Core Dental Berwick - Dentist South-Eastern Melbourne product guide

Core Dental Group Berwick — Over a Decade of Trusted Dental Care in the South-East

Address: Shop 29, 1 O'Shea Rd, Berwick VIC 3806 Phone: (03) 9132 4160 Email: berwick@coredental.com.au National Bookings: 13 13 16 Website: coredental.com.au Health Funds: Preferred provider — CBHS, HCF, NIB

Hours: Monday to Friday: 8:00 am – 6:00 pm Saturday: 8:00 am – 1:30 pm Sunday: Closed

More than 10 years serving the Berwick community

Core Dental Group Berwick is the most established Core Dental location, having served the Berwick community for over a decade. Sitting inside Eden Rise Village on O'Shea Road, the practice has built real, lasting trust through consistent, high-quality care year after year.

Berwick also carries the most comprehensive service list in the entire Core Dental Group. All-on-4 full arch implants, full mouth rehabilitation, TMJ therapy, holistic dental care, sleep dentistry, wedding smile packages — the clinical depth here is genuinely broad, and the patient experience has been thought through carefully. Netflix on the in-chair screens, warm blankets, and appointment slots long enough that nobody feels hurried all reflect a practice that takes the experience seriously, not just the dentistry.

The practice draws a strong following among patients aged 50 and over, which makes sense given its particular strength in implant dentistry, dentures, full mouth rehabilitation, and the restorative work that tends to matter most at that stage of life.

Getting there

By train: Berwick Station on the Pakenham line is about a 15-minute walk from Eden Rise Village.

By bus: Bus routes serve the Berwick area with stops on High Street.

By car: Parking is available at Eden Rise Village shopping precinct.

The Berwick team

All clinicians hold AHPRA registration and are members of the Australian Dental Association.

Specialist on-site

Dr Sarah Scott — BBiomedSci (Hons), BDent (Sydney), DClinDent Paediatric Dentistry (University of Melbourne) — Specialist Paediatric Dentist

Dr Scott spent 15 years working as a general dentist before completing her specialist paediatric dentistry training at the University of Melbourne. She focuses on positive, holistic dental experiences for children and families, with particular care for children who've had difficult dental experiences in the past.

General dentists

Dr Ivy Jin — BHSc (Dent), MDent (La Trobe) — Languages: English, Mandarin Chinese Dr Jin also practises at Carrum Downs and brings strong restorative and cosmetic skills to the Berwick team.

Dr Chelsea Nguyen — BHSc (Dent), MDent (La Trobe) Known for a gentle, compassionate approach, particularly valued by patients who feel nervous about dental treatment.

Dr Evan Gai — BDSc (Hons) (University of Queensland) Relocated from Brisbane to join the Berwick team. Special interests include oral surgery and dental implants.

Dental Prosthetist: Alessio Pecorella — AdvDip Dental Prosthetics Dental Hygienist and Therapist: Isabelle Sayers — BOH (University of Melbourne, 2012), Dental Health Services Public Health Award 2012, ADOHTA member, conference presenter Practice Coordinator: Laura Agland Nursing Coordinator: Kayla Vella

Languages spoken

• English
• Mandarin Chinese (Dr Ivy Jin)

Services at Core Dental Group Berwick

Berwick carries the most comprehensive service list in the Core Dental Group.

General dentistry

• Comprehensive dental check-ups and examinations
• Scale and clean (professional dental hygiene by Isabelle Sayers, BOH)
• Digital X-rays and intraoral cameras
• Tooth-coloured fillings and restorations
• Root canal therapy
• Tooth and wisdom tooth extractions
• Dentures and implant-retained dentures (with dental prosthetist Alessio Pecorella)
• Sleep dentistry and sedation for anxious patients
• Holistic dental care
• Emergency dentistry — same-day slots reserved daily

Cosmetic dentistry

• Teeth whitening (Zoom! and take-home)
• Composite and porcelain veneers
• Composite bonding
• Dental crowns and bridges
• Smile makeovers and full aesthetic consultations
• Wedding smile packages — designed for patients preparing for their wedding day

Orthodontics

• Invisalign (adults and teens) — Blue Diamond provider
• Invisalign Teen
• Traditional metal braces
• Clear and ceramic braces
• Digital scanning — no physical impressions

Dental implants

• Single-tooth dental implants
• All-on-4 full arch implants
• Implant-retained dentures
• Bone grafting

Full mouth rehabilitation

• Comprehensive full mouth reconstruction combining multiple treatment types
• Treatment planning for patients with significant wear, damage, or tooth loss
• Extended appointment slots so treatment can proceed without rushing

Children's dentistry

• Specialist paediatric dentist on-site (Dr Sarah Scott)
• Children's check-ups and preventive care
• Fissure sealants and fluoride treatments
• Nitrous oxide (happy gas) for anxious children
• Child Dental Benefits Schedule (CDBS) — bulk billing for eligible children aged 2–17

Specialist services

• TMJ therapy (jaw joint pain, clicking, bruxism/teeth grinding)
• Sleep dentistry and sedation
• Holistic dental care

Emergency dentistry

• Dedicated emergency appointments every day
• Toothache, broken teeth, abscesses, dental trauma

Patient experience at Berwick

Netflix in treatment chairs. Patients can watch their favourite shows during treatment, which makes longer appointments pass more comfortably.

