South West Rocks Dental

South West Rocks Dental
2/2-6 Landsborough St
2431, Kempsey
+61265666070

Opening hours

  • sunday: (closed)
  • monday: 8h-18h
  • tuesday: 9h-18h
  • wednesday: 8h-18h
  • thursday: 8h-18h
  • friday: 8h-17h
  • saturday: (closed)

South West Rocks Dental is a team of dentists dedicated to high quality dentistry for the Kempsey Shire. Our mission is to help our patients make the best oral health decisions for them. What's best for one may not be ideal for another, so we take the time to listen to you and understand what is important to you and your oral health. We also strive to remove the barriers. Anxiety is a barrier - so we listen. Finances can be a challenge - so we provide payment options. Getting an appointment may be tough - so we offer same day emergency guarantees. Patients travel from Port Macquarie to Coffs Harbour to be heard, to understand their situation and to get the dental experience they deserve. Join us at South West Rocks Dental.

Our comment from Top Dentistas about South West Rocks Dental:

South West Rocks Dental is a highly regarded dental practice known for its friendly and professional staff. Patients travel from afar, appreciating the excellent service provided by Dr. Ben and his team. The clinic has gained a reputation for painless dentistry, ensuring a stress-free experience for those who may be anxious about dental visits.

Highlights of South West Rocks Dental include:

  • Welcoming Atmosphere: Patients often comment on the warm and inviting environment upon entering the practice.
  • Experienced Team: Dr. Ben and Dr. David are recognized for their skillful techniques and thorough explanations during procedures, making every visit informative and reassuring.
  • Quick Response: The clinic is known for accommodating urgent appointments, ensuring patients receive timely care.
  • Comprehensive Care: The staff offers a range of services and takes the time to carefully address each patient's concerns, providing tailored solutions for dental issues.

Overall, South West Rocks Dental stands out for its commitment to delivering exceptional dental care while making all patients feel comfortable and valued during their visits.

South West Rocks Dental: Reviews

4.9/5 (140 Reviews)
MrMosomoso 6 months ago

Fantastic experience: I make the long trip from Dondingalong to deal with Ben and staff at SWR Dental. That says it all.

Neil Weaver 6 months ago

Fantastic experience: Very friendly and efficient staff, Ben was very good and skilful . Many thanks

Kay Kitts 6 months ago

Fantastic experience: Painless Dentistry is here with Dr Ben. Lovely man and staff. Very fair with pricing.

South West Rocks Dental

Thank you Kay. We agree Dr Ben is a top dentist! We are glad you had a great experience.

jai pierce 6 months ago

Fantastic experience: EXCELLENT RECEPTION AND DENTAL CARE

Rhee 6 months ago

Fantastic experience: Rang clinic and they got me in within 2 hours. Attended with extreme pain after an extraction 4 days ago and David was brilliant, helped ease my pain and prescribed antibiotics and pain relief. Excellent service.

Vicki Ho 6 months ago

Fantastic experience: David and his team are truly professional and everything was explained to me. I was very happy with my visit today. I would highly recommend them.

South West Rocks Dental

Thanks Vicki!
It was great seeing you back in the practice.

Lee-Anne Mayerhofer 6 months ago

Fantastic experience: Like many i HATE going to the dentist, but they are always so caring & understanding, great service

South West Rocks Dental

Thank you for your kind review. We are pleased you had such a positive experience.

jane mcintosh 7 months ago

Fantastic experience: Very professional yet extremely friendly and supportive, put me totally at ease. Thank you Ben.

South West Rocks Dental

Jane it is my genuine pleasure. This is exactly what we as a team are striving to do. Thank you for your trust.

Mark Norman 7 months ago

Fantastic experience: As always, the professional care & welcoming atmosphere provided by Ben, Lisa & the team were excellent. Many thanks SWR Family Dental.

South West Rocks Dental

Cheers Mark!

Robyne English 7 months ago

Fantastic experience: Exceptional care and support considering I was extremely nervous. Couldn't recommend and rate David & his team enough. Very impressed thus far

South West Rocks Dental

Thank you Robyne. It's our pleasure!

Gaye Doyle 7 months ago

Fantastic experience: Dental clinics are scary places but Ben is great.

Toby Coleman 7 months ago

Positive experience: Great stuff

Mark Hamil 7 months ago

Fantastic experience: Great dental practice ,best in South west rocks, very professional and caring.

leigh chad 8 months ago

Fantastic experience: Totally recommend South West Rocks Dental, David was so understanding, caring, gentle and friendly. Accommodated appointments around my disability and went the extra mile.

