Compass Dental Care
Suite 102/12 Salonika St
Parap NT 0820
Reception team welcoming a patient at Compass Dental Care in Parap, Darwin

Your Family Dentist in Parap, Darwin

Dental care that
feels like it's on
your side.

Ten years of gentle, honest dentistry for Darwin families — from a six-monthly check-up to implants and wisdom teeth, all under one roof.

4.9★ from 180+ Google reviews Family owned, 10+ years HICAPS on-the-spot claims
Google Rating 4.9★ 180+ reviews
10+

Years serving Darwin

4.9

180+ Google reviews

10

Services under one roof

5

Suburbs & the wider NT

We Understand

Been putting off the dentist in Darwin? You're in good company.

Maybe it has been two years. Maybe ten. Whatever kept you away, walking back through the door is the hard part — and that is the part we make easy.

Small problems stay small when they are caught early. Left alone, a quiet spot of decay becomes a filling, a filling becomes a root canal, and a cracked tooth becomes an extraction.

At Compass Dental Care, your first visit is a calm, judgement-free conversation about your options — never a lecture.

A patient chatting comfortably with the team at Compass Dental Care
We Get It

If the dentist has always felt like a hassle…

You are not difficult. The old way of doing things just was not built for busy Territory families. Here is what we hear all the time:

“I can never get a time that works.”

We're open Monday to Saturday and prioritise emergencies — so a check-up doesn't cost you a day off.

“I get lectured, not listened to.”

Guilt helps no one. You get a plan and honest advice, never a telling-off.

“I don't know what it'll cost.”

Every treatment plan is written down and itemised before we start. No surprise bills.

“I hate being referred all over town.”

Implants, wisdom teeth and sedation are done right here — most patients never need a hospital referral.

Compass Dental Care was built to fix every one of these.

See how it works →

How It Works

Three easy steps to a healthier smile

1

Book in minutes

Choose a time online or call us. If it has been years, just say so — you will get a warm welcome, not a raised eyebrow.

2

Meet Dr Pham & the team

A relaxed exam, a gentle clean, and a clear written plan with up-front pricing. No jargon, no pressure.

3

Smile with confidence

Leave knowing exactly where you stand — with a practice that fits your family and your schedule.

“Most procedures — including wisdom teeth and implants — can be done right here, without a hospital referral.”

— Dr Thien Pham, Compass Dental Care

Your Team

The people behind your smile

Dr Thien Pham

Dr Thien Pham

Principal Dentist

Founder · Implants, Oral Surgery & Cosmetic Dentistry

Dr Pham founded Compass Dental Care to give Darwin a practice where people feel heard, respected, and genuinely looked after. With advanced training in oral surgery, implant placement, and cosmetic dentistry, he handles most procedures — including wisdom teeth and implants — in-house, without hospital referrals. He completes over 300 hours of continuing education a year.

Rasila

Rasila

Practice Manager

Des'ré

Des'ré

Dental Assistant

Sima

Sima

Dental Assistant

Izzy

Izzy

Dental Assistant

Transparent Pricing

Know what to expect before you visit

Comprehensive Exam

From $98

Check-Up & Clean

From $302

White Filling

From $242

Wisdom Tooth Removal

From $295

These are indicative 'from' prices for the most common treatments. Your exact cost depends on your treatment plan and health-fund cover — we always provide a written, itemised quote before any work begins.

HICAPS — claim on the spot CDBS bulk-billed for eligible kids DVA welcome

Common Questions

Frequently asked questions about visiting Compass Dental Care

We process claims on the spot with HICAPS for all major Australian health funds. Bring your card to your appointment and we will handle the rest — you only pay the gap on the day.

Not for a second. Many of our patients have not visited in 5, 10, even 15+ years. Your first visit is a calm, pressure-free conversation about your options — we start wherever you are.

Usually not. Dr Pham has advanced training in oral surgery and implant placement, so most cases are handled in-house at Compass — no separate hospital or specialist referral required.

Many Darwin children qualify for the Child Dental Benefits Schedule (CDBS), which covers up to $1,095 of eligible treatment over two years. We can check your child’s eligibility and bulk-bill directly.

Yes — use the Book button at the top of the page, or call us on (08) 8995 9530 and we will find a time that suits you.

Ready to get started?

Book your first visit — no pressure, no judgement, just a friendly conversation about your options.

Visit Compass Dental Care in Parap

Address

Suite 102/12 Salonika St
Parap NT 0820

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Opening Hours

Mon – Fri 9:00am – 5:00pm
Saturday 8:30am – 12:30pm
Sunday Closed