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We are committed to clinical excellence and look forward to helping you achieve optimum oral health and an attractive smile.

I have over twenty years of surgical experience and continually strive for excellence in clinical dentistry. I have completed thousands of implant cases with great success, helping to improve the quality of life for many people who would otherwise be still struggling with tooth loss or ill-fitting dentures.

I am proud to provide our Santa Monica community with preventive, general and implant dentistry that rivals even the most modern dental practices around the world. Developing relationships with the patients we care for affords me the unique opportunity to see the life-changing results of the dentistry we provide.

Meet The Team

Welcome to Our Santa Monica, CA Practice

Are you looking for quality dentistry in Santa Monica, WA?

Welcome to Garden City Implant & Dental, the general dental & implant practice of Dr James Wong.

The practice, formally known as Gateway Dental Specialists, was established more than 20 years ago by prosthodontist Dr Ian Lander. Today, we continue to strive for the same clinical excellence, and we are always seeking new ways to provide excellent dentistry to our patients through skill and new technologies.

A Commitment to Dental Excellence

Dr James Wong, your Santa Monica dentist, is passionate about staying at the leading edge of modern dentistry. He demonstrates his commitment by earning advanced degrees, seeking continuing education and expanding his experience into progressive areas of dentistry, such as dental implants and all associated surgical procedures—bone grafting, complex wisdom teeth extractions, oral surgery and technical dental crown and bridge treatment.

This comprehensive approach to dentistry, combined with the latest advancements in dental technology, results in patients receiving quality dental treatment in one clinic with a team they know and trust.

Comprehensive Dental Care in Santa Monica, CA

Our dental services include:

General dentistry
Emergency Dentistry
Preventive dentistry
Cosmetic dentistry
Tooth replacement, including dental implants
Periodontal treatment
TMJ and bruxism therapy
Sleep apnea treatment

Creating Smiles with a Smile

Dental surgeries have a reputation for being stuffy and serious. While we emphasise professionalism and outstanding dental care, we also like to make our patients feel welcome and your visit a positive one with our kind and compassionate team.

You can expect friendly banter and gentle humour to lighten the mood while we take exceptional care of your teeth and gums. Each member of our team loves helping people and developing long-term relationships with our patients.

We hope that you find our practice to be comfortable and a place where you will feel welcome and personally cared for.

Comprehensive Dental Treatment in One Location

Whether it is time for your six-month scale and polish or circumstances have kept you away from the dentist for an extended time, we welcome you and will design your treatment to meet your current oral health needs.

In addition to general dentistry, we offer cosmetic dentistry for a beautiful smile and many tooth replacement options to replace missing teeth. If a dental emergency arises or you require an extraction, you'll be happy to know that we provide those services as well. With our comprehensive approach, you can expect most dental care to take place right here in our Santa Monica dental clinic.

Value and Convenience

Great dentistry is an investment with you, and we understand that cost is a concern for many families. We maintain the highest standards of care and believe that the long-lasting dentistry we provide is a great value. We will also tailor personal dental treatment plans for your individual needs as we believe that every patient has different requirements.

We work with all private health funds and offer interest-free financing options so that nothing stands between you and the healthy, beautiful smile you deserve.

Contact Our Santa Monica Dental Clinic

We welcome you to contact us to arrange a booking or to ask us any questions you might have about what to expect at Garden City Implant & Dental. We look forward to welcoming you and are honoured you are considering us for your oral health needs.

With the recent news and public impact of the coronavirus (COVID-19), our dental team wanted to share some of the protocols we have in place to protect your health and wellness at your dental visit.

As part of your health care team, we are monitoring changes and updated guidelines set forth by the Australian Department of Health and the World Health Organization (WHO) in our practice, interactions, and work environment to ensure patient and team safety. Since information is updated regularly, we recommend checking the latest recommendations.

Your number one line of safety is an educated and dedicated dental team. We have met with our entire staff to discuss protocols for keeping ourselves and patients safe, including symptoms to look for and what to do in the event of exposure.

Sterilisation and Pathogen Control

Our dental clinic always maintains the highest cleanliness standards and sterilisation protocols using ADA-approved disinfectants and/or the barrier method to prevent the spread of infectious diseases.
We use medical-grade disinfectants and cleaners shown to eliminate bacteria and viruses.
All instruments are sterilised using ADA-approved methods between each patient. Instrument carriers are equipped with indicators that show they have reached the proper temperature during the process.
Many of our instruments and supplies are designed for single use. Once used, they are immediately disposed of safely.
Sterilisation equipment is maintained and certified regularly.
Common areas like reception desks, public toilet, and consultation areas are all regularly cleaned and sterilised to prevent disease spread outside of the treatment room.
We have safety protocols in place in the event that our patients or dental team are exposed to coronavirus.

How Coronavirus Impacts Your Dental Appointment

Please contact us right away if any of the following conditions apply:

You have travelled outside of the country in the last month.
You have a cough, fever, shortness of breath, or flu-like symptoms.
You have had contact with anyone who has been exposed to the coronavirus.

We are happy to rearrange bookings for patients who feel unwell or suspect they may have COVID-19.

How We Can Reduce the Spread of Coronavirus Together

Practising common sense caution can help slow the spread of coronavirus. Here are some vital actions you can take, recommended by the WHO.

Wash your hands frequently using soap and hot water for at least 20 seconds.
Use hand sanitizer with a minimum of 60% alcohol if hand washing is unavailable.
Do not touch your eyes, nose, face, or mouth unless you have clean hands.
Maintain distance from others in public of at least six feet.
Cover your mouth when you sneeze or cough.
Stay at home if you are sick.
Throw used tissues away immediately.
If you are sick and must go out, wear a facemask.

If you have recently found disinfectants unavailable due to the demand for these products, you can make your own solution at home using 1/3 cup of bleach per gallon of water. Never mix bleach with any other types of cleaners or ammonia. You can also use alcohol solutions at 70% alcohol or higher.

If you have any questions or concerns about coronavirus, the action we are taking, or if you should come in for your dental appointment, we welcome you to call our clinic.

Santa Monica Advanced Cosmetic Dentistry - (08) 9316 2811

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Welcome to Our Santa Monica, CA Practice

A Commitment to Dental Excellence

Comprehensive Dental Care in Santa Monica, CA

Creating Smiles with a Smile

Comprehensive Dental Treatment in One Location

Value and Convenience

Contact Our Santa Monica Dental Clinic

Covid Info