South West Rocks Dental

Thank you for the review Leigh!

David Laffan 8 months ago

Fantastic experience: As usual Nick and the staff were terrific. Make you feel welcome and everything is explained. Thumbs up folks.

South West Rocks Dental

Thanks David! Must be the name haha

John Slack 8 months ago

Fantastic experience: David , extremely professional. High quality work. Full explanation of procedures before, during and after. Highly recommend.

Chris Tant 8 months ago

Fantastic experience: Just had my final session for an implant and new crown. David (dentist) has done a great job, and with Leone and Stacey, its a very professional, likeable team. The SWR community should feel fortunate to have this level of service available.

South West Rocks Dental

Thank you Chris. We appreciate you sharing this with others. It is our pleasure to be able to help you!

Barry Ferguson 8 months ago

Fantastic experience: Very professional and efficient surgery.

Irene Nock 9 months ago

Fantastic experience: very professional and always reassuring to have a check up. Ben has always been extremely good at explaining the health of my teeth and what needs to be done.

teri moxham 9 months ago

Fantastic experience: All staff very friendly and professional. Explained and discussed my issues with clarity and very straightforward. Ease of communication and systems excellent !

South West Rocks Dental

Thank you Teri, this is exactly what we are striving for with our patients! We look forward to seeing you next time.

Drew Tilbrook 9 months ago

Fantastic experience: Just a regular checkup to the new dental team has proved to be a pleasing experience . Accomodating tight schedules, attention to detail, confident explanations, thoroughness, a genuine ethos to rectify problems and thoughtful payment considerations. Impressive !

South West Rocks Dental

Thank you Drew for sharing your positive experience. We're honoured by your description, it's exactly what we're trying to do!

Amanda McKenzie 10 months ago

Fantastic experience: Very friendly staff. Ben explained the procedure he was going to perform & also explained the after-care. Highly recommend this practice.

South West Rocks Dental

Thanks for the review Amanda! We are thankful you had a great experience. Dr Ben is a wonderful dentist and we are lucky to have him caring for our patients and yourself. Take care

Kathleen 10 months ago

Fantastic experience: No pain dentistry

Robert Slapp 10 months ago

Fantastic experience: Great service by all staff, thanks

South West Rocks Dental

Thank you kindly for your review Robert.

Bryan Deane 10 months ago

Fantastic experience: Excellent Service, sound advice, and friendly support for my "aging" (age 89) dental problems. Thank you David and helpful Staff for doing your best to resolve my issues. Regards from Bryan Deane at Arakoon, South West Rocks. 2431.

South West Rocks Dental

Bryan thank you so much for the review. It's my pleasure to help.

Jennefer Brady 10 months ago

Fantastic experience: Friendly staff and very detailed consultation by dentists.i’m happy with my experience so far!

BeanmeUp Scotty 11 months ago

Fantastic experience: I love this practice! Everyone is a Caring & helpful professional and they have been amazing in emergencies.

South West Rocks Dental

It is a pleasure being able to help you! Thank you for your kind review.

Eva Jones 11 months ago

Fantastic experience: The surgery was clean and fresh. Very friendly receptionist. Appreciated David explaining the procedure and the costs involved and what my options were. Highly recommend David and South West Rocks Dental.

John Roydhouse 11 months ago

Fantastic experience: Great service always with a smile

Pam Balzano 11 months ago

Fantastic experience: Great experience , staff were all lovely and David was very caring and explained everything.

ALAN PAYNE 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: The staff are lovely and pleasant to get along with. Ben is a little rough but he gets the job done.

Patricia Tomsett 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Very happy with my visit. David a caring dentist. Would recommend David anytime

leonie holmes 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: David and his staff are very professional. I was totally satisfied with my appointment and dental plan

julie mckay 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: All at South West Rocks Dental are very caring and helpful. Great team.

Robyn Barrow 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Ben and staff are so friendly and put you at ease. Very professional.

Janey Clark 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Ben is a great dentist

South West Rocks Dental

Thank you for your 5 Stars Janey

Trish Wilkes 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Positive experience with dentist Ben and assistant Lisa. Ben is very gentle and explains the process. From start with reception to appointment everyone is welcoming. Would highly recommend to anyone especially those with a dentist phobia.

Brian Grandin 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Excellent service

Sharon Lawrence 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: The staff at SWR Dental make sure the visit to the practice is a patient focused experience, which is conducive to a calm and relaxing encounter. The friendliness of the staff shines through the whole team and they go above and beyond to meet your needs. Highly Recommend this Dental Surgery.

