Referrals for Periodontal Treatment
While a referral from your dentist is certainly very welcome, it is not a legal or health fund requirement. The benefit of having a referral from your dentist is that it provides our specialist periodontics with any relevant clinical history or X-rays.
This will help ensure you are booked in with the right specialist for your particular needs. It will also assist with arriving at a clinical diagnosis and selecting the preferred treatment plan.
If you're a dentist or health professional referring a patient, you can send us a referral online and attach any X-rays or clinical notes, so we can book your patient with the right specialist straight away.
If you have had periodontal treatment in the past – or know that you are in need of periodontal treatment and want to see a periodontist directly – you can contact our practice directly to arrange a suitable consultation or supportive care appointment.
Find a periodontist near you. We have clinics in Strathpine and Taringa, and we also see patients from Buderim at our Sunshine Coast clinic in Mountain Creek.
If you are unsure, you are welcome to ring our friendly office staff to talk through your options or contact Foundation Dental via our website to submit an enquiry.
Contact us for an appointment today.
Our experience places us well up among the leading specialist groups in South-East Queensland, yet we also strive to maintain that ‘personal touch’ by being independent family owned & operated.
FOUNDATION DENTAL
We work in close consultation with our referring general dentists & allied health practitioners to achieve the best possible treatment outcomes - with a healthy, stable mouth the ultimate goal.
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OUR LOCATIONS
Main Practices:
- Brisbane CBD: GF/201 Wickham Ter, Spring Hill QLD 4000, Australia
- Strathpine (BNE North): 1/520 Gympie Rd, Strathpine QLD 4500, Australia
- Taringa (BNE West): Office 2/180 Moggill Rd, Taringa QLD 4068, Australia
- Sunshine Coast: Unit 1/128 Golf Links Rd, Mountain Creek QLD 4557, Australia
- Tewantin/Noosa: Cooloola Centre, Level 1, 97 Poinciana Avenue, Tewantin
Consultation Clinics:
- Fraser Coast – Scarness, 2 Freshwater Street
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- Brisbane / Taringa: (07) 3878 2519
- Sunshine Coast: (07) 5444 2800
- Email: admin@foundationdental.com.au
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Gerd Haberkern
03:59 23 Jul 16
Having had two implants done by Dr John Carrigy 12 years ago and absolutely no issues with them since, I didn’t hesitate to request a referral to Foundation Dental and Dr Carrigy when I needed another implant recently. Once again, I was most impressed with the preparation and care taken to ensure a sterile environment for the procedure, which was very reassuring. Furthermore, John explains what he is doing and why throughout. He takes the trouble to understand his patient and fully answer any questions or concerns. There was minimal pain or discomfort in the days after the procedure, and two weeks later everything has healed perfectly. I would recommend John Carrigy to anyone considering an implant. It beats all other options and the professionalism shown by Dr Carrigy is outstanding.
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09:08 22 Dec 14
Fantastic team and definitely NOT your average dentist! It was a JOY to visit them.
Julie Sawyer
08:29 13 Aug 13
Great experience. Cant recommend highly enough!
Adrian Brand
03:10 21 Jul 19
Last time I had periodontal treatment I had to do two treatments with a huge general anaesthetic needle in my gums where each time I was in agony for days after.This time with Dr Carrigy I had one session where I had numbing gel applied to my gums and was out eating lunch with my friends an hour after treatment.Total cost this time was less than a third of the last treatment's cost and my out of pocket cost was only a few hundred dollars compared to thousands last time because I didn't blow all of my major dental health fund's cover like last time.I was really dreading going through perio treatment again but seeing someone who uses modern techniques with modern equipment is nowhere near as awful as my experience last time.
Abdullah alsharik
00:42 15 Feb 22
I have known dr Carrigy for years ,words can not describe how amazing he is .He is very respectable ,honest ,modest and explain everything in simple empathetic language .He has had done a great job with gum longstanding disease and have amazing result and improvement .I highly recommended him if you need any thing related to gum or any relevant matter to his field
Glenn Jones
04:34 27 May 22
Just had two implants commenced wit Dr. John Carrigy. Absolutely painless and done with skill and professionalism. I would absolutely recommend Foundation Dental to anybody seeking quality dental care. Dr. CARRIGY’s experience in dealing with DVA and his teamwork with Dr. Justin BOULTON (prosthedontist) is top shelf.
Brent McCracken
03:45 30 Aug 23
Excellent service and treatment.I have had a series of dental treatments from Dr Sweat Paliwal. She is a highly skilled dentist providing excellent service. Dr Paliwal has an open and friendly manner, guiding me through each step of the procedure in as very kind and supportive manner. Her work has result in a great outcome outcome for me I would highly recommend her to anyone seeking her specialist dentistry skills.
Robert Tilley
22:17 10 May 24
Dr John Carrigy is a perfectionist. I had quite invasive implant work carried out and I can honestly say that I felt no pain or discomfort. He takes the time to explain the procedure, the equipment and fittings used in great detail. The Doctor put me at ease immediately. Healing was complete in two weeks, again with no pain or discomfort. I thoroughly recommend Dr Carrigy and his professional team for any dental work.
Jonathan Croasdale
23:01 03 Feb 25
Dr Carrigy and his entire team are extremely professional and caring. After two failed implants at a different business, Dr Carrigy managed a successful implant for me. The process was painless, and I couldn't recommend him highly enough. Thank you so much to the team at foundation dental!
Darren McLaughlin
08:57 29 Jan 26
I can’t recommend Foundation Dental highly enough. They should get six out of five! My dentist recommended Dr John Carrigy and now I know why. The ABSOLUTELY best “bedside manner”, explained every option & procedure and performed it flawlessly.
alison walter
08:24 06 Nov 25
Hello Dental Implant - Flash that smile - show those teeth!Outstanding service given by Dr James Carrigy and his team today for a dental implant.I was nervous and worried about pain.Dr James Carrigy has an awesome way of putting you at ease and his explanation of the steps he was taking, tools he was using.I did not endure any pain (remarkable) and my nerves melted away with the kindness I received. A big thank you to Jess & Tegan for their support! I would highly recommend their services for professional dental work. You can be assured you are in good hands!
Ken Lifu
09:31 25 Jun 16
Dr Carrigy was very professional & pleasant when explaining the procedure which made me comfortable in proceeding with such a major procedure. In short,not as painful in more ways than one would normally expect!
Aaron Moxham
00:08 14 Aug 15
Was made to feel calm and safe throughout the procedure excellent service
