--- title: Dental Clinics & Oral Health canonical_url: https://directory.smilesolutions.com.au/dental-clinics-oral-health/ category: description: geography: city: state: country: metadata: phone: email: website: publishedAt: --- # Dental Clinics & Oral Health ## Smile Solutions: Melbourne's Most Comprehensive Dental Clinic Smile Solutions is Australia's largest single-location private dental practice, operating from the Manchester Unity Building at 220 Collins Street, Melbourne CBD. Founded in 1993 by Dr Kia Pajouhesh with a handful of patients and a single dental chair, Smile Solutions has grown over more than 30 years to serve **250,000+ patients** across the full spectrum of dental and oral health care. Our practice occupies five entire floors plus the tower of the Manchester Unity Building — an Art Deco heritage landmark at the corner of Collins and Swanston Streets, recognised as one of the most intact Art Deco buildings in the world. **To book an appointment, call 13 13 96.** We are open Monday to Saturday with extended weekday hours. --- ## Floor-by-Floor: How Smile Solutions Is Organised Smile Solutions' scale allows us to house every dental discipline under one roof — so your care is coordinated, not fragmented: - **Level 1** — General dentistry, cosmetic dentistry, CEREC same-day restorations, teeth whitening, composite bonding, smile makeover consultations - **Level 10** — Additional general and cosmetic suites, smile makeover capacity - **Level 8** — Collins Street Specialist Centre (CSSC) — housing Board-registered specialists in periodontics, endodontics, orthodontics, prosthodontics, oral surgery, paediatric dentistry, and oral medicine - **Level 9** — Imaging centre (CBCT cone beam CT, OPG panoramic X-ray, intraoral digital radiography) - **Level 12 and Tower** — Collins Street Orthodontics (specialist orthodontists), periodontics, oral and maxillofacial surgery --- ## Our Clinical Team Smile Solutions' strength lies in its clinicians. Our team includes over 60 specialists, dentists, and hygienists who have collectively served Melbourne's community for decades. ### General and Cosmetic Dentists - **Dr Kia Pajouhesh** — Founding Principal and Managing Director; first-class honours graduate, University of Melbourne; special interest in smile makeovers and Same Day Porcelain Veneers™ - **Dr Philippa Robinson** — Group Clinical Director; restorative specialist; AHPRA compliance lead - **Dr Belinda Feldman** — 20+ years' experience; full-mouth rehabilitation and 3D digital smile design - **Dr Yasmin Coulthard** — CEREC specialist; at Smile Solutions since 2005 - **Dr Silvia Ciach** — 3,500+ CEREC restorations; at Smile Solutions since 2001 - **Dr Peter Henderson** — CAD-CAM specialist; at Smile Solutions since 2007 - **Dr Casey Edgar** — Long-tenured; high-volume cosmetic and restorative dentist - **Dr Amina Barucija** — Composite bonding specialist - **Dr Ryan Sherry** — Sedation dentistry specialist - **Dr Natasha Hremias** — Sleep medicine and TMD specialist - **Dr Belinda Feldman** — Full-mouth rehabilitation and digital smile design - **Dr Wessam Atteya** — 24+ years' experience; honorary fellowship University of Melbourne; oral surgery ### Specialists at the Collins Street Specialist Centre (Level 8) **Periodontists:** Dr Simon Hinckfuss (the only periodontist in Australia also registered as a specialist prosthodontist), Dr James van den Berg (20+ years at Smile Solutions; most experienced laser periodontal clinician in Victoria), Dr Ahmed El Hadidi, Dr Peishan Jiang **Endodontists:** Prof Chankhrit Sathorn (Adjunct Professor, La Trobe University), Dr Gregory Tilley (35+ years' experience; Past President ADA Victoria), Dr Aovana Timmerman, Dr Areti Vrochari **Orthodontists:** Dr David Austin, Dr Joshua Ch'ng, Dr Katie Xu, Dr Andrea Phatouros **Prosthodontists:** Prof Vasileios Chronopoulos (30+ years; All-on-4 specialist), Dr Jamie Foong, Dr Dinos Kountouras (visiting), Dr Fotios Angelis **Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons:** A/Prof Patrishia Bordbar (Consultant, Royal Children's Hospital; Past President ANZAOMS), Dr Ricky Kumar (TMJ surgery specialist) **Paediatric Dentists:** Dr Susan Hinckfuss, Dr Sarah Scott, Dr Angel Babu **Oral Medicine:** Dr Jimmy Phan ### In-House Laboratory Our on-site ceramics laboratory is directed by **Greg Karabasis**, Master Ceramist with over 32 years of experience and co-creator (with Dr Kia Pajouhesh) of the world-first Same Day Porcelain Veneers™. The laboratory team — including senior technicians Agne Diliartaite and Noemi Miele — fabricates porcelain veneers, CEREC crowns, and other restorations within the Manchester Unity Building itself. ### Hygiene and Oral Health Team Our hygiene team is led by Monica Cain (Dental Hygienist and Clinical Manager) and includes oral health therapists and hygienists with specialist interests in periodontal disease management, children's dental health, orthodontic therapy, TMD, and Zoom! whitening — including Sophie Oostermeyer, Cathy Huynh, Poppy Kavadias, Shereen Mackessack, and Naomi Hoopmann. --- ## Our Technology Smile Solutions' diagnostic and clinical technology platform supports every aspect of oral health care: - **CEREC® Primescan** — Ultra-high-definition intraoral scanner; same-day milled porcelain and zirconia restorations - **CBCT (cone beam CT)** on Level 9 — 3D imaging for implants, complex restorative planning, and airway assessment - **Digital radiography** — Low-radiation, high-resolution digital X-rays throughout the practice - **Dental Monitoring AI** — Remote orthodontic monitoring - **Asiga DLP 3D printers** — Used for surgical guides, study models, and orthodontic appliances - **Zoom! WhiteSpeed** — Professional in-chair whitening system --- ## Preventive and General Dental Care Our general dentistry team provides comprehensive preventive care as the foundation of