Located conveniently within Arundel Plaza, Be Dental is your trusted Gold Coast dentist, specialising in CEREC crowns, Invisalign, implants, cosmetic dentistry, and general dental checkups. The practice is run by principal dentists Dr Stuart Craig and Dr David Heitkonig, along with associate dentists Dr Kristy Savvas, Dr Kajal Raniga, Dr Rachel Podesta and the supporting team. Together, Be Dental provides emergency, preventative, and cosmetic dentistry Gold Coast residents can depend on.
Not only does Be Dental provide general dentistry needs, the team also provides more specialised services such as same day dental crowns and Invisalign treatment. We pride ourselves on continuity of care and building lasting relationships with our patients. Utilising the latest technology, including Cone Beam CT and OPG machines, along with Itero and Prime Scan scanners. Plus, we’re a dentist with payment plans, partnering with both ZipPay and Afterpay Plus to provide our patients with the option of interest-free payments for dental treatment.
Searching for dental jobs on the Gold Coast and interested in joining our team? A career as part of the Be Dental team sees you surrounded by supportive, like-minded individuals. We have a number of specialised roles which provide career growth opportunities and satisfaction, including dentists, dental assistants,oral health therapists, and more.
As a well-established dental practice, we offer a modern facility, the latest technology, and fantastic patients. Our team strives each day to create a work environment that’s positive, passionate, and respectful. We’re always on the lookout for team members who align with our values, so if you feel we’d be a good fit, please get in touch.
Be Dental is a preferred provider for Medibank Private Members Choice Advantage and HCF. All other participating health funds are accepted, also. We utilise HICAPS to allow patients to claim their entitled rebate automatically and on the spot. Be Dental also completes work for Veterans Affairs (DVAs) and the Child Dental Benefits Schedule.
We are partnered with both ZipPay and Afterpay Plus to provide our patients with various interest-free payment plan options. This offers payment flexibility, meaning you can get the treatment you need now and pay for it in your own time.
We are a Quality Innovation Performance-accredited dental practice. This means we’ve undergone a rigorous, independent assessment and have been proven to meet the National Safety and Quality Health Service (NSQHS) Standards.
Be Dental is partnered with Dentsply Sirona, proudly using their technology for collaborative, patient-centered care. We also partner with Invisalign for virtually undetectable teeth straightening solutions. This includes free Invisalign consultation options to let you learn more, ask any questions you may have, and figure out whether the treatment is for you.
Alex was born and raised in Brisbane and permanently relocated to the Gold Coast in 2012. Alex graduated from the University of Queensland in 2009 with a Bachelor of Oral Health. Since then she worked as an Oral Health Therapist in both general and orthodontic practices, before joining the Be Dental team in January 2015.
Alex aims to assist patients in achieving optimum oral health through prevention of dental disease. Alex is able to restore teeth, apply fissure sealants and remove baby teeth when necessary in children up to seventeen years of age.
When Alex isn’t at work, you’ll probably find her watching AFL or at the Gabba barracking for her beloved Brisbane Lions! Her other interests include craft and attempting to find the joy of cooking.
Dr Chris Waters graduated from the University of Queensland in 2002 with first class honours. Since then, he has been constantly attending professional development courses and has also obtained his Master of Clinical Dentistry in Dental Implants from Griffith University in 2013.
He has now had 15 years experience in private practice in the one location at Arundel.
This has allowed him to learn exactly what treatments work and what doesn’t when it comes to teeth. Experience, confidence, clear communication and clinical excellence means that Dr Waters will stand by his treatments and guarantee you get what you pay for.
He prides himself on being an ethical decision maker and an honest, caring person.
Chris is married to his wife Kelly, and together they have 2 small children and one large Rottweiler which keep him very busy in the “down” times. When he is not at work, he is usually running, or fishing and sometimes still surfing if he is lucky.
Dr Stuart Craig grew up in central Queensland and completed his Bachelor of Dental Surgery studies 2013 as part of the inaugural graduation class from James Cook University in Cairns. After moving back from home to Rockhampton for a year and then spending a few years in Townsville he and his wife Susan moved to the Gold Coast in 2016.
Stuart has 7 years experience as a Dentist and completed countless hours of professional development including Invisalign, relative analgesia sedation and completing 12 month residency with renowned specialist prosthodontist Dr Tony Rotondo in 2015.
Stuart is passionate for restorative and cosmetic dentistry and prides himself on his understanding and clinical care for patients concerns. It is very important to Stuart’s philosophy to have a long lasting relationship with his patients.
Outside dentistry Stuart can be found most weekends on the Golf course or tending to his garden and enjoying the best of the Gold Coast lifestyle.
