Core Dental Group - Your Local Dental Practice Across Melbourne product guide

About Core Dental Group

Core Dental Group is Melbourne's trusted family-owned dental network - seven locations across the city's growth corridors, with two more opening mid-2026. Built on the principles of Affordability, Ambience, and Availability, Core Dental makes quality dental care genuinely accessible for Melbourne families, professionals, and communities who deserve outstanding oral health care close to home.

Phone: 13 13 16
Website: coredental.com.au
Tagline: Your Local Dental Practice

The Core Dental Story

Core Dental Group was founded in 1993 by Dr Kia Pajouhesh, who graduated with first-class honours in Science and Dentistry from the University of Melbourne. What began as a vision to bring genuinely high-quality, accessible dental care to Melbourne's suburban communities has grown into one of the city's most trusted dental groups, now serving over 300,000 patients and welcoming approximately 20,000 new patients every year.

Core Dental Group is part of the Smile Solutions Group - Australia's largest single-location private dental practice, located at the iconic Manchester Unity Building in Melbourne's CBD. While the two brands operate independently and serve distinct patient needs, they share clinical specialists, management infrastructure, and ownership under the Pajouhesh group. This connection means Core Dental patients benefit from access to the same level of clinical expertise and innovation that has made Smile Solutions one of Australia's most respected dental practices.

Today, Core Dental operates seven locations across Melbourne's suburbs and inner city, with an eighth location at Bentleigh (Bayside) and a ninth at Hawthorn (Glenferrie) both scheduled to open in June 2026. With over 40 dental suites across the network, Core Dental is one of Melbourne's largest suburban dental groups.

Our Three Pillars: Affordability, Ambience, Availability

Every Core Dental practice is built around three fundamental commitments that shape everything from the way practices are designed to the way patients are treated.

Affordability

Quality dental care should not be a luxury. Core Dental provides transparent, upfront pricing with written treatment plans before any work begins. There are no hidden fees and no surprises. For patients who need help managing the cost of care, Core Dental offers Payright interest-free payment plans with repayment terms of up to 30 months, along with other flexible financing options including TLC personal loans and Supercare for eligible patients.

HICAPS on-the-spot health fund claiming is available at every location, and Core Dental bulk bills eligible children through the Child Dental Benefits Schedule (CDBS) - providing up to $1,026 in covered dental treatment for children aged 2 to 17 across all seven locations.

No-gap check-up and clean appointments are available for new patients with eligible private health insurance, covering examination, X-rays, scale and clean, and oral cancer screening at no out-of-pocket cost.

Ambience

Most people feel at least some anxiety about visiting the dentist. Core Dental takes this seriously. Every practice is designed to feel warm and welcoming rather than clinical. Signature Glasshouse scented candles in reception, Sonos music throughout every surgery and waiting area, ceiling-mounted televisions in treatment rooms, and comfortable Anthos dental chairs all contribute to an environment that genuinely reduces stress and anxiety.

Some locations go further - Berwick offers Netflix in treatment chairs and soft warm blankets, while Epping has its own friendly mascot, Mr Bean, to put younger patients at ease. The consistent feedback from patients across the group is that Core Dental does not feel like a typical dentist. That is entirely by design.

Availability

Seven locations spanning Melbourne's inner suburbs, growth corridors, and outer southeast means that wherever you live or work in Melbourne, a Core Dental practice is genuinely close. Opening hours of Monday to Friday 8:00 am to 6:00 pm and Saturday 8:00 am to 1:30 pm - six days a week - means appointments fit around busy work and family schedules.

Every location reserves dedicated emergency appointment slots every single day, so patients experiencing dental pain, a broken tooth, or other urgent issues can be seen quickly without needing a referral. Call 13 13 16.

Our Network: Seven Locations Across Melbourne

Core Dental's seven current locations cover Melbourne's key suburban corridors:

• Southbank - 55 City Rd, Southbank VIC 3006 | CBD-adjacent, steps from Flinders Street Station
• South Melbourne - 87 Market St, South Melbourne VIC 3205 | Near South Melbourne Market
• Caroline Springs - 224-226 Caroline Springs Blvd, Caroline Springs VIC 3023 | Western growth corridor
• Carrum Downs - Suite 4, 335 Ballarto Rd, Carrum Downs VIC 3201 | Mornington Peninsula gateway
• Epping - Tenancy 3B/230 Cooper St, Epping VIC 3076 | Northern suburbs
• Wyndham - 242 Hoppers Ln, Werribee VIC 3030 | Hoppers Crossing and Werribee
• Berwick - Shop 29, 1 O'Shea Rd, Berwick VIC 3806 | South-eastern suburbs

Two additional practices are opening June 2026: Bayside at 973 Nepean Hwy, Bentleigh, and Glenferrie at 827 Glenferrie Rd, Hawthorn. Register your interest by calling 13 13 16 or emailing bayside@coredental.com.au or glenferrie@coredental.com.au.