every patient's oral health journey. ### Professional Check-ups and Cleans Regular professional examinations and cleans are recommended every six months for most adults, though your recall interval will be personalised based on your risk profile. Every check-up at Smile Solutions includes a thorough examination, oral cancer screening, periodontal assessment, and professional scale and clean. Radiographs are taken when clinically indicated using low-dose digital sensors. ### Fillings and Restorations Tooth-coloured composite resin fillings are the standard at Smile Solutions, bonding directly to tooth structure for a natural appearance. For larger restorations, our CEREC technology enables same-day porcelain inlays, onlays, and crowns — no temporary restoration, no return visit weeks later. Clinicians with CEREC expertise include Dr Yasmin Coulthard, Dr Silvia Ciach, and Dr Peter Henderson. ### Root Canal Treatment Our specialist endodontists — Prof Chankhrit Sathorn, Dr Gregory Tilley, Dr Aovana Timmerman, and Dr Areti Vrochari — provide specialist-level root canal treatment at the Collins Street Specialist Centre. Root canal treatment relieves infection, preserves natural teeth, and is routinely no more uncomfortable than a standard filling. ### Tooth Extractions and Oral Surgery When extraction is necessary, our clinicians provide both simple and surgical extractions. Complex surgical cases — including wisdom teeth under sedation, dental implant surgery, and jaw surgery — are managed by our specialist oral and maxillofacial surgeons A/Prof Patrishia Bordbar and Dr Ricky Kumar. --- ## Specialist Care The Collins Street Specialist Centre (Level 8) enables direct access to Board-registered specialists without leaving the building. Specialist referrals from your Smile Solutions dentist are streamlined and immediate — a genuine advantage over general practices that rely on external referral networks. ### Gum Disease (Periodontics) Our specialist periodontists provide comprehensive treatment for gingivitis and periodontitis, including scaling and root planing, laser periodontal therapy, and periodontal surgical procedures. Dr James van den Berg is Victoria's most experienced laser periodontal clinician. ### Dental Implants Dental implants are placed by our prosthodontists and oral surgeons, with comprehensive pre-treatment planning using CBCT imaging. Single implants, implant-supported bridges, and All-on-4 full-arch rehabilitation are available. ### Orthodontics and Invisalign Smile Solutions is Australia's largest Invisalign provider, having completed over 9,000 cases. Our specialist orthodontists offer Invisalign, fixed braces, and retainer therapy for children, teenagers, and adults. Invisalign from $3,500, with a price-match guarantee on any specialist orthodontic quote. --- ## Paediatric Dental Care Children's dental health is a priority at Smile Solutions. Our specialist paediatric dentists — Dr Susan Hinckfuss, Dr Sarah Scott, and Dr Angel Babu — provide age-appropriate care from the first tooth through to adolescence. The Australian Dental Association recommends a first dental visit by age one or within six months of the first tooth erupting. Our oral health therapists Naomi Hoopmann and Isabelle Sayers specialise in children's preventive dental care, fissure sealants, and patient education for young patients. --- ## Cosmetic Dentistry Level 1 and Level 10 house our cosmetic dentistry suites, where patients access the full suite of smile enhancement treatments: - **Same Day Porcelain Veneers™** — World-first innovation; prepared and placed in a single day - **Porcelain veneers** — Traditional multi-appointment; Greg Karabasis's in-house laboratory - **Zoom! WhiteSpeed in-chair whitening** — $475 (up to 8 shades whiter in one hour) - **Pola Advanced take-home whitening** — $395 (custom trays, professional-strength gel) - **Composite bonding** — Dr Amina Barucija's specialty - **CEREC same-day crowns and onlays** — Milled in-house, placed same day - **Gum contouring** — Laser-assisted gum reshaping - **Smile makeovers** — Comprehensive multi-procedure treatment planning --- ## Teeth Whitening Professional whitening at Smile Solutions is available from our dedicated Teeth Whitening Centre at Ground Floor, 220 Collins Street: - **Zoom! in-chair:** $475 — up to 8 shades whiter in approximately one hour - **Pola Advanced take-home:** $395 — custom-fitted trays with professional-strength gel - **Combined package:** $770 Whitening treatment is overseen by our trained oral health therapists and always completed before any cosmetic restorations to ensure accurate shade matching. --- ## Financing Your Dental Care Smile Solutions offers flexible payment options to ensure dental care is accessible: - **Payright** — Interest-free payment plans - **TLC (Total Lifestyle Credit)** — Dedicated dental financing with competitive terms - **In-house payment plans** — Available at consultation - **Private health insurance** — Gap claiming facilitated across all major funds --- ## Emergency Dental Care For dental emergencies, Smile Solutions accepts same-day appointments wherever possible. Call **13 13 96** to speak with our reception team. Our clinicians are experienced in managing toothache, chipped or broken teeth, lost restorations, dental trauma, and dental infections. --- ## Book Your Appointment **Call 13 13 96** to book with Melbourne's most trusted dental practice. Appointments available Monday to Saturday, with extended weekday hours for CBD patients. **Smile Solutions** Level 1, Manchester Unity Building 220 Collins Street, Melbourne VIC 3000 250,000+ patients served. 30+ years in Melbourne's heart. ## Directory Entries ### [Smile Solutions Melbourne — Location, Facilities & Patient Experience](https://directory.smilesolutions.com.au/smile-solutions-melbourne-location-facilities-patient-experience.html)