South West Rocks Dental

Thank you for your kind review Sharon! It's our pleasure. David

Sharon Fisher 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: I have had a long battle with dental demons but Jordan put me at ease with a gentle and considered approach.

South West Rocks Dental

Thank you Sharon. We are glad you had a 5 star experience while visiting us.

Denis 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Very thorough and considerate.

South West Rocks Dental

Thanks for the review Denis. We look forward to seeing next time.

Denis Joel 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Nice bloke, no bs. integrity and honesty Highly recommended

Barry THOMAS 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Having retired to SWR a bit daunting to find professional medical & Dental Services but found this practice to be extremely friendly & professional. My wife having mental issues & major dental works required David has shown complete empathy in explaining in full procedures needed. We look forward to a happy & satisfied conclusion of treatment. Treatment I have received has also been above & beyond.

South West Rocks Dental

We are happy to be of service Barry! We appreciate you sharing this review!

Jack Burnett 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: David at SWR Dental was very professional and thorough with my checkup, clean and filling. Found my forever dentist!

Todd O 1 year ago

Negative experience: Seen by two specialist after receiving,5 dead teeth after treatment from this appalling practice,as the specialist said, would be very unprofessional of me to saywhat I really think of quality of work,way over composition of fillings and massive pushing for crown work,over 4000$ charged for pain and suffering which wasn't in until these dentist.so go there at own risk things are being taken further!!!

South West Rocks Dental

Thanks for the 5 Stars Todd!

Darrel Elder 1 year ago

Negative experience: Terrible!! One star is one too many! More interested in reviews than their patients!!!

Rob J Crawford 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Very thorough consultation and David displayed a very knowledgeable and caring grasp of his profession. David has a wonderful demeanour. I trusted his advice implicitly.

South West Rocks Dental

Thank you for your kind words Rob. It is an honour treating my patients and ensuring they are given the best possible options for their oral health care needs.

Tania Ballard 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Thankyou for your friendliness & expertise. My teeth feel & look amazing

kathleen Gowing 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Very friendly staff who put you at ease and Dr Ben is excellent

South West Rocks Dental

Thank you Kathleen, Ben sure is, and the team will be proud.

jerome allen 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Once again I highly recommend David our new Dentist in South West Rocks, and with a new Dental hygienist in house the practice is an allrounder. The level of expertise and care I received at my appointment is what we needed in SWR., Yes, again I am very grateful to have this calibre of dental care in our community Indeed.

South West Rocks Dental

Hi Jerome, it is my pleasure. I'm certainly passionate about it and theres no reason South West Rocks shouldn't have the best equipment and technology! Regards, David.

sari rose 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: I was recommend to see Dr David Keir by a friend that suffers from severe anxiety while visiting the Dentist. From the moment I walked into Dr David Keir's surgery I felt at ease. Dr David was extremely professional, thorough and took the time to explain everything clearly. I felt cared for throughout the visit and would recommend Dr David Keir to anyone looking for a skilled compassionate Dentist

South West Rocks Dental

Thank you Sari. It was lovely having you in the practice today. I look forward to caring for you in the future.

Karen Maxwell 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: David is professional, kind and patient. David discussed and explained my dental options. Having a genuine concern for my wellbeing, reassuring me throughout the procedure. The care and attention is exceptional from the team. Thanks David

Comboyne Women's Bowling Club Comboyne 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Great dentist, very compassionate and caring when it came to my dental phobia.

Rhonda Stachiw 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Care and professionalism from David and the team.

South West Rocks Dental

Thanks Rhonda! Always a pleasure having you in the practice and assisting with your dental care.

William Brehaut 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Once again a painless appointment. Many thanks to David and his attentive nurse/assistant. Thanks for a job well done.

South West Rocks Dental

Thanks William, just how it should be!

Cherry Muddle 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Dr David Keir is professional, patient and kind. The whole team are always helpful. Highly recommend.

South West Rocks Dental

Thank you Cherry! It was a pleasure seeing you back in the practice. Thanks for the kind words. Greatly appreciated.

Christine Matthes 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Beautiful introduction at the reception when entering the practice. Hannah introduced herself professionally & also her assistant. Excellent explanation of procedure and listen to my concerns. David also came in for a look at my gum which we discussed. Very satisfied with my consultation today and cannot thank the practice enough for their excellent service. Happy to recommend the practice to any of my friends or family. Thanks Chrissy

South West Rocks Dental

Thank you Christine for the wonderful review. We appreciate the positive feedback and will share it with the team. Look forward to seeing you in the practice in the future.

