Getting to know to us

Trust, it’s the foundation of every lasting relationship. That goes for those of the professional variety too. If you didn’t trust your doctor with your health or your solicitor with your legal troubles, life would be a whole lot more stressful. Creating a trusting relationship with your dentist in Mackay is equally as important. After all, your dental health affects more that just your teeth and gums. Poor dental health, specifically gum disease, has been linked to increased risks of heart disease, diabetes and stroke.

That’s why at Walkerston Dental in Walkerston, we take the time to really get to know each and every one of our patients. We want you to feel completely comfortable with us, your dentist in Mackay. That ‘getting to know you’ process goes both ways. We want you to get to know us too. So let’s get that ball rolling right now.

Dr Prathap Kripakaran

Our principal dentist, Dr Prathap Kripakaran, affectionately known as PK to us and his patients, doesn’t just love practising dentistry, he loves learning about it too. In fact, he is of the mind-set that continuing education is vital to stay on top of advances in the field. By keeping up to date with what’s happening today in dentistry, PK ensures that his patients receive modern, effective dental care.

Dr Simi Jacob

With a background working in a busy hospital-based dental practice, Dr Simi Jacob is confident dealing with all manner of dental problems. Her gentle approach is known to put even the most nervous patients at ease, which is also why she is great with children. As a mum herself, Simi knows how important it is to give kids a good start with their dental health and so she strives to make sure that our youngest patients have a positive experience from their very first interactions with their dentist in Mackay.