{ "id": "cosmetic-dentistry", "title": "Cosmetic Dentistry", "slug": "cosmetic-dentistry", "description": "", "category": "", "content": "## Smile Solutions: Melbourne's Premier Cosmetic Dentistry Practice\n\nSmile Solutions is Australia's largest single-location private dental practice, and cosmetic dentistry sits at the heart of what we do. Founded in 1993 by Dr Kia Pajouhesh at the iconic Manchester Unity Building, 220 Collins Street, we have served over 250,000 patients across more than three decades — earning a reputation for delivering cosmetic results that are not merely aesthetic, but clinically excellent.\n\nOur cosmetic dentistry team operates across Levels 1 and 10 of the Manchester Unity Building. Level 1 houses our flagship general and cosmetic suites, while Level 10 provides additional cosmetic consultation and treatment capacity. For patients requiring specialist-level cosmetic input — including prosthodontic planning for full-mouth makeovers — our Collins Street Specialist Centre (CSSC) operates from Level 8. To book, call **13 13 96** or visit us at 220 Collins Street, Melbourne CBD.\n\n---\n\n## What Cosmetic Dentistry Means at Smile Solutions\n\nCosmetic dentistry at Smile Solutions is not a side offering — it is a clinical discipline with dedicated clinicians, dedicated technology, and a dedicated in-house laboratory. Dr Kia Pajouhesh, a first-class honours graduate of the University of Melbourne, established Smile Solutions as a practice where genuine specialist care and high-end cosmetic outcomes would coexist under one roof. That vision has been realised across every cosmetic service we offer.\n\nOur cosmetic team includes:\n- **Dr Kia Pajouhesh** — Founding Principal and Managing Director, specialist interest in smile makeovers and same-day porcelain veneers\n- **Dr Philippa Robinson** — Group Clinical Director, AHPRA compliance lead and restorative specialist\n- **Dr Belinda Feldman** — 20+ years' experience; specialises in full-mouth rehabilitation and 3D digital smile design\n- **Dr Yasmin Coulthard** — CEREC specialist; joined Smile Solutions in 2005\n- **Dr Silvia Ciach** — 3,500+ CEREC restorations completed; 24+ years at Smile Solutions\n- **Dr Peter Henderson** — CAD-CAM specialist with extensive experience in same-day restorations\n- **Dr Amina Barucija** — Specialises in composite bonding; fluent in Bosnian and Croatian\n- **Dr Casey Edgar** — Long-tenured high-volume cosmetic dentist\n- **Greg Karabasis** — Master Ceramist, co-creator of Same Day Porcelain Veneers™, 32+ years of ceramics experience\n\nFor complex cosmetic cases, our patients also access specialist prosthodontists at the CSSC: **Prof Vasileios Chronopoulos** (30+ years' experience), **Dr Jamie Foong**, **Dr Dinos Kountouras** (visiting prosthodontist/implantologist), and **Dr Fotios Angelis**.\n\n---\n\n## Our In-House Laboratory and Technology\n\nWhat separates Smile Solutions from virtually every other cosmetic dental practice in Australia is our on-site ceramics laboratory. Greg Karabasis and his team of senior dental technicians — including Agne Diliartaite, Noemi Miele, Talija Batinovic, and Natalie Bilos — work within the Manchester Unity Building itself. This means your restorations are crafted by clinicians who know your treating dentist personally and who can make real-time adjustments based on your feedback.\n\nOur technology platform supports every stage of cosmetic treatment:\n\n- **CEREC® CAD/CAM system** with Primescan intraoral scanner — enables same-day milled porcelain and zirconia restorations\n- **CBCT (cone beam computed tomography)** on Level 9 for comprehensive pre-treatment imaging\n- **Digital Smile Design (DSD)** software for previewing your result before any enamel is touched\n- **Intraoral scanners** replacing traditional impression trays\n- **Zoom! WhiteSpeed** in-chair whitening system\n\n---\n\n## Same Day Porcelain Veneers™ — A World First\n\nSmile Solutions is the birthplace of **Same Day Porcelain Veneers™**, a world-first innovation developed by Dr Kia Pajouhesh in collaboration with master ceramist Greg Karabasis. The entire veneer journey — preparation in the morning, handcrafted ceramics in our on-site laboratory, and insertion in the afternoon — is completed within a single day.