Adam 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Excellent value for money and they explained the proceeder completely clear , very happy

Richard Gilham 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Great services

Eric Mangnall 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Fantastic pain free dental care. David and the team are the best and that includes Stacey. Wouldn't go anywhere else.

South West Rocks Dental

Eric we appreciate your 5 star review!

Fiona McArthur Author 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: David was gentle and caring and explained everything to this big sook. Will happily go back for more, which is a big thing. If you need a new dentist, this practice is professional and relaxing.

South West Rocks Dental

Thank you for the kind words Fiona. It's our pleasure.

Julie Holt 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Very happy with my treatment. David is gentle and kind. Everyone was very professional and friendly.

South West Rocks Dental

Thank you so much for the review Julie. I am happy that myself and our team was able to provide a great experience for you.

Ross Atkinson 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: David was brilliant. Had a great approach. Explained everything clearly. Very caring and careful, and almost no discomfort. Reception staff and nurse were extremely efficient and friendly. My experience was the best dental consultation I've had. Can highly recommend David and South West Rocks Dental.

South West Rocks Dental

It was my pleasure Ross! Great to hear about your journey in healthcare, inspiring and interesting path.

Geoff White 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Awesome practice and can’t thankyou enough. You squeezed my daughter in for an emergency appointment and then back in five days later for a quick follow up with no extra cost. Thankyou very much David.

South West Rocks Dental

Our pleasure Geoff. Enjoy South West Rocks!

Gavin Bambry 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Thank you Wayne brilliant as always an emergency appointment sorted. Always very professional highly recommend

Peter Askew 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Friendly & efficient.

South West Rocks Dental

Thanks Peter! We appreciate you taking the time to give us a 5 star review =)

Margaret Mc 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Everyone and everything at this Dentist is excellent. I had to have a tooth extracted and the care and attention I was given was exceptional.

South West Rocks Dental

Thank you for the kind review Margaret, it's our pleasure to look after you!

Kim Fleck 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Quick efficient teeth clean and a small filling to fix a chip done in no time.

South West Rocks Dental

Thanks for the 5 star review Kim! We are glad you had a great experience.

James Crisp 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Friendly caring welcoming professional Dentist and staff

South West Rocks Dental

Thanks James! We are glad you had a great experience!

Cameron Passmore 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: The whole team at SWR Family Dental is fantastic. From Stacey to Dr David. They are all excellent. Highly recommended.

South West Rocks Dental

Thank you Cameron, you're right up there as a patient too! The team was wrapped with the kind review. Thank you

Dianne Lohman 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Very friendly, polite and professional staff. Ben is a top class Dentist. Thank you so much.

Cherylanne Dick 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Wonderful service

Jo Third 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: The staff are welcoming and the waiting room is very smart and comfortable. David was extremely professional and competent, while having a genuine concern for my wellbeing. He remained informative throughout the procedure which I found reassuring.

South West Rocks Dental

Thank you for the kind words Jo. I'm glad we could look after you a little closer to home.

Irene Hughes 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Dr. Jordan is really nice great at his job, very gentle too, and knows what he is doing, as David also does and he is a great dentist. It is much appreciated, thank you.

South West Rocks Dental

Thank you Irene for your kind words! We appreciate seeing you in our practice.

Suzie Strathmore 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Great team of Dentist. Very knowledgeable,

South West Rocks Dental

Thanks Suzie!

Emma Ryan 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Amazing staff, so friendly and thorough! Explain everything they are planning/ doing step by step to be sure that you understand and always have you leaving wearing your very best smile!

Gaye stubbs 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: I am very happy with the outcomes of my visits to the The South West Rocks Family Dentist. They are friendly and professional and always make you feel at ease.

South West Rocks Dental

Thank you Gaye. It is our pleasure to be able to provide you the best possible care.

Mags White 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Gosh, I can’t say enough about how “easy” my visit was. All the staff were professional, friendly and caring. Dr David Keir discussed my dental issues with me and the options available, and it was my decision as to what I had done. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Dr David Keir, and South West Rocks Family Dental.

South West Rocks Dental

It was our pleasure to look after you, great reason to move to the Rocks permanently!

Leanne Tilbrook 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: David is a great dentist, kind, gentle and very thorough, his dental nurse is lovely. Stacey the practice manager is terrific. A very good experience

South West Rocks Dental

Hi Leanne - Thank you for the kinds words and thank you for acknowledging our awesome team too!!

