Specialist Endodontist · Hunters Hill 2110
Endodontist near Hunters Hill
Dr Omar Ikram and Dr Jasmine Holgate, root canal specialists in Crows Nest, are 12 to 18 minutes from Hunters Hill. They save infected, cracked and failed root-filled teeth. No referral needed.
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Hunters Hill to Hume Street, honestly timed
At 8.7 km, Hunters Hill is one of the longer trips we see. Leave via Mark Street or Ryde Road and turn onto Burns Bay Road, which runs past Linley Point. Centennial Avenue and Epping Road then lead to the Pacific Highway. Allow 12 to 18 minutes off peak, longer when Epping Road clogs.
- Council car park on Hume Street offers two free hours
- Lane Cove buses reach St Leonards, a 10-minute walk away
- Victoria Road buses connect with the Metro in the city
When a Hunters Hill dentist refers to us
Your dentist usually spots the problem first. A referral tends to follow one of these findings.
- A dark shadow at the root tip
- An old root filling that has flared
- Sharp pain on releasing a bite
- Canals too narrow or curved to attempt
Lingering cold pain or gum swelling justify a call without a letter. We see these cases from the peninsula and right across our Lower North Shore endodontic service area.
Why Choose Us
Why patients on the Hunters Hill peninsula choose a specialist, despite the distance.
Specialist registration
Both hold specialist registration in endodontics after three years of postgraduate study.
Surgery in-house
Apicoectomy and root end surgery happen at the same clinic when retreatment is not enough.
Sedation for anxiety
IV sedation is delivered in day surgery facilities across the hall from our rooms.
Your dentist involved
Reports go back to your Hunters Hill dentist, who completes the crown afterwards.
4.6/5 Average Rating
27+ Years of Experience
✓ Member of American Assoc. Endo
Root canal treatment and surgery for Hunters Hill
Almost every visit from the 2110 postcode involves one of the treatments below. The specialists carry out each one themselves, in Crows Nest.
- Root canal treatment for a Hunters Hill molar or incisor
- Retreatment of a failed root canal, including post removal
- Diagnosis of a cracked tooth under the microscope
- Root end surgery through the gum at the root tip
Why equipment matters more for distant patients
Driving in from Hunters Hill, you want each visit to count. The dental operating microscope shows every canal opening on the floor of the tooth. That helps find the extra canal first time. CBCT reveals root shape in 3D before treatment, so there are fewer surprises. Rotary and ultrasonic systems clean curved canals safely. Anxious patients can have IV sedation across the hall.
How it Works
What happens between your first call from Hunters Hill and the finished tooth.
Diagnosis in Crows Nest
We test the tooth, read your dentist's X-rays and scan with CBCT where needed. You get a diagnosis and a written plan with fees before committing to anything.
Microscope treatment
Canal cleaning or retreatment is carried out under the microscope with local anaesthetic, usually over one or two visits. Sedation is available if you need it.
Restoration by your dentist
Your regular dentist then places the crown or permanent filling. We send them a report and images. We remain available if either of you has questions.
Who treats you when you travel from Hunters Hill
Specialist endodontist Dr Omar Ikram holds BDS (Otago), FRACDS, MClinDent (London), MRD (Edinburgh), FICD and FPFA. EndoPrep, the endodontic app, is a Dr Ikram co-invention. Dr Jasmine Holgate, BDent, DClinDent, FICD, is a specialist endodontist who practises alongside Dr Ikram.
- A purpose-built endodontic clinic on Hume Street, Crows Nest
- Microscopes, 3D CBCT, rotary and ultrasonic systems on site
- IV sedation for anxious patients, delivered across the hall
- Treated cases shown in the practice’s case gallery
For dentists on the peninsula
Dentists across the Municipality of Hunter’s Hill can refer through our online referral form. Include recent radiographs, symptoms, previous endodontic treatment and your crown plan. We contact the patient, keep you informed and return them to you for the final restoration. Complex retreatments and surgical cases are welcome.
Frequently asked in Hunters Hill
Practical answers for patients weighing the drive from the peninsula to Crows Nest.
Is a specialist worth the drive from Hunters Hill for a root canal?
It depends on the tooth. A straightforward case suits a good general dentist. Curved or extra canals, a failed root canal, a suspected crack or surgery benefit from specialist care. Your dentist can help you judge which applies.
Can I book an endodontist directly, without my dentist?
Yes. A referral helps but is not required. Phone (02) 9129 0009 or use the contact page, and give us your Hunters Hill dentist's details. We request your X-rays from them and send a report afterwards so they can plan the crown.
How do I know if my tooth is cracked or infected?
Pain on releasing a bite points to a crack. Infection more often causes a constant ache, swelling or heat sensitivity. Cracked teeth can be hard to pin down. Under the microscope we can usually see the crack and judge whether the tooth is worth saving.
Can I get from Hunters Hill to the clinic by bus?
Yes, with a change or a walk. Buses through Lane Cove reach St Leonards, then it is about ten minutes on foot down the Pacific Highway. Victoria Road buses go to the city, where the Metro stops at Crows Nest, two minutes from the clinic.
Can you do surgery if retreatment will not work?
Yes. If infection persists at the root tip after a good root filling, surgery may save the tooth. Options include root end surgery and apicoectomy, both done at the Crows Nest clinic. A CBCT scan helps decide whether surgery or retreatment suits better.
Arrange your visit from Hunters Hill
Ring (02) 9129 0009 or use the contact page. Reception will find a time that suits the drive from Hunters Hill. Have your dentist’s details handy so we can request X-rays.
Also near you: Gladesville, Huntleys Cove, Huntleys Point and the Lower North Shore page.