Kids Dentist | Murrumba Downs
At Murrumba Downs Family Dental we foster a positive, friendly and warm environment for you and your children.
Your kids’ dentist is critical to developing their confidence and positive attitude towards their oral health. We have a conservative, fun but meticulous approach to guiding children through the dental journey from baby teeth to well developed oral well-being.
This journey involves regular 6 monthly checkups and cleans, with X-rays at certain intervals to ensure everything is tracking as it should. We screen for airway issues, bony development abnormalities, dental cross-bites and other developmental issues, and intervene as necessary to keep your child on track. We have extensive experience in airway development, palatal expansion, mandibular advancements, cross-bite corrections, tongue tie identification and more. We love to catch any issues early before they develop into bigger problems or irreversible situations requiring surgical intervention.
Payments
To ensure no kids slip through, we are approved medicare bulk-billing dentists for all eligible children. If you’d like to find out more, or to check your eligibility, we can help.
We are preferred Medibank Members Choice, TUH and HCF Dentists. We are also preferred providers for all other health funds such as NIB, Smile.com.au.
The safety and well-being of our children are at the top of our list of priorities so when it comes to the health of their teeth we provide peace of mind through our reliable, caring and professional service.
Your child’s mouth sees a vast amount of change throughout their early years of developmental. In navigating this tricky time of your child’s life, it is important to make sure any dental work is done carefully and in a way that provides a fear free experience for them.
If the initial experience is a happy one, this should set the stage for a lifelong positive approach to dental hygiene and health. Conversely, if your child experiences fear early on, they could develop an aversion with lasting and potentially devastating consequences.
We appreciate your trusting us to be your child’s dentist in Brisbane and we won’t let you down.
Happy Gas
In some cases children can be particular anxious. Where treatment is required, we sometimes recommend happy gas for sedation and analgesia (pain-free) to maximise your child’s comfort and make their experience at the dentist a happy memory. Our experienced dentists can cater for your child’s individuality. Our dentists will require a consultation first, on a separate day to the happy gas, to screen for any concerns and to allow for adequate time for happy gas treatment.
For more information, please check out our Happy Gas page.
Medicare Bulk Billing
The Medicare Child Dental Benefits Schedule is up and running at Murrumba Downs Family Dental. It allows eligible children $1026 worth of dental treatment over each two year period. The child needs to be between the age of 2-17 for at least 1 day of the current year (so children who have turned 18 may still be eligible this year). To find out if you are eligible, simply give us a call on 3359 1611 and have your Medicare card ready, or email us your Medicare card number and we can check for you. Please check out the Medicare page for more information.
Eligibility is assessed by the government, which can be checked at my.gov.au or by calling the Medicare general enquiries line on 132 011.
Alternatively, you can contact us and we can help you.
Our Dentist
Dr Richard Choi
Dr Richard Choi
BDSc (JCU) Principal Dentist
Dr Richard is the principal dentist at Murrumba Downs Family Dental and has been providing exceptional dental care since graduating with a Bachelor of Dental Surgery from James Cook University in 2014. With over 10 years of experience working across both metropolitan and rural communities in Australia and New Zealand, Richard brings a broad and compassionate perspective to his practice.
He is passionate about helping patients achieve healthy, confident smiles through a personalized approach to care that balances function and aesthetics. Richard understands that every patient is unique, and he takes the time to tailor each treatment plan to individual needs, ensuring comfort, clarity, and long-term results.
Committed to clinical excellence, Richard stays at the forefront of dental advancements through ongoing professional development. He has completed extensive training, including a postgraduate residency in orthodontics, and regularly integrates the latest technologies and techniques into his practice.
Outside the clinic, Richard is a firm believer in the power of healthy living. He is currently training for the full Brisbane Marathon and enjoys educating patients on the important link between oral health and overall well-being.
Dr Cynthia Tuazon
Dr Cynthia Tuazon
Senior Dentist | BDSc (UQ)
Cynthia is a Brisbane north side local. She completed her Bachelor of Dental Science at the University of Queensland in 2008. Cynthia moved to Rockhampton in Central Queensland where she worked at the Base Hospital. In 2010, Cynthia also began working for a private practice in Rockhampton. After two and a half years in Rockhampton, Cynthia moved back to Brisbane. She has continued to practice in both the public and private sectors, in north Brisbane for the past eleven years.
Cynthia enjoys performing all aspects of general dentistry and strongly believes in the prevention and conservative management of oral diseases. Cynthia takes pride in her patient’s experiences. It is her main priority for patient’s to have positive experiences, especially for those who are particularly anxious, young or just young at heart.
Cynthia is also dedicated to continual professional learning so she can provide the best level of oral health care possible.
Outside of dentistry, when she’s not chasing after her two young children, Cynthia enjoys participating in social sport. She also enjoys travelling and is an avid foodie.
Dr Li Yeoh
Dr Li Yeoh
BDSc
Dr Li Yeoh grew up in Malaysia and completed her Bachelor of Dental Science at the University of Queensland in 2020. She now proudly calls Brisbane home.
Li enjoys all aspects of general dentistry, with particular interests in oral surgery and restorative dentistry. Having spent five years practising in the regional communities of Toowoomba and Crows Nest, she has developed a strong appreciation for preventative care and oral health education. Li is known for her gentle, honest communication and is committed to helping patients feel safe, informed, and supported throughout their dental journey.
Outside of dentistry, Li has a passion for sport and dance. She enjoys challenging herself physically and is currently working towards achieving her first muscle-up — a goal she’s determined to tick off this year.
Dr Amy Bechly
Dr Amy Bechly
BDSc (UQ)
Amy’s passion for dentistry began at a young age, inspired by her own orthodontic journey and the positive impact it had on her confidence. After high school, her curiosity led her to explore a variety of fields, including digital media, animation and physics. She completed a Bachelor of Physics and Mathematics at QUT and undertook further studies in Games Design (Animation) before ultimately returning to her original goal — studying Dentistry at The University of Queensland.
Today, Amy feels incredibly fortunate to be caring for the Murrumba Downs community. She is known for her friendly, approachable nature and her genuine commitment to helping patients feel comfortable and confident in their smiles. Amy takes pride in providing gentle, patient-centred care and enjoys building lasting relationships with families of all ages.
Outside the clinic, Amy enjoys reading, gaming, attending live music events, and organising an annual charity ball and market in support of Hummingbird House, Queensland’s only children’s hospice.