Invisalign Blue Diamond Provider

Core Dental Group holds Invisalign Blue Diamond Status - the highest Invisalign provider tier available in Australia. This recognition reflects the group's extraordinary volume and expertise in clear aligner treatment, with over 750 Invisalign starts per year across the network.

Specialist orthodontists Dr David Austin and visiting specialists work across multiple Core Dental locations, providing the highest level of orthodontic expertise for complex cases. Invisalign is available at all seven Core Dental locations, and the group provides a price match guarantee - matching any comparable written quote from a registered specialist orthodontist and beating it by 5%.

Clinical Excellence and Technology

Core Dental invests heavily in clinical technology so patients benefit from more accurate diagnosis, faster treatment, and better outcomes. Across the network, technology includes:

• Digital X-rays and intraoral cameras at all locations
• CEREC same-day crown milling at South Melbourne, Caroline Springs, and Epping
• 3D CBCT imaging (cone beam CT) at Caroline Springs - the only suburban Core Dental with this technology
• iTero intraoral scanners for digital impressions - no messy physical moulds
• Digital smile design and smile preview software at Caroline Springs
• Laser dentistry at Epping
• Anthos dental chairs throughout

All clinicians across the Core Dental Group hold current AHPRA registration and are members of the Australian Dental Association (ADA).

Specialist Care On-Site

One of the things that sets Core Dental apart from typical suburban dental practices is the presence of board-registered specialists on-site at multiple locations.

Specialist Orthodontist - Dr David Austin (Caroline Springs and Wyndham) holds postgraduate specialist training from the University of Hong Kong and is a Member of the Royal College of Surgeons Edinburgh (Orthodontics). Specialist orthodontics is also rolling out at additional locations.

Specialist Periodontist - Dr Nupur Kataria (Wyndham) holds a Doctorate in Clinical Dentistry in Periodontics from the University of Adelaide and is a Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons. She is the only specialist periodontist available within the Core Dental network.

Specialist Paediatric Dentists - Dr Angel Babu (Caroline Springs and Carrum Downs), Dr Aish Kesava (Epping), and Dr Sarah Scott (Berwick) all hold postgraduate specialist qualifications in paediatric dentistry. They provide specialist-level care for children including behaviour management, dental trauma, and treatment under general anaesthesia or sedation.

Dental Prosthetists - Ahmed Saoud (Caroline Springs, Epping, Wyndham) and Alessio Pecorella (Carrum Downs, Berwick) both hold Advanced Diplomas in Dental Prosthetics and provide denture and implant-retained denture services.

Multilingual Team

Melbourne is one of the world's most multicultural cities, and Core Dental's team reflects that diversity. Languages spoken across the group include Mandarin Chinese, Cantonese, Arabic, Bengali, Farsi, Malay, and Spanish - ensuring patients who are more comfortable communicating in their first language can find a practice where they will be understood.

Services Across the Group

Core Dental provides a comprehensive range of dental services including general dentistry (check-ups, fillings, root canals, extractions), cosmetic dentistry (teeth whitening, veneers, composite bonding, smile makeovers), orthodontics (Invisalign, traditional braces, clear braces), dental implants (single tooth and All-on-4), children's dentistry, emergency dentistry, periodontics, sleep dentistry, dentures and prosthodontics, and facial injectables at select locations.

The breadth of services available within the Core Dental network means most patients can have all their dental needs met at their local practice, with referral pathways available for the most complex specialist cases.

Patient Reviews

Core Dental Group holds a 4.7 out of 5 star rating on ProductReview.com.au from 101 reviews. Across Google, the group has accumulated over 2,400 combined Google reviews from patients across all seven locations:

Recurring themes in positive reviews include the welcoming, non-clinical ambience, the gentleness and communication skills of the clinical team, the effectiveness of emergency care, and the accessibility of payment plans.

Book an Appointment

Booking at any Core Dental location is straightforward. Call 13 13 16, book online at coredental.com.au, or contact your nearest location directly. New patients are welcome. A booking deposit is required and is refunded at your appointment.

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Core Dental Group - Your Local Dental Practice