About Us
Welcome to Caloundra Dental Studio — your local, trusted dentist serving Caloundra, Baringa, Aroona, Little Mountain, Golden Beach, Currimundi, Pelican Waters, Caloundra West and surrounds.
We provide warm, gentle, and affordable dental care for all ages — from kids and teens through to adults. Whether you need a routine exam & clean, fillings, root canal treatment, clear aligners, crowns, veneers, dental implants, wisdom teeth removal, or emergency relief for a toothache or broken tooth, we’ve got you covered.
We also bulk bill eligible children under Medicare’s Child Dental Benefits Schedule (up to age 17). Enjoy flexible interest-free payment plans and a comfortable, modern environment. Ready to smile with confidence?
Dr. Garry Nahal
Dentist
With over 25 years of clinical excellence, Dr. Garry Nahal is a highly experienced dentist. Since beginning his journey in 1996, he has remained committed to continual growth, refining his expertise each day to deliver the highest standard of care.
Areas of Expertise:
- Precision-crafted crowns, bridges, and porcelain veneers with a strong focus on both aesthetics and function
- Complex full-mouth rehabilitation for worn, damaged, or missing teeth
- Advanced bruxism management, restoring teeth affected by clenching and grinding
- Invisalign and clear aligners for discreet, predictable teeth straightening
- Cosmetic dentistry, including professional whitening and smile makeovers
- Comprehensive gum disease management
Patients choose Dr. Nahal for his ability to transform even the most challenging cases into healthy, natural, and radiant smiles.
His unique blend of experience, artistry, and cutting-edge technology makes him the dentist of choice for those who want nothing less than the best.
Beyond dentistry, Dr. Nahal is an adventurer at heart—embracing travel, hiking, food, and the great outdoors with the same passion and energy he brings to every smile he creates.
Dr Hazel Twycross
Dentist
Dr Hazel Twycross is a patient-focused dentist known for her calm chairside manner, methodical clinical style, and evidence-driven approach. She prioritises education and prevention, ensuring patients clearly understand their oral health, treatment options, and long-term care strategies — not just the procedure in front of them.
Dr Twycross provides comprehensive dental care across all areas of general and restorative dentistry, including preventive care, cosmetic treatments such as crowns and veneers, and restorative procedures. Her focus is on minimally-invasive, function-first dentistry that delivers long-term stability and aesthetics, not quick fixes.
Her communication style is structured, transparent, and reassuring — making her particularly valued by patients who are anxious or have previously felt rushed or unheard in dental settings. She combines a gentle clinical touch with high attention to detail to ensure every treatment is precise, comfortable, and tailored to individual needs.
Outside the clinic, Dr Twycross continues to advance her skills through ongoing education and research into emerging techniques and materials, ensuring her patients benefit from up-to-date, evidence-based dentistry.
Ruchi Pawar
Oral Health Therapist
After completing her Bachelor of Oral Health Therapy at The University of Sydney, Ruchi gained valuable experience working in busy dental clinics across Sydney before relocating to the Sunshine Coast for a more balanced lifestyle.
Ruchi is passionate about preventive dentistry and believes in educating and empowering patients to maintain long-term oral health. She specialises in gentle hygiene treatments, using the advanced EMS Airflow® system, which warms the water to body temperature to ensure a comfortable and effective clean. Ruchi also enjoys discussing teeth whitening options, helping patients achieve brighter, more confident smiles.