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Dora Street Dental

Est. 1955 · Hurstville

Four generations of caring for our local Hurstville community.

Established 1955Family OwnedHurstville LocalAll Health FundsHICAPS Available

Welcome

Dora Street
Dental.

A dentist your family will enjoy visiting.

For four generations, families across Hurstville and the wider St George region have trusted Dora Street Dental for gentle care, honest advice and familiar faces who've looked after them for over 40 years.

And don't worry, we won't lecture you about flossing… too often.

Dr James Bakker greeting a young family with their toddler at the reception desk

Dr James Bakker, Hurstville local

A practice built around people, not just teeth

Why families choose Dora Street Dental

We're not a big corporate clinic, and we like it that way. We focus on personalised treatment and lifelong care for every family member.

Dora Street Dental is a neighbourhood practice with 70+ years in Hurstville, where care feels personal, familiar and genuinely welcoming.

At Dora Street Dental you'll find:

  • Gentle, unhurried appointments
  • Honest advice, no pressure
  • Calm care for kids
  • The same friendly faces each visit
  • Modern technology

Your smile will thank you.

Dr James Bakker greeting a young patient with a handshake in the chair
  • 70+ yrs

    In Hurstville

  • 4

    Generations

  • 3

    Dentists

  • 1955

    Established

For new patients

Your first visit,
made simple.

No-gap new patient check-up & clean with most health funds, or $199 without (includes x-ray). Visiting a new dentist can feel daunting. We make your first appointment relaxed, comfortable and straightforward.

What to expect

  1. Friendly Chat

    Talk about your dental goals.

  2. Gentle Exam

    Gentle exam & digital x-rays.

  3. Professional Clean

    Keep your teeth sparkling clean.

  4. Personalised Plan

    Clear advice & plan for your smile.

Dr James Bakker, principal dentist
Dr James Bakker at work in the surgery

Principal Dentist

Dr James
Bakker

Meet your dentist

Meet Dr James Bakker

Born in Hurstville, James grew up locally and understands how important it is to have a dentist you trust.

After completing his dental degree at Charles Sturt University, he returned to care for the same community he grew up in.

As a dad himself, James especially loves helping kids feel comfortable at the dentist and creating positive experiences that last a lifetime.

He's proud to continue a tradition of dental care that now spans four generations.

A directory of services

How we can help
you smile.

From everyday check-ups to more complex treatments. Gentle, modern dentistry for every stage of life.

Accredited & trusted

Memberships, accreditations and providers we work with.

  • ADA Member
  • QIP Accredited
  • Invisalign Provider
  • Angel Aligner Provider
  • HICAPS On-the-spot
  • CDBS Provider (via Medicare)
We're not a big corporate clinic, and we like it that way.Same trusted team, same personalised care.
Dr James Bakker · Principal Dentist

Seven decades in Hurstville

A short history, in chapters.

  1. 1955

    Practice established on Butlers Road, Hurstville, by Mr Peck, Mayor of Hurstville

  2. 1964

    Dr Ford era begins. Surgery moves to Park Road, Hurstville

  3. 1985

    Dr Sampson & Dr Kennedy era begins. Surgery moves to Dora Street

  4. 2018

    Dr James Bakker era — fourth generation of private ownership

Find us

39 Dora Street
Hurstville NSW 2220

Easy parking out the front, a short walk from Hurstville Station.