Wollongong: (02) 4208 0155 Liverpool: (02) 9129 8806
Wollongong Endodontics clinical treatment room where specialist laser root canal treatment is performed
The only specialist endodontic clinic in Wollongong

Specialist endodontic care for the Illawarra.

Laser-assisted root canal treatment, apical surgery, CBCT 3D imaging and dental trauma management — delivered by AHPRA registered specialist endodontists at our Wollongong CBD practice.

Specialist Endodontics — Wollongong CBD

The only specialist endodontic practice in the Illawarra

Wollongong Endodontics is a dedicated specialist practice on Atchison Street in the Wollongong CBD, founded as the sister clinic of Southwest Endodontic Centre (Liverpool). Patients across the Illawarra no longer need to travel to Sydney for specialist-level endodontic care.

Wollongong

Wollongong Endodontics

G04/38 Atchison Street
Wollongong NSW 2500
Ground-floor access with paid parking available at 38 Atchison St & nearby Crown Street car parks.
Dr Deepak Chellappa & Dr Sara Namjou
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Sister Practice — Liverpool

Southwest Endodontic Centre

Shop 1/420 Macquarie Street
Liverpool NSW 2170
Specialist endodontic practice serving South West Sydney from Liverpool — shared clinical team, reports, and referral system.
Dr Deepak Chellappa & Dr Jimmy Chan
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Why a Specialist?

There is a difference between a dentist and a specialist endodontist

Specialist endodontists complete three or more years of full-time postgraduate training beyond dental school, focused exclusively on diagnosing and treating diseases of the dental pulp. Specialist registration is regulated by AHPRA — the title is protected and cannot be used by general dentists.

Postgraduate specialist training

Both of our Wollongong clinicians are AHPRA registered specialist endodontists with full-time postgraduate qualifications — Doctor of Clinical Dentistry or Master of Dental Science in Endodontics.

Technology you won't find elsewhere in the Illawarra

Every case is treated under a dental operating microscope with digital radiography, in-house CBCT 3D imaging when indicated, and laser-assisted disinfection using the Fotona SkyPulse Er:YAG — unique in our region.

Higher success rates, better outcomes

Published evidence consistently shows higher success and survival rates when endodontic treatment is performed by specialists, particularly for complex cases, retreatments and surgical cases. Same-day reports to the referring dentist.

Our Technology

Advanced technology. Better results.

Two differentiators set Wollongong Endodontics apart from every other dental practice in the Illawarra: laser-assisted treatment, and operating-microscope precision on every case.

Treatment room at Wollongong Endodontics

CBCT 3D Imaging

Three-dimensional cone beam imaging reveals complex canal anatomy, vertical root fractures, resorption and periapical pathology that 2D X-rays cannot show. A fraction of the radiation dose of medical CT.

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Operating Microscope

Every case is treated under a surgical-grade dental operating microscope with co-axial illumination — up to 25× magnification, with integrated digital photography for your patient records.

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Digital Radiography

Up to 90% less radiation than film, with instant high-resolution images shared electronically with your referring dentist on the same day as treatment.

Bioceramic Materials

Modern bioceramic sealers and obturation materials bond chemically to dentine, providing a durable long-term seal against reinfection.

What We Treat

Full scope of specialist endodontic care

From routine root canal treatment to complex microsurgical and trauma cases — delivered with advanced technology and same-day reporting to referring dentists.

For Referring Dentists

We treat your patients as an extension of your practice

When you refer to Wollongong Endodontics, your patient is in specialist hands and you remain central to their ongoing care. We return every patient to you for restoration with a comprehensive same-day report.

  • Same-day emergency appointments for patients in acute pain
  • Electronic consultation reports with microscope photographs, same day as treatment
  • Immediate phone consultation — discuss a case with a specialist before referring
  • In-house CBCT where clinically indicated, reported with your referral
  • Online referral form with file upload for radiographs and clinical photos
  • Dentist resource library — AAE guidelines, IADT trauma protocols, case difficulty assessment
Why Refer to Us Dentist Resources

Refer online in minutes

Our secure online referral form includes the full FDI tooth chart, indication checklists, and file upload for radiographs. We contact your patient within 24 hours.

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Emergency referrals — call directly for same-day booking.
Wollongong: (02) 4208 0155  •  Liverpool: (02) 9129 8806

Our Specialists

Meet the Wollongong team

Both of our Wollongong clinicians are AHPRA registered specialist endodontists, each with full-time postgraduate training and ongoing contributions to research and dental education.

Dr Deepak Chellappa — Specialist Endodontist Wollongong and Liverpool

Dr Deepak Chellappa

Wollongong & Liverpool

BDS (Griffith) DClinDent Endo (Otago) AHPRA Specialist

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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Dr Sara Namjou — Specialist Endodontist Wollongong

Dr Sara Namjou

Wollongong

DDS (SBUMC) MDS Endo (Tehran) AHPRA Specialist

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.

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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.

Transparent Fees

Fixed-fee endodontic care

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.

Consultation
$300

Includes radiographs

Anterior / Premolar RCT
$2,100–$2,700

Fixed quote at booking

Molar RCT
$2,400–$3,000

Fixed quote at booking

Apical Surgery
$1,500–$2,500

Fixed quote at booking

Additional items such as core restorations, post removal or fractured instrument removal are quoted separately.

HICAPS Available Payment Plans ✅ Health Fund Rebates
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Catchment

Where our Illawarra patients come from

Our Wollongong practice on Atchison Street sits in the CBD — central and accessible for referrals across the Illawarra and south coast. Patients no longer need to travel to Sydney for specialist endodontic care.

Illawarra (Wollongong)

South West Sydney (Liverpool)

Common Questions

Frequently asked questions

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 →

Areas we serve — Illawarra

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.

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