Our Story

About Balgowlah Family Dental Practice

Our Journey: Crafting Smiles, Building Connections
We’re a family dental practice with deep roots in the Balgowlah community. Our goal is simple: give every patient on the Northern Beaches the kind of honest, gentle care they’d want for their own family.
Meet Dr Mario Dr Mario’s journey spans Iraq, New Zealand and Sydney, shaped by resilience and a genuine love for people. That path taught him one thing no textbook could: trust is earned one patient at a time. Known across the Northern Beaches for his gentle, unhurried approach, he puts even the most anxious patients at ease. When he’s not with patients, he’s photographing the night sky. Patience and precision, in everything he does.
Why patients across Balgowlah, Seaforth and Manly choose us:
  • Same dentist, every visit. No revolving door of strangers.
  • Gentle care for nervous patients and children from age 2.
  • All health funds accepted, including Bupa, Medibank, HCF and NIB.
  • Upfront quotes before every treatment. No surprises.

Our Dentists

Dr. Mario David

Principal Dentist
Email: balgowlahdental@gmail.com
Phone: 02 9948 7818

Dr Mario is a gentle and caring dentist with a strong focus on patient comfort, clear communication, and quality dental care.

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Dr. Isadora Barbisan

Dentist
Email: balgowlahdental@gmail.com
Phone: 02 9948 7818

Dr Isadora graduated in Brazil in 2006 and completed her Orthodontics specialisation in 2010.

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Dr. Da Jeong Jee

Dentist
Email: balgowlahdental@gmail.com
Phone: 02 9948 7818

DJ provides gentle, conservative dental care and promotes the importance of good oral hygiene.

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Dr. Helen Chun

Dentist
Email: balgowlahdental@gmail.com
Phone: 02 9948 7818

Helen is an experienced dentist with a focus on conservative care, aesthetic dentistry, and root canal treatments.

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Trusted, Qualified, Accredited Dental Practice

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Dr Mario, Principal Dentist, Balgowlah Family Dental Practice

"Every patient who walks through our door has a story. My job isn't just to look after your teeth. It's to make sure you leave feeling better than when you arrived, and actually want to come back."

committing to excellence

Experience the Balgowlah Family Dentall difference

You come first

We treat every patient the way we'd treat our own family. Every visit is shaped around your needs, your comfort, and your preferences — not a one-size-fits-all checklist.

We give you options

There's never just one path. We present clear, straightforward options tailored to your circumstances, your goals, and your budget. No pressure, ever.

We actually listen

From your first call to your final appointment, we listen closely and explain clearly. You'll always leave knowing exactly what's happening with your oral health and why.

Step Inside Our Clinic

Transform Your Smile

Great Dental Care Starts With a Real Conversation

Whether it's your child's first check-up or a full smile makeover, the best results happen when you feel genuinely supported. At Balgowlah Family Dental, thoroughness isn't a formality. It's how we work. You'll feel it in how we listen, how we plan, and how we care for you and your family.