\n\nNo temporaries. No waiting two weeks. No compromise on quality. This innovation won the **2024 Australian Business Award for Business Innovation**, recognising it as a genuine advance for cosmetic dentistry patients worldwide.\n\n---\n\n## Teeth Whitening\n\nProfessional teeth whitening at Smile Solutions is available in two forms:\n\n- **Zoom! WhiteSpeed in-chair whitening** — **$475** — up to 8 shades whiter in approximately one hour, performed at our dedicated Teeth Whitening Centre at Ground Floor, 220 Collins Street\n- **Take-home whitening** — **$395** — Pola Advanced system with custom-fitted trays for gradual whitening over 10–14 nights\n- **Combined package** — **$770** (in-chair + take-home together)\n\nOur oral health therapists — including Monica Cain (Hygiene Clinical Manager), Cathy Huynh (Zoom! whitening trained), and Poppy Kavadias — manage whitening consultations and ensure you achieve the best possible shade before any cosmetic restorations are placed.\n\n---\n\n## Porcelain Veneers and Smile Makeovers\n\nPorcelain veneers remain the centrepiece of cosmetic transformation at Smile Solutions. Our approach combines:\n\n- **Clinical diagnosis** by an experienced cosmetic dentist\n- **Digital planning** using DSD software and physical mock-ups before any tooth preparation\n- **Skilled enamel preparation** guided precisely by the approved design\n- **Handcrafted ceramics** in our on-site laboratory by Greg Karabasis and his team\n- **Placement and post-placement review** by your treating dentist\n\nFor patients with more complex cosmetic needs — such as full-mouth reconstruction, implant-supported restorations, or multidisciplinary smile makeovers involving orthodontics and prosthodontics — our specialists at the Collins Street Specialist Centre (Level 8) provide integrated care within the same building.\n\n---\n\n## Composite Bonding\n\nComposite bonding is offered by Dr Amina Barucija and other clinicians as a conservative, reversible option for patients with minor chips, small gaps, or shape irregularities. It is completed in a single appointment with no enamel removal required, and provides an excellent preview of the cosmetic changes achievable with porcelain veneers.\n\n---\n\n## Gum Contouring\n\nLaser-assisted gum contouring is available for patients with uneven gum lines or a \"gummy smile.\" Our clinicians use precision laser technology to reshape the gum line before veneer placement or as a standalone cosmetic procedure.\n\n---\n\n## Orthodontics and Cosmetic Alignment\n\nFor patients where misalignment is the primary concern, our specialist orthodontists — **Dr David Austin**, **Dr Joshua Ch'ng**, **Dr Katie Xu**, and **Dr Andrea Phatouros** — offer comprehensive Invisalign and fixed brace treatment from our Collins Street Orthodontics centre (Level 12 and Tower). Smile Solutions is Australia's largest Invisalign provider, with over 9,000 cases completed. Orthodontic treatment from $3,500 and a price-match guarantee on any specialist orthodontic quote.\n\n---\n\n## Financing Options\n\nCosmetic dentistry at Smile Solutions is accessible through a range of flexible payment options:\n\n- **Payright** — interest-free payment plans\n- **TLC (Total Lifestyle Credit)** — dental financing\n- **In-house payment plans** — arranged at consultation\n- Private health insurance gap claims facilitated by our accounts team\n\n---\n\n## Book a Cosmetic Consultation\n\nYour journey to a confident smile begins with a comprehensive consultation at Smile Solutions. Our cosmetic clinicians will assess your oral health, discuss your goals, and develop a personalised treatment plan with transparent pricing.\n\n**Call 13 13 96** or visit Level 1, Manchester Unity Building, 220 Collins Street, Melbourne CBD. 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