37 years on the Coast must mean you’re doing something right…

Kawana Dental was started in 1987 on the Sunshine Coast by Dr Michael Maltby.

Not your typical dentist, he soon became known not only for his down to earth approach and gentle demeanour, but also his long hair and tendency to disappear into the ocean at lunch.

As Kawana and the Sunshine Coast grew, so did the practice, and Michael hand-picked more dentists with a similar outlook as him – ethical, caring, gentle, real people – to help deliver the kind of care that people look for.

More than 35 years on, Kawana Dental still runs on this same platform – to look after people. In an era of corporatised dentistry run by multinational organisations, Kawana Dental remains a family owned and run practice committed to doing the best for people and their families, rather than focusing on the bottom line. There are no CEOs here, no shareholders, or board meetings.

With Michael’s son and daughter, Dr. Mark Maltby and Georgia Maltby, managing day-to-day operations alongside our principal dentist and long-time friend, Dr. Tamara Warren—who has been part of Kawana Dental for over 20 years—we are truly a family business. Our goal is to treat every patient as an extension of that family.

Our practice has a strong focus on the prevention of disease, to help you avoid unnecessary and costly treatment, and we strive for gentle treatment in a comfortable setting.

We take any fears or concerns about visiting the dentist seriously, so please let us know if you’re feeling a little nervous!

Our team (of 11 general dentists, 2 dental hygienists, 3 dental therapists, and the best support team around), are highly skilled and between us cover all aspects of dentistry including implants, orthodontics, and children’s dentistry. We also have excellent relationships with local medical and dental specialists if required.

We’d love to get to know you!