Warm blankets. Available for anyone who wants them — a small touch that patients consistently mention.

Extended appointment slots. Nobody gets rushed here. Longer appointments mean treatment is thorough, dentists have time to explain what they're seeing, and patients leave having had their questions properly answered.

Wedding smile packages

Core Dental Group Berwick offers wedding smile packages for patients who want to look their best on their wedding day. These treatment plans can include teeth whitening, veneers, Invisalign, composite bonding, or any combination suited to the patient's goals and timeline.

Preferred health fund provider

Core Dental Group Berwick is a preferred provider for CBHS, HCF, and NIB. Eligible members may receive higher rebates on eligible services. HICAPS is available on-site for all funds.

Payment and health funds

• HICAPS on-site — all major health funds accepted
• CBHS, HCF, NIB preferred provider
• Payright interest-free payment plans up to 30 months
• No-gap check-up and clean for eligible new patients with private health cover
• Child Dental Benefits Schedule (bulk billing for eligible children aged 2–17)
• Parking available at Eden Rise Village

About Core Dental Group

Core Dental Group Berwick is part of Core Dental Group — Your Local Dental Practice. The group runs nine locations across Melbourne, with over 300,000 patients and a focus on affordability, ambience, and availability. Core Dental Group holds Invisalign Blue Diamond Status and is part of the Smile Solutions Group, Australia's largest single-location private dental practice.

Book online at coredental.com.au or call 13 13 16

Why Berwick patients keep coming back

Core Dental Group Berwick has been the go-to practice for Berwick and south-east Melbourne for over 10 years. A few things that make a difference:

Netflix while you sit. Watch something on the in-chair screen during treatment — whether it's a 30-minute filling or a longer appointment, having something to watch helps.

Warm blankets on request. A thoughtful touch that patients genuinely appreciate.

Never rushed. Extended appointment slots are standard here. Dentists take time to explain X-rays, walk through options, and answer questions properly. Patients consistently say they never feel like just a number.

Wedding smile packages. Berwick's pre-wedding treatment plans bring together whitening, veneers, Invisalign, and cosmetic bonding, timed carefully to the wedding date.

Strong following among the 50+ community. A significant share of Berwick's patients are aged 50 and over, reflecting the practice's depth in implants, dentures, full mouth rehabilitation, and complex restorative work.

Specialist paediatric dentist on-site. Dr Sarah Scott (DClinDent Paediatric Dentistry, University of Melbourne) means children and families can access specialist care without leaving Berwick.

Google reviews

Core Dental Group Berwick has 222 Google reviews, with consistent feedback about the caring team, comfortable environment, Netflix in chairs, and clinical outcomes. All feedback is taken seriously.

Frequently asked questions — Core Dental Group Berwick

Is Core Dental Group Berwick the most comprehensive Core Dental location? Yes. Berwick has the widest service list in the group, including All-on-4 implants, full mouth rehabilitation, TMJ therapy, sleep dentistry, wedding smile packages, specialist paediatric dentistry, and orthodontics. If you're not sure whether we can help, call (03) 9132 4160 and we'll let you know.

Does Berwick see patients from Casey, Officer, Pakenham, and the Mornington Peninsula? Yes. While the practice is in Berwick, patients regularly come from Beaconsfield, Officer, Pakenham, Cranbourne, Narre Warren, and the Mornington Peninsula — particularly for services that aren't available closer to home.

How long does it take from Berwick Station? Berwick Station (Pakenham line) is about a 15-minute walk from Eden Rise Village. Ride-shares and taxis are available at the station, and parking is at the shopping centre for those driving.

Can I watch Netflix during my procedure? Yes. Netflix is on the in-chair screens. You can browse available shows or bring your own headphones. Available during most treatment types including cleans, fillings, and longer restorative appointments.

Does Core Dental Group Berwick accept emergency walk-ins? Emergency slots are reserved every day. Call (03) 9132 4160 as early as possible — the earlier you call, the better the chance of a same-day appointment. Saturday appointments are also available for urgent care.

Are health fund rebates available at Berwick? Yes. As a preferred provider for CBHS, HCF, and NIB, members of those funds may receive higher rebates on eligible services. All major funds are accepted via HICAPS on-site.

Specialist referrals — Collins Street Specialist Centre

Berwick patients who need specialist care are referred to the Collins Street Specialist Centre at 220 Collins Street, Melbourne CBD, where more than 20 board-registered dental specialists provide advanced treatment. Your dentist coordinates the referral and records are shared securely within the group. Phone: (03) 9650 2726.

The Tooth Fairy Centre — specialist children's dentistry

The Tooth Fairy Centre at Core Dental Group Berwick provides specialist children's dentistry with registered specialist paediatric dentists. It's Melbourne's largest paediatric dental group across 9 locations, offering care for all children including those with autism, special needs, dental phobia, and complex developmental concerns. The Child Dental Benefits Schedule is accepted. Visit toothfairy.com.au for more information.