Meet Dr Nick
Dr Nick Wilding is a general dentist and co-owner of Terrigal Beach Dental + Implant Centre on the NSW Central Coast. He has been practising in Terrigal since 2013 and has a strong focus on dental implants, restorative and prosthodontic dentistry, cosmetic dentistry and digital dentistry.
Nick graduated from the University of Sydney with a Bachelor of Medical Science (2003) and a Bachelor of Dentistry (2007). He completed a Graduate Diploma in Dental Implants with Honours. His implant training began in 2011 and includes advanced implant surgery and implant site development with Prof Robert London through the Australian Society of Implant Dentistry and The London Institute (USA). It also covers ridge preservation after tooth extraction and mini dental implants.
Nick provides single-tooth implants, implant-retained bridges and implant-supported dentures using Straumann and Osstem implant systems. The practice has in-house cone beam CT (CBCT) 3D imaging and a Medit intraoral scanner. Nick combines the two to digitally plan implant treatment and carry out guided implant surgery, allowing precise implant placement and a more comfortable experience for patients. He holds a CBCT radiation licence.
Alongside implant dentistry, Nick has completed further training in porcelain veneers and crowns, full mouth rehabilitation, endodontics (root canal treatment) and managing dental anxiety. He has been a member of the Australian Dental Association for 20 years.
Nick grew up on the Central Coast and attended Central Coast Grammar School, and has a long personal connection to the practice. Terrigal Beach Dental was founded in 1987 by Dr Bill Dibert, who was Nick’s own dentist from the age of 12. Nick joined the practice in 2013, and in 2016 he and Dr Tom Hall took it over. Nick and Tom studied dentistry together at the University of Sydney and have been close friends ever since.
Nick is known for taking the time to explain treatment options clearly, so patients feel comfortable and in control of their care. He lives locally at Avoca Beach with his wife
Shelley, a primary school teacher at a local school, and their family. Nick is a member of Avoca Beach Surf Life Saving Club and is involved with the Avoca Beach Sharks rugby club and Kincumber Netball Club. When he’s not in the surf, you might find him on a surf or ski trip with his longtime friend and business partner, Tom.
Qualifications & Registration
- Bachelor of Medical Science, University of Sydney — 2003
- Bachelor of Dentistry, University of Sydney — 2007
- Graduate Diploma in Dental Implants (Honours)
- CBCT Radiation Licence (Teledent, 2023)
- AHPRA Registered Dentist
- Member, Australian Dental Association — 20 years
Professional Background
- Dentist since 2007; practising in Terrigal since 2013
- Joined Terrigal Beach Dental (founded 1987 by Dr Bill Dibert) in 2013
- Co-owner of the practice with Dr Tom Hall since 2016
- Implant training since 2011, including advanced implant surgery with Prof Robert London (Australian Society of Implant Dentistry and The London Institute, USA) Holds a CBCT radiation licence
- 20 years’ membership of the Australian Dental Association
Services & Treatments
General & Restorative Care
- Check-ups and cleans
- Fillings
- Root canal treatment
- Extractions
- Crowns and bridges
Cosmetic Dentistry
- Porcelain veneers and crowns
- Full mouth rehabilitation and smile makeovers
- Teeth whitening
Dental Implants
- Single-tooth dental implants
- Implant-retained bridges
- Implant-supported and implant-retained dentures
- Guided implant surgery, digitally planned using in-house CBCT 3D scanning and a Medit intraoral scanner
- Ridge preservation after tooth extraction
- Straumann and Osstem implant systems
Areas of Special Interest & Expertise
- Dental implants and guided implant surgery
- Restorative and prosthodontic dentistry — crowns, bridges, dentures and full mouth rehabilitation
- Cosmetic dentistry — porcelain veneers and crowns
- Digital dentistry — CBCT 3D imaging and intraoral scanning
- Care for nervous patients, with specific training in managing dental anxiety
These are advanced procedures provided by Nick as a general dentist. Fo
Professional Development
| Year | Course | Provider |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 15th IFEA World Endodontic Congress, Sydney | International Federation of Endodontic Associations |
| 2025 | Exceptional Porcelain Veneers Workshop (two day lecture and hands-on), Sydney | Minimax, with Dr Aodhan Docherty and Dr Kamran Ashraf |
| 2023 | CBCT Radiation Licensing Course and Examination | Teledent |
| 2017 | Full Mouth Rehabilitation | Dr Ben Lee and Dr Johnson Chou |
| 2015 | Nobel Biocare Implant Symposium, Sydney | Nobel Biocare |
| 2015 | Ridge Preservation Strategies for Predictable Restorative and Implant Outcomes | Geistlich Biomaterials |
| 2014 | Esthetic Alliance Program, Module 1 | Dr Ben Lee |
| 2012 | Mini Implant Seminar | Dr Todd Shatkin |
| 2011 | Implant Surgery 2011, Royal North Shore Hospital | Australian Society of Implant Dentistry with Prof Robert London |
| 2011 | Dental Implant Surgery: Fundamentals to Details and Advanced Implant Site Development | The London Institute, USA |
| 2011 | MDI Mini Dental Implants Certificate Course | 3M ESPE |
| 2010 | Psychosedation: The Multidisciplinary Approach to Managing Dental Anxiety | ADA NSW |
| 2010 | Anterior Prosthodontics: Integrating Porcelain Veneers and Crowns | ADA NSW |
Professional Memberships & Recognition
- Member, Australian Dental Association — 20 years
- Conferences attended: 15th IFEA World Endodontic Congress, Sydney (2026); Nobel Biocare Implant Symposium, Sydney (2015)
Community Involvement
Areas Terrigal Beach Dental + Implant Centre Serves
Why Patients Choose Dr Nick
- Over 15 years practising in Terrigal, with a long personal connection to the Central Coast Postgraduate-trained in dental implants (Graduate Diploma with Honours), with implant training since 2011
- Digitally planned, guided implant surgery using in-house CBCT 3D imaging and intraoral scanning
- Broad restorative, prosthodontic and cosmetic dentistry skill set
- 20 years’ membership of the Australian Dental Association
- Training in managing dental anxiety, for a calm and comfortable experience Deep local roots and community involvement across Terrigal and Avoca Beach
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