Locally owned and operated, Gentle Dental Hervey Bay is led by Dr Joshua Smith and Chantelle Smith who have proudly called the Hervey Bay community home since the 1980’s.
Our team is dedicated to making every patient feel like family through personalised, gentle care.
Our friendly team takes a genuine interest in every patient, creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere where conversations flow naturally and relationships are built on trust and compassion.
Meet the owners who make this possible below – we look forward to welcoming you at your next visit soon.
Role: Owner and Principal Dentist
Dr. Joshua Smith, Owner and Principal Dentist of Gentle Dental Hervey Bay, is a local of Hervey Bay being born and raised in the area and having lived locally since 1986. Dr. Smith studied at Griffith University on the Gold Coast and has obtained multiple degrees in Medical Science, Medical Research and a Master’s degree in Dentistry.
Dr. Smith maintains the highest standards in Dentistry by using the best and latest techniques and bringing his patients the most up to date technology. His commitment to excellence starts from the moment he meets his patient, listens to the patient’s concerns, and comes up with the best and most long-lasting solution. His secret to success is treating his patients the way he would like to be treated, just like friends and family.
Role: Owner/Director
Chantelle Smith, Owner and Manager of Gentle Dental Hervey Bay, is a local of Hervey Bay since 1989. Chantelle grew up in Hervey Bay, before studying, living and working in various locations across Australia before returning home to Hervey Bay. Chantelle has a Bachelor of Human Services and Master of Social Work and is continuing to work in this field within the Hervey Bay community.
Chantelle and her husband, Josh (joint Owner and Principal Dentist of Gentle Dental Hervey Bay) met in 2010, now have 2 beautiful daughters and a son together.
Chantelle is committed to supporting the delivery of reliable, comfortable and quality services of Dentistry to the Hervey Bay community as she believes everybody should enjoy great oral health and have access to high standards of care.
