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Why choose Define Dental as your Gold Coast dentist?
Trust
Confidence
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Come and experience our Benowa Dental Practice which is Gold Coast's premier dental practice to see why people have chosen us to look after their family and friends for decades.
Why choose Define Dental as your Gold Coast dentist?
Trust
Weβve been looking after generations of families on the Gold Coast for longer than any other practice.
Confidence
Our dentists have years of experience so youβll have access to one of the most experienced teams on the Gold Coast.
Peace of Mind
We stand by our work and guarantee what we do.
Come and experience the Gold Coast's premier dental practice to see why people have chosen us to look after their family and friends for decades.
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It's easy working together with a local Benowa dentist like Define Dental.
You & your health are prioritised by our approach of providing a full range of dental services which incorporates preventive, general, advanced and cosmetic dental treatments.

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Preventive dental
Our preventive dental treatments are designed for people who want to optimise their dental health. Go here for hygiene visits & cleans, kids dental, dental check-ups and mouthguards.
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General dental
Our general dental treatments are for people who need to take action to address their dental needs. Go here for fillings, crowns, bridges, implants, dentures, root canal therapy, wisdom teeth removal, and treatment for gum disease.
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Cosmetic dental
Our cosmetic dental treatments are for people who want to feel great about their smile. Go here for shiny and bright: teeth whitening, veneers, restorative dental and straightening options such as Invisalign.
MoreMeet the team behind Define Dental
Define Dental is spectacular because of our family of dentists, hygienists, dental assistants and front office superstars
We believe itβs important you know your dental team.
Define Dental
12 Carrara St, Benowa QLD, Australia
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