Karolee Wolcott 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Thank you, David, for your care and professionalism with my issues. Your staff were most helpful and pleasant.

South West Rocks Dental

Thank you Karolee, it's our pleasure to help

The Martyns 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: After breaking a tooth whilst visiting our family in The Rocks, I managed to get an appointment with David Keir, and was exceptionally pleased with both his preparation, and his thoroughness in doing the restoration. Painless injection was a real bonus!

South West Rocks Dental

It was a pleasure being able to help you out while visiting the Rocks!

Norma Gorham 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: David Keir is such a professional person in his field [Dentistry] but relates to his patients in a personal and caring way. I have no doubt he is a man of integrity and seeks the satisfaction of his patients.

Kenneth Rowson 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Great service and very professional

South West Rocks Dental

Thanks Ken!

Shannon Fishlock 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: I cannot recommend David and his team any more! An absolute pleasure to deal with!

South West Rocks Dental

Thanks Shannon - feelings mutual! See you in 6 months.

Ana Gatt 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Professional and friendly staff. I highly recommend SWR Dental. Dr Keir is amazing and Stacey is lovely. It’s great to have them in town.

Chris Gallagher 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Very professional and all staff very friendly and helpful.

Anna Kuppers 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: I had an exceptionally pain-free and gentle experience from the moment I arrived. Stacey their receptionist was incredibly patient and set the tone for the entire visit. The care and attention I received from start to finish were remarkable, making the overall experience positive and stress-free. Dr David Keir is truly amazing. His expertise, coupled with a gentle and patient approach, made my experience exceptional.

South West Rocks Dental

Anna I know coming in the door was hard enough so I'm deeply grateful for such a kind review. It's our pleasure to look after you and take the dental anxiety away.

John Wilby 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Best Dentist ever ! Easy access, always on time, very professional and very friendly.

South West Rocks Dental

It is always a pleasure assisting you John! Thank you for your kind words. Until next time :)

Marianne kENNEDY 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Needed to see dentist while on holidays and was very happy to get in quickly to see Dr David and was very thankful for his help.

john redding 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: very happy with the treatment I have received and Ben is a great dentist

Trudi Needs 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: David was very gentle during my dental procedure.

Robyn McRae 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: I am in the process of root canal therapy with David, and I find him very efficient and professional. He is very friendly and makes me feel comfortable and confident in his care, checking to see if I'm ok as he goes, and explains what he is doing with each procedure. I would recommend David to anyone who is looking for a new dentist.

Mike Studwell 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: A very professional and convivial experience

South West Rocks Dental

Thanks Mike! Your review means alot!

Dale Johanson 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Very friendly, very quick, great work.

South West Rocks Dental

Thanks Dale! We are glad your had a 5 star experience!

Cheryl Bickham 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: I have had a lot of dental work done the last few months including an extraction. David was very gentle taking my tooth out. David & his staff at South West Rocks are all very kind & very professional. I am very happy to recommend this practice.

wayne lupton 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Excellent treatment as always by David on my broken tooth. Using state of the art technology David with his exceptional ability as a dental professional David explained all that was going to be involved with the repair and his caring chair side manner is calming. I have no hesitation in recommending David should you ever require any dental work at all.

South West Rocks Dental

Thanks Wayne. I knew early on I'd stay in general dentistry (as apposed to specialising) because I love the continuity of care it allows. So to be able to continuing caring for yourself and now your family is an honour! Thanks for the kind words.

Faye Vickers 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: I can't explain how wonderful David & the team are at South West Rocks Dental. From the moment you step through the door to when you walk out again they make you feel comfortable, explain everything they are doing clearly and create an overall great experience. My kids are never worried or scared of going to the dentist and I feel confident knowing that our family are being looked after so well. Thanks guys :-)

South West Rocks Dental

Our pleasure Faye!

Glenn Fleck 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Very efficient didn t wait long for my appointment manger to repair two teeth no numbing needle required no pain or discomfort

Lynette Farrant 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Cannot recommend more highly. Had to have urgent extraction and they ensured I could get an immediate appointment.

Judith Andrews 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: I was extremely happy with my experience, particularly David’s comprehensive explanations and the impressive (non-threatening!) new technology. Although it’s been12 years since my last visit to a dentist, only a clean was recommended as I am blessed with good teeth. David completed the procedure with great care and I am glad to have had it, with teeth that now feel and look better.

South West Rocks Dental

Thank you Judith for your kind words. It was a pleasure treating you!

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