionalism.

Joan Johnstone

04:25 06 Feb 25

Simply the best dental experience I've ever had.

Tracy Mackay

06:03 21 Oct 24

After many years of ill-fitting partial dentures and many hours in numerous dentist chairs I decided to talk to Barry and the team about dental implants (based purely on reading reviews on his practice).
My mouth was not in a great state with constantly irritated gums and receded bone in my jaw from so many years in my partial dentures, but from the start I could see that Barry wanted to help my situation, and that he did!
After getting my gums healthy we started on the implant procedure, Barry is the most pain-free dentist I have ever been to, and always willing to answer any questions I had along the way.
The results are amazing!!
I could not be happier with the look and feel of my new teeth, they don't look at all 'fake' just like really nice teeth, I felt like he was invested as much as I was on my journey.
I want to thank Barry, the dental nurses and reception staff for their expertise, professionalism, and just all round making what is normally a traumatic experience an absolute pleasure.
Thank you all so much
Tracy

kodie lee

23:09 20 Oct 24

I started my journey with Dr Ryan roughly two years ago. I had a lot of dental work to be done and it was going to take time. Initially I had so much anxiety around going to the dentist but after meeting Dr Ryan and having him work with me I am completely comfortable having dental work done now. I moved back to Darwin during my treatment plan and have consistently flown back to Wollongong to see Dr Ryan. I have recently finished my treatment plan which ended in a dental implant and I am so happy with my results. From not being able to smile properly for 3 years to now having a beautiful implant that you cannot even notice plus knowledge of better oral care I cannot thank Dr Ryan enough, he truly has changed my life and restored my confidence. I don’t think words could even describe how much my experience with him has changed my life. Dr Barry was amazing with my implant surgery, very kind and so knowledgeable, I healed perfectly with no complications. Every interaction I have had at contemporary smiles has been positive, helpful and kind. I cannot thank the team enough for restoring my smile. Contemporary smiles genuinely care about you and are a beautiful practice, cannot recommend them enough.

Naomi Wootton

07:49 16 Aug 24

I would highly reccomend Dr Nisha Fernandez. She is an empathetic, highly professional and knowledgeable dentist. Very happy with the treatment I receive at Contemporary Smiles.

Erica Sorn

13:15 03 Jul 24

I've been seeing Dr Nisha Fernandez at Contemporary smiles for a couple of years now and I am extremely impressed with her work. She is always meticulous, thorough and does a great job with my routine (and emergency) check ups. She is always very friendly, and takes the time to explain things during our appointments. I would highly recommend seeing Dr Fernandez for all your dental work.

Steven P

05:27 24 Jun 24

I suggest people stop brushing their teeth just so they can experience this dental practice. Very professional and friendly staff. They are especially good with kids making them feel comfortable and safe during what can be a scary experience. Reception staff are very helpful and friendly. One of the best Dental clinics in NSW.

Craig Boyle

09:57 13 Jun 24

Do you like to be treated as an important customer? If you do, you need to visit Contemporary Smiles (CS). Without meeting the person who is managing the dental facility, it is apparent that they are doing a textbook job. The staff at the desk smile and help whether on the phone or in person, the dentists and assistants are professional and empathetic. I have had several visits to CS and have never been treated as well by a dentist facility. The building is modern and clean, but the whole experience is what you will be impressed by. And then, the prices are very competitive. It is easily the best dentist I have visited in my life. Well done team, you act like a team and do yourself proud.