Dentist · Coranderrk St, Canberra City
The city dentist you'll actually look forward to.
We're a small practice on Coranderrk Street, right next to the park. Dr Avantica Gupta, Dr Peter Stejskal and the team do everything from check-ups to implants and clear aligners — and we'll always tell you what's going on in plain English. No lectures, no upselling, no surprises on the bill.
- New patients welcome — no referral needed.
Most check-ups are under an hour — easy to fit into a lunch break from Civic.
At a glance
Everything you need to know before your first visit.
Where
Next to Glebe Park, Coranderrk St
Open
Mon–Sat · 9:00am — 5:30pm
Health funds
Preferred provider for HCF & nib
New patients
Welcome — no referral needed
Emergencies
Same-day slots where possible
Sedation
Available for anxious patients
1989
Caring for Canberra smiles since
Same-day
Crowns, plus conscious sedation for anxious patients
HICAPS
Health-fund claims on the spot
Hello from Coranderrk Street
The city practice Canberra has trusted since 1989.
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Hello from Coranderrk Street
Glebe Park Dental has been looking after people in the city since 1989. Dr Avantica Gupta and Dr Peter Stejskal share the rooms here — two dentists with the same idea: that a dentist should treat you like a grown-up who can handle the full picture, then give you time to decide.
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Straight talk, no upselling
Before anything happens, you'll get a clear rundown: what we found, what actually needs doing, what can wait, and what it'll cost. If there's a cheaper option that works just as well, we'll say so. You decide — we just make sure you've got the full picture.
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The thing patients mention most
That it doesn't feel like a dentist's. Appointments run to time, nobody's rushed, and the view over Glebe Park doesn't hurt either. It's an easy one to fit around work — plenty of people duck over from the office in a lunch break.
Check-ups & Cleans
Same-Day Crowns
Dental Implants
Smile Makeovers
Clear Aligners (Invisalign)
Root Canal Treatment
Wisdom Teeth & Extractions
Kids' Dentistry
Free clear aligner consult — new patients
Straighter teeth. No one will know how.
Clear aligners you take out to eat and brush — planned on a digital scan so you see your finished smile before you spend a cent. Come in, find out if you're a candidate, and leave with a straight answer.
Free
first consult
6–18
months, start to finish
Invisible
to most people
One appointment — no temporary crown
A crown while you wait. No messy moulds, no second visit.
We scan, design and mill your ceramic crown on site, then fit it the same day — walk in with a broken tooth, out with a permanent one that matches the rest of your teeth.
1 visit
start to finish
~2 hrs
in the chair
Ceramic
matched to your teeth
For anxious patients: nervous about the dentist? We offer conscious sedation — happy gas or an oral tablet — for any appointment. Just mention it when you book. How sedation works →
Special offers
A few ways to make the first step a bit easier.
Everyone deserves straight answers before they spend money on their teeth. These are for new patients — just mention the offer when you book.
New patients
New Patient Check-up — $250
A thorough first visit: full examination, gum check, oral cancer screen and the check-up X-rays we need to see between your teeth. Then an honest chat about what (if anything) needs doing.
New patients only. Includes clinical examination and standard check-up X-rays. A full-mouth X-ray (OPG), 3D scan or other diagnostic imaging may be charged separately if clinically needed.
Complimentary consultation
Free Implant Consult
Missing a tooth or facing an extraction? Sit down with us, talk through whether an implant is right for you, and leave with a clear picture of the stages, timeline and cost — no obligation.
Free for new patients. Covers the clinical consultation only; any X-rays, scans or diagnostic imaging may be charged separately.
Complimentary consultation
Free Clear Aligner (Invisalign) Consult
Wondering whether aligners could straighten your teeth? Come in for a free assessment, find out if you're a candidate and see how long it might take — before you spend a cent.
Free for new patients. Covers the clinical consultation only; any X-rays, scans or diagnostic imaging may be charged separately.
Our team
Two dentists, one very familiar front door.

Dr Avantica Gupta
Principal Dentist
A warm, patient-centred dentist who believes in clear communication, thoughtful treatment planning and making sure you feel comfortable, informed and confident at every visit.

Dr Peter G. Stejskal
Dentist
Peter opened Glebe Park Dental in 1989 and has looked after Canberra smiles from this address ever since — thirty-five-plus years of steady, unhurried dentistry.
Smile gallery
Have a look for yourself.
Drag the handle across to compare. These are the sorts of results we work towards — and when it's your turn, we'll take before-and-after photos of your own teeth so you can see the difference properly.
Clear Aligners
Smile Makeover
Clear Aligners
A few shades brighter in one 90-minute visit, gums protected the whole way. Most people go straight back to work afterwards.
In-chair whitening

A couple of veneers, some whitening and a little reshaping over three visits. Still unmistakably her smile — just the version she'd been hoping for.
Smile makeover

A crowded, crooked smile brought into line with clear aligners over several months — no brackets, no wires, and barely noticeable along the way.
Gently straightened

Health funds
We accept all major health funds.
Claim on the spot with HICAPS — bring your card and we'll process the rebate before you leave, so you only pay the gap.






Preferred provider: bigger rebates, smaller gaps.
As a preferred provider, members of these funds typically get higher rebates on check-ups, cleans and other treatment with us.



HCF or nib member? You'll pay less here.
As a preferred provider, your check-up and clean is usually fully covered or close to it, and you'll get higher rebates on most other treatment. Bring your card — we claim on the spot, so you only ever pay the gap.
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Teeth talk, minus the jargon.
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18 June 2026
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27 May 2026
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30 April 2026
Come and see us
Next to the park, a short stroll from the Canberra Centre.
Glebe Park Dental
188/15 Coranderrk Street
Canberra City ACT 2601
Opening hours
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- Sunday
- Closed
Most check-ups are under an hour — easy to fit into a lunch break from Civic.
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Good questions
Things people usually ask us.
Do I need a referral?
Nope. Just book online or give us a ring. If you're coming from another dentist and want your records transferred, let us know and we'll sort it out with them — you don't have to do anything.
Where do I park?
We're on Coranderrk Street, right next to Glebe Park. There's ticketed street parking along Coranderrk and the Canberra Centre car park is a couple of minutes' walk. If you're coming from work in Civic, honestly, walking is quickest.
Do you see kids?
We do, and we like it. First visits are deliberately low-key — no pressure to open wide or be brave. We're also set up for the Child Dental Benefits Schedule, so ask reception and we'll check whether your kids are eligible for bulk-billed care.
I've got a toothache. Can you fit me in today?
Call us first thing on (02) 6295 9460. We keep some room in the day for people in pain and we'll do our best to see you the same day. If you ring after hours, leave a message and we'll get back to you as soon as we open.
Which health funds do you take?
All the major Australian funds. We've got HICAPS in the practice, so we swipe your card, the claim goes through on the spot and you just pay the gap. Bring your card or the app and we'll handle the rest.
I'm really anxious about the dentist. Do you offer sedation?
Yes. We offer conscious sedation for nervous patients — nitrous oxide (happy gas) breathed through a little nose mask, or an oral sedative tablet taken before your appointment for deeper relaxation. You stay awake and in control, but calm. It can be added to almost any appointment, from a clean to wisdom teeth. Just mention it when you book so we can plan it in.
I haven't been to a dentist in years. Will I get a lecture?
No. Genuinely. Everyone's got a reason — money, time, a bad experience, life. We'd much rather you come in now than in another five years, so we'll just start where you're at and go from there.


























