Your Toowoomba Family Dentist
Welcome to Pure Dental Toowoomba! Located in Toowoomba City, our friendly team provides personalised dental care for patients of all ages.
Dentistry starts with understanding you. From preventive care to more involved treatments, we take the time to listen, explain your options and support you in making informed decisions about your oral health.
Why Toowoomba Families Choose Pure Dental
Led by Dr Nicola Hulme-Peake, our friendly team takes the time to understand you, your concerns and your long-term oral health needs. We focus on prevention and personalised care, because no two patients are quite the same.
Our cosy, cottage-style practice offers a warm, welcoming space where you can feel at ease, ask questions and be part of decisions about your care. We also use modern dental technology to support your care, including digital imaging and impressions, Airflow cleaning and The Wand® computer-controlled local anaesthetic system. Above all, we're here to listen, offer guidance and help you feel informed and comfortable throughout your dental journey.
Building Trusted Relationships
For Dr Nicola and our team, good patient relationships begin with listening. We take the time to understand your concerns, answer your questions and explain treatment options with complete transparency. Our approach is centred on open communication, individualised care and helping you make informed choices about your dental health.
Comprehensive Dental Services for All Ages
Our dental practice in Toowoomba provides a range of services to support your family's oral health at different stages of life:
- Preventive Dentistry — Dental exams, professional cleaning, oral health advice and preventive treatments tailored to individual needs.
- Restorative Dentistry — Fillings, crowns, bridges and dental implant restorations to address damaged or missing teeth, where clinically appropriate.
- Cosmetic Dentistry — Teeth whitening, porcelain veneers and other aesthetic dental treatments, with suitability, benefits, limitations and risks discussed beforehand
- Children's Dentistry — Age-appropriate dental exams, preventive care and treatment in a friendly, supportive environment
- Emergency Dentistry — Assessment and treatment of urgent dental concerns, including toothaches, dental injuries and broken teeth, subject to appointment availability
- Oral Surgery and Tooth Extractions — Assessment and removal of teeth, including wisdom teeth, with treatment options based on individual needs and clinical assessment
- Sleep Dentistry — Dental treatment under general anaesthesia for suitable patients at St Andrews Hospital in Toowoomba, with care provided by a specialist anaesthetist and consideration of individual risks
- Sleep Apnoea Treatment — Assessment for oral appliance therapy for suitable patients with diagnosed obstructive sleep apnoea, in collaboration with relevant medical practitioners where appropriate
We can also arrange hospital-based treatment and referrals to other healthcare professionals when appropriate.
Care for Anxious Patients
Feeling nervous about visiting the dentist is completely understandable. Our friendly team takes the time to listen to your concerns and help you feel informed and supported throughout your visit. Dr Nicola and our team use a calm and considerate approach, explaining procedures and allowing opportunities to ask questions throughout your visit. We can also discuss available options for managing discomfort and anxiety, including local anaesthesia and, where clinically appropriate, dental treatment under general anaesthesia.
Meet Your Toowoomba Dentist, Dr Nicola Hulme-Peake
Dr Nicola has more than 30 years of experience in dentistry, having graduated from Dundee Dental School in Scotland in 1991, where she achieved the highest academic standing in her graduating class. Australia has been her home since 1995, and she has continued to develop her professional knowledge throughout her career. In 2014, Dr Nicola was awarded a Fellowship of the International College of Continuing Dental Education, reflecting her commitment to ongoing professional development.
Dr Nicola is supported by dentist Dr David Chu, a James Cook University graduate who joined Pure Dental Toowoomba in 2024, alongside our oral health therapists and support team. Together, our team focuses on preventive care, clear communication and dental treatment tailored to each patient's individual circumstances.
Dentistry with Heart
At Pure Dental Toowoomba, our commitment to caring for others extends beyond the practice. Dr Nicola has participated in community and charitable initiatives, including volunteering at a school in Vietnam to teach children about oral health and prevention.
She has also contributed to a Colgate Challenge initiative supporting people with physical and mental challenges, while the practice has supported charitable causes including Seeing Eye Dogs and motor neurone disease research. Community involvement remains an important part of the values that guide our team.
Easy to Find in the Heart of Toowoomba City
Pure Dental Toowoomba is conveniently located at 11 Isabel Street, Toowoomba City, just one street from Grand Central Shopping Centre and close to Queensland X-Ray. Our opening hours are Monday to Friday, 8:30am-5:15pm.
Free parking is available nearby, with the closest car park located in Baty Lane, directly behind our practice. Public transport is within walking distance, and wheelchair access is available via a ramp at the rear entrance. We welcome patients from Toowoomba City and surrounding communities throughout the Darling Downs.
General Dental Fees and Payment Options
Our team aims to provide clear information about recommended treatment and associated fees.
Available payment and health fund arrangements include:
- Westfund and nib — Pure Dental Toowoomba is a preferred provider for these health funds. HICAPS claiming is available on the spot, with any gap payment depending on your individual cover and benefits.
- Children's Dental Benefits Schedule (CDBS) — Bulk billing is available for eligible children receiving covered services, subject to program requirements and available benefit limits.
- Department of Veterans' Affairs (DVA) — Eligible patients may access covered dental services in accordance with DVA requirements.
- Afterpay — Afterpay is available for eligible payments with no minimum spend, subject to their terms, conditions and approval criteria.
New Patient Dental Appointments
We offer the following appointment packages for new patients:
- Adults (Around $250) — Includes a dental exam, x-rays and professional clean, subject to clinical suitability and the package terms
- Children Aged 17 and Under (Around $80) — Includes a dental exam and clean, subject to age, clinical suitability and the package terms
Please contact our Toowoomba dental practice for current fee estimates. Additional treatment, if required, is not included in these packages and will be discussed and quoted separately. Full package inclusions, eligibility criteria, exclusions and conditions must be available to patients before booking.
We Invite You to Join Our Dental Practice in Toowoomba
Are you new to the area, looking for a family dentist in Toowoomba or arranging your next dental appointment? We invite you to call us or book online to arrange your visit.
We're happy to answer your questions and provide information about our services, appointment options and fees.