Dr Monika Shah
Principal Dentist
Having completed her BDS in 2006, Monika came to Australia in February 2007 and passed her Australian Dental Council exams. She is principal dentist for all three clinics.
About us
About MS Dental Cardiff and Blackalls Park Patients
MS Dental has no clinic in Blackalls Park. People from the suburb visit MS Dental Cardiff, about 14 km away on Newcastle Street. Cardiff is the largest of the three MS Dental clinics and has the most dentists on its roster.
Our practice
A practice with three clinics
MS Dental operates three clinics, in Cardiff, Fletcher and Mayfield. The group's motto is "Dentistry with Care", and at Cardiff it shows in practical ways, from written treatment plans to a Saturday session for people who work through the week. Principal dentist Dr Monika Shah heads the clinicians, and one practice manager looks after the running of all three sites.
For Blackalls Park, Cardiff is the closest of the three clinics. It has parking on site, and Cardiff station is a few minutes' walk away. Several clinicians divide their week between clinics, so the dentist you see at Cardiff may work at Fletcher or Mayfield on other days. Reception keeps track of the roster and can tell you who is working on the day you want.
The team
The Cardiff clinical team
Each clinician below sees patients at Cardiff. Some also work at the Fletcher and Mayfield clinics during the week, and all are registered through AHPRA.
Dr Michael Ell
Dentist
Michael holds a BDS awarded by the University of Sydney in 1981. Seven years at Royal Newcastle Hospital gave him experience across most areas of dentistry, and he came to MS Dental in August 2017.
Dr Arti Patel
Dentist
Arti gained her BDS in Ahmedabad in 2007 and practised privately in India before relocating to Australia. She has worked with MS Dental since October 2016.
Dr Nikhil Kapoor
Dentist
Nikhil's placements after graduation took him to Darwin, Mackay, Cairns and Townsville, where he treated many patients from rural and regional towns. He works at Cardiff, Fletcher and Mayfield.
Dr Nick Chen
Dentist
Nick came to MS Dental in 2025 after working in rural South Australia and on the Central Coast. He sees patients at Cardiff and Mayfield.
Natasha
Oral Health Therapist
Natasha worked in the public dental service in Singapore before completing her oral health therapy degree at the University of Sydney in 2021. She has been with MS Dental since May 2025.
How we work
How we approach your care
Options laid out clearly
The dentist explains what they find, the treatment choices available and the number of visits involved, so you can make a decision with the full picture in front of you.
Costs in writing
Written estimates include item numbers. You can take them to your health fund and check your rebate before you agree to any treatment at Cardiff.
Care for every age
From children eligible for the Child Dental Benefits Schedule to adults considering dentures or implants, the Cardiff team sees children, parents and grandparents alike, often on the same day.
Questions
Questions about MS Dental
Is there an MS Dental clinic in Blackalls Park?
No. MS Dental has clinics in Cardiff, Fletcher and Mayfield only. For Blackalls Park, Cardiff is the closest, at 20 Newcastle Street, about 14 km away by road and around 18 minutes by car outside peak times.
Who will I speak to when I call?
Calls to the Cardiff clinic are answered by the reception team. Lyndal leads the front desk as front office coordinator, and practice manager Chantelle oversees all three MS Dental locations. Reception answers from 9:00 am on weekdays and Saturdays.
Can I visit a different MS Dental clinic?
Yes. MS Dental also runs clinics at 9 Churnwood Drive, Fletcher, and at 181 Maitland Rd, Mayfield, where it trades as Mayfield Dental Care. For Blackalls Park, though, Cardiff is the shortest drive and the only clinic with a session every Saturday.
Can I choose which dentist I see?
You can ask for a particular clinician when you book. Because some clinicians work across more than one clinic, reception will let you know which days they are at Cardiff so you can pick a suitable time.
Send a message
Contact the Cardiff team
Have a question about the clinicians or how treatment is planned? Write to the team and reception will reply by phone or email while the clinic is open.
Cardiff reception
- (02) 4954 7722
- [email protected]
- 20 Newcastle Street, Cardiff NSW 2285
Monday to Friday9:00 am to 5:30 pm
Saturday9:00 am to 4:00 pm
SundayClosed
Make an appointment at Cardiff
New patients from Blackalls Park are welcome and no referral is needed. Book online at any hour or call (02) 4954 7722.