Dr Monika Shah Principal Dentist
With a BDS awarded in 2006, Monika came to Australia in February 2007 and sat the Australian Dental Council exams. She leads the clinicians across the whole group.
About us
About MS Dental Fletcher for Lochinvar Patients
MS Dental does not have a clinic in Lochinvar. Patients from the village travel about 45 km to MS Dental Fletcher, one of three MS Dental clinics, where implant and laser treatment are provided on site.
Our practice
The Practice Behind the Fletcher Clinic
For people in Lochinvar, Fletcher is the closest of the three MS Dental clinics, though it is still about 45 km away. That distance shapes how a visit is arranged. Costs are set out in writing before treatment, family members can be booked back to back, and reception asks about symptoms on urgent calls so the earliest suitable appointment can be offered.
Dr Nikhil Kapoor spent two years on placements in Darwin, Mackay, Cairns and Townsville, seeing many patients from rural and regional towns, before joining MS Dental in 2020. Alongside him, Dr Monika Shah handles implant and laser treatment at Fletcher, and Natasha looks after cleans, gum checks and children's appointments. Chantelle, who started as practice manager at Cardiff, now manages all three locations.
The team
Fletcher Clinicians and Staff
Each person below is part of the Fletcher team, and some also work at Cardiff or Mayfield. Registration with the Dental Board of Australia, through AHPRA, applies to every clinician.
Dr Nikhil Kapoor Dentist
Nikhil studied at James Cook University, graduating in 2019. His work at Fletcher covers examinations, fillings, crowns, root canal treatment and extractions.
Natasha Oral Health Therapist
Natasha trained first at Nanyang Polytechnic in Singapore, then completed a Bachelor of Oral Health Therapy at the University of Sydney in 2021. She worked in the public dental service before joining MS Dental.
Chantelle Practice Manager
Practice manager Chantelle joined in 2017 at Cardiff. Her role now covers every MS Dental location.
How we work
What Guides the Team
Dentistry with Care
This is the motto of the MS Dental group. At Fletcher it shows in practical choices like free parking at the door and a way in without steps.
Plain Information
The dentist explains the findings and the options in plain terms, with costs and item numbers written down, so decisions are made with the facts in hand.
Prompt Help When Needed
Reception asks about symptoms such as swelling, fever or bleeding, then offers the earliest suitable appointment. The clinic also explains when a hospital emergency department is the right place to go.
Questions
About the Practice
What does Dentistry with Care mean?
It is the motto of the MS Dental group. At Fletcher you will see it in practical details: free parking at the door, step-free entry and ground-floor treatment rooms, plus costs explained in writing before any treatment starts.
Can I choose which dentist I see?
Some clinicians work at more than one MS Dental clinic, so they are not at Fletcher every day. Ask reception who is in on the day you want, and they can help you find a time with the clinician you prefer.
Does MS Dental have a clinic in Lochinvar?
No. The MS Dental clinics are in Cardiff, Fletcher and Mayfield. Fletcher is the closest of these to Lochinvar, at about 45 km, or roughly 43 minutes by car outside peak times. New patients from Lochinvar are welcome there.
Send a message
Get in Touch with Fletcher
Want to check who is working on a particular day, or ask about a treatment? Reception replies by phone or email during clinic hours.
Fletcher reception
- (02) 4953 8614
- [email protected]
- 9 Churnwood Drive, Fletcher NSW 2287
Monday to Friday9:00 am to 5:30 pm
SaturdayEvery second week, 9:00 am to 2:00 pm
SundayClosed
Plan Your First Visit
No referral is needed. Book online, or call (02) 4953 8614 and reception can help you choose a time that suits the drive.