Led by AHPRA registered specialist endodontists at our Wollongong CBD practice — the only dedicated specialist endodontic clinic in the Illawarra.
Call us on (02) 4208 0155
No need to travel to Sydney for specialist-level endodontic care.
Dr Deepak Chellappa and Dr Sara Namjou — fully qualified and registered specialists.
Up to 25× magnification for precision that general dentists cannot match.
Deeper disinfection into areas instruments cannot reach.
With microscope photographs, the day treatment is completed.
Both of our Wollongong clinicians are AHPRA registered specialist endodontists, each with full-time postgraduate training and ongoing contributions to research and dental education.
Wollongong & Liverpool
Completed his Bachelor of Dental Science at Griffith University and his Doctor of Clinical Dentistry in Endodontics at the University of Otago in 2019, where he held a doctoral scholarship. Five years in general practice before specialising. Published multiple peer-reviewed papers.
Memberships: ASE · ANZAE · ADA
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Wollongong
Completed her Doctor of Dental Surgery in 2008 and a Master of Dental Science in Endodontics at Tehran University of Medical Sciences in 2014. Over a decade of experience in complex endodontic cases. Spent three years as an Assistant Professor teaching and researching in endodontics before moving to Australia.
Full Profile →ℹ Both practitioners hold current specialist registration with AHPRA in the specialty of Endodontics. Specialist registration can be verified on the public register at ahpra.gov.au.
AHPRA-protected title — cannot be used by general dentists under any circumstances.
Up to 25× magnification with integrated photography for your patient records.
Drives disinfectant into lateral canals and dentinal tubules instruments cannot reach.
Reveals canal anatomy, root fractures and resorption that 2D X-rays cannot show.
Published evidence consistently favours specialist-performed endodontics.
The Illawarra's only dedicated specialist endodontic practice — purpose-built, fully equipped, and welcoming.
Your patient knows exactly what treatment will cost before it begins. A written quote is provided at booking. Fees below are indicative and subject to change.
Includes radiographs
Fixed quote at booking
Fixed quote at booking
Fixed quote at booking
Additional items such as core restorations, post removal or fractured instrument removal are quoted separately.
Answers to the questions we hear most from Illawarra patients and referring dentists.
Root canal treatment has an unfair reputation. Modern specialist endodontic treatment — performed under local anaesthesia, with the operating microscope and laser-assisted disinfection — is typically no more uncomfortable than having a filling placed. Most patients report feeling pressure or vibration rather than pain. For patients with significant dental anxiety, both oral and IV sedation are available.
A referral from your general dentist is preferred but not essential. If you are in pain or think you need specialist endodontic care, you can contact us directly on (02) 4208 0155. We liaise with your general dentist throughout your treatment and return you to them for the final restoration.
Most straightforward root canal treatments are completed in one or two appointments of 60–90 minutes. Complex cases — significantly infected teeth, calcified canals, or retreatments — may require additional appointments. A clear treatment plan and written quote is provided before starting any treatment.
Laser-assisted root canal treatment uses the Fotona SkyPulse Er:YAG laser with SWEEPS (Shock Wave Enhanced Emission Photoacoustic Streaming) technology to enhance the disinfection phase. Standard root canal cleaning uses instruments and irrigant solutions — but these cannot reach lateral canals, accessory canals, and dentinal tubules where bacteria persist in biofilm. SWEEPS drives disinfectant into areas instruments cannot access. Read more about laser root canal treatment →
Specialist endodontic treatment for patients referred from dentists across the Illawarra region. Referrals also welcomed from our Southwest Endodontic Centre practice for South West Sydney patients.
