Dr Shanice Muchabaiwa is a qualified and experienced general dentist, known for her gentle, caring manner and meticulous approach to dentistry. She studied at Griffith University on the Gold Coast, completing a Bachelor of Oral Health in Dental Science followed by a Graduate Diploma in Dentistry. She received Griffith Awards for Academic Excellence, reflecting the strong academic foundation and commitment to excellence that continue to guide her work today.
After graduating, Dr Shanice spent more than eight years working in Rockhampton in both private practice and hospital settings. Regional dentistry gave her a broad clinical scope, caring for patients of all ages, from young children to older adults. It also gave her extensive experience treating patients with additional needs, including people with autism spectrum disorder, ADHD and Down syndrome. Now returning to South East Queensland to be closer to family and friends, Dr Shanice is delighted to join the team at Coastal Dental Care Redland Bay.
Dr Shanice enjoys all aspects of general dentistry, with special interests in restorative dentistry, crowns and bridges, root canal therapy, orthodontics, including fixed braces and clear aligners, and children’s dentistry. Caring for anxious patients is another particular interest. Her experience and training in sedation help many nervous patients feel more relaxed during treatment. A dedication to continuing education has led to her current postgraduate diploma in orthodontics, which includes early interceptive treatment and airway-focused care for growing children. Whether it’s repairing a broken tooth, relieving pain, restoring a worn smile or straightening teeth, helping patients of every age feel comfortable with their smile is one of the most rewarding parts of the job.
Taking a holistic view of care, Dr Shanice recognises the close connection between oral health and overall health and wellbeing. Every treatment plan is tailored to the individual, based on each patient’s needs, concerns and goals. With a warm, friendly approach and a professional, empathetic chairside manner, Dr Shanice believes good dentistry starts with a genuine connection. Appointments are calm and unhurried, and every step and option is explained clearly, so patients feel comfortable, informed and in control of their care. Thoroughness and attention to detail, from the first examination through to the finished result, help patients feel assured that they are in careful, capable hands.
Outside the clinic, Dr Shanice keeps active at the gym, running and hiking. Singing is another passion she has enjoyed for many years. Quieter days are spent cooking at home, catching up on favourite shows, or trying new cafés and restaurants around Brisbane and the Gold Coast.
LOCATION: Coastal Dental Care Redland Bay
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