Dr Monika Shah Principal Dentist
With a BDS gained in 2006, Monika relocated to Australia in February 2007 and went through the Australian Dental Council exams here. She still makes room for further courses around a full list of patients.
About us
Shoal Bay Patients and the Team at Mayfield Dental Care
Shoal Bay has no MS Dental clinic of its own. Patients make the trip of about 57 km to Mayfield Dental Care on Maitland Road, one of three clinics run by MS Dental.
Our practice
Who Shoal Bay Patients Will See
MS Dental operates three clinics, in Cardiff, Fletcher and Mayfield. The principal dentist is Dr Monika Shah, and practice manager Chantelle oversees all of them. Mayfield Dental Care sits on the Maitland Road shopping strip and is the clinic in the group that Shoal Bay patients travel to. Mayfield closes at weekends, and Saturday times are offered at Cardiff instead.
Under the motto "Dentistry with Care", the Mayfield team focuses on practical details. For people coming from Shoal Bay, that means time spent planning: grouping family appointments on one morning, asking a previous dentist for records in advance, and setting out costs in writing so decisions can be made at home rather than in the chair. Patients are welcome to ask questions at any point.
How we work
Principles Behind Each Visit
Plain Explanations
Your dentist explains what they find in plain terms and outlines the options, including the number of visits involved, which matters when each visit means a long drive.
Costs Set Out First
A written quote with item numbers comes before treatment. You can check your rebate with your fund and decide in your own time at home.
Respect for Your Time
Back-to-back family bookings on the same morning and records requested before the day help each trip from Shoal Bay cover as much as it reasonably can.
The team
Training and Background
Their backgrounds are summarised below. Registration for every clinician is held with the Dental Board of Australia, through AHPRA.
Dr Nikhil Kapoor Dentist
Nikhil graduated in Cairns from James Cook University in 2019. Two years of placements in Darwin, Mackay, Cairns and Townsville brought him into contact with a lot of patients from rural and regional towns before he joined MS Dental in 2020.
Dr Nick Chen Dentist
Nick studied in Adelaide and practised in rural South Australia and on the Central Coast before joining MS Dental in 2025.
Natasha Oral Health Therapist
Singapore was where Natasha trained first, at Nanyang Polytechnic in 2016, and her Bachelor of Oral Health Therapy followed at the University of Sydney in 2021. Her background includes the public dental service, and she started with MS Dental in May 2025.
Chantelle Practice Manager
Chantelle has been with MS Dental since 2017. She began as practice manager at Cardiff and now manages Cardiff, Fletcher and Mayfield.
Questions
More About MS Dental
Is Mayfield part of a larger practice?
Yes. Mayfield Dental Care is one of three MS Dental clinics. The others are MS Dental Cardiff at 20 Newcastle Street, Cardiff, and MS Dental Fletcher at 9 Churnwood Drive, Fletcher. All three share the same principal dentist and practice manager.
Can an infected tooth be saved?
It may be possible. When infection reaches the nerve, the canals inside the tooth are cleaned and sealed, and the tooth can often stay. Your dentist will explain the treatment and give you the costs in writing before starting.
Is a referral needed to become a patient?
No referral is needed, and new patients from Shoal Bay are welcome. Book online whenever it suits, with no waiting list to join first, or call reception during weekday clinic hours on (02) 4023 3885.
Send a message
Questions About Our Clinicians?
Ask about a dentist's background or which day they are at Mayfield. You will hear back by phone or email while the clinic is open.
Mayfield reception
- (02) 4023 3885
- [email protected]
- 181 Maitland Road, Mayfield NSW 2304
Monday to Friday9:00 am to 5:30 pm
SaturdayClosed (Cardiff is open 9:00 am to 4:00 pm)
SundayClosed
Start with a Check-Up at Mayfield
If you are not sure what you need, a check-up is a good first step. The dentist will look at your teeth and explain the options.