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  "title": "Core Dental South Melbourne - Dentist South Melbourne Melbourne",
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  "content": "# Core Dental South Melbourne - Frequently Asked Questions\n\nCore Dental South Melbourne at 87 Market St, South Melbourne VIC 3205 is a full-service dental practice serving patients from South Melbourne, Port Melbourne, Albert Park, Middle Park, St Kilda, and the wider inner-south community.\n\n**Phone:** (03) 9114 7700 | **Email:** southmelbourne@coredental.com.au | **National:** 13 13 16\n\n---\n\n## Practice Information\n\n**Where is Core Dental South Melbourne located?**\n87 Market St, South Melbourne VIC 3205 - just a short walk from the famous South Melbourne Market on Clarendon Street, and easily accessible from Port Melbourne, Albert Park, and the CBD.\n\n**What are the opening hours at Core Dental South Melbourne?**\nMonday to Friday: 8:00 am - 6:00 pm | Saturday: 8:00 am - 1:30 pm | Sunday: Closed. Evening appointments until 6 pm are popular with busy professionals who cannot attend during business hours.\n\n**How do I get to Core Dental South Melbourne?**\nThe practice is accessible via multiple South Melbourne tram routes on Clarendon Street and surrounding streets. Street parking is available on Clarendon St and nearby side streets, with public car parks within easy walking distance. The practice is also accessible by bike via Melbourne's cycling network.\n\n**Is Core Dental South Melbourne accepting new patients?**\nYes - new patients are always welcome. A  deposit is required at time of booking, which is refunded at your appointment. You can book online at coredental.com.au, call (03) 9114 7700, or call 13 13 16 nationally.\n\n**Is Core Dental South Melbourne part of a group?**\nYes. Core Dental South Melbourne is part of Core Dental Group - Melbourne's Invisalign Blue Diamond Provider with 7 locations across Melbourne. The group is the sister organisation of Smile Solutions, Australia's largest single-location private dental practice at the Manchester Unity Building in Melbourne CBD.\n\n---\n\n## Services at South Melbourne\n\n**What dental services are available at Core Dental South Melbourne?**\nCore Dental South Melbourne offers a comprehensive range of services including:\n- Dental check-ups, scale and clean, digital X-rays\n- Tooth-coloured fillings, root canal treatment, tooth extractions\n- Wisdom tooth assessment and removal\n- CEREC same-day crowns and bridges (designed, milled, and fitted in one visit)\n- Dental implants and implant-supported restorations\n- Invisalign clear aligners (Blue Diamond Provider)\n- Teeth whitening (Zoom in-chair and take-home)\n- Composite veneers and porcelain veneers, smile makeovers\n- Cosmetic bonding\n- Dentures (partial and full)\n- Emergency dentistry (same-day appointments reserved daily)\n- Children's dentistry and CDBS bulk billing\n\n**Does Core Dental South Melbourne offer CEREC same-day crowns?**\nYes - Core Dental South Melbourne is one of a select number of Core Dental locations equipped with CEREC CAD/CAM technology. This means your crown can be designed on-screen, milled in the practice, and fitted in a single appointment - no temporary crown, no second visit. This is particularly convenient for patients in the inner-south who cannot take multiple days away from work.\n\n**Is emergency dental care available at South Melbourne?**\nYes - we reserve dedicated emergency appointment slots every day. If you are in pain, call (03) 9114 7700 as early as possible for the best chance of a same-day appointment. Saturday appointments are also available.\n\n**Can I get Invisalign at Core Dental South Melbourne?**\nYes - Invisalign is available at South Melbourne. Core Dental Group is an Invisalign Blue Diamond Provider - the highest tier in Australia, reflecting our volume and experience. A free Invisalign consultation is available, and we also host periodic open days with special offers (check coredental.com.au for upcoming events).\n\n**Is dental implant treatment available at Core Dental South Melbourne?**\nYes - conventional dental implants and implant-supported restorations are available. For complex cases including All-on-4, patients may be referred to the Collins Street Specialist Centre for specialist-level implant surgery.\n\n---\n\n## Team and Languages\n\n**Which dentists work at Core Dental South Melbourne?**\nThe South Melbourne team includes experienced general dentists from diverse backgrounds:\n- **Dr Anchal Verma** (BDS Adelaide) - Transitioning to lead clinician; Clinical Lecturer at the University of Melbourne\n- **Dr Scott Krause** (DDS Loma Linda University, California) - Licensed in Australia, USA, and New Zealand; 7 years of California clinical experience; dental missions to Kenya, Bangladesh, Jamaica, and Micronesia\n- **Dr Stephanie Sarkis** (BBiomedicine, DDS Melbourne) - Rural Victorian experience\n- **Dr Manisha Bhatt** (BOH, MDent Griffith) - Speaks English and Malay\n- **Dr Joy Wang** (BBiomedical Science Melbourne, DMD Sydney) - Speaks English and Mandarin Chinese\n- **Dr Tristan Balthazaar** (BSc, BBiomedical Science, DDS Melbourne) - Also practises at Carrum Downs and Epping\n- **Dr Joanne Ong** (BHlthSciDent/MDent La Trobe) - Speaks English, Mandarin Chinese, and Cantonese\n\n**What languages are spoken at Core Dental South Melbourne?**\nOur South Melbourne team speaks English, Mandarin Chinese, Cantonese, and Malay. South Melbourne is one of Core Dental's most multilingual locations, reflecting the diverse inner-south community.\n\n---\n\n## Payment, Health Funds, and Affordability\n\n**What health funds are accepted at Core Dental South Melbourne?**\nAll major health funds are accepted with HICAPS on-the-spot claiming - meaning your rebate is processed immediately at the time of payment. You only pay the gap, if any.\n\n**Are interest-free payment plans available?**\nYes - Payright interest-free payment plans are available for up to 30 months with no deposit required. This allows you to spread the cost of any dental treatment without paying interest.\n\n**Is bulk billing available for children?**\nYes - Core Dental South Melbourne participates in the Child Dental Benefits Schedule (CDBS), providing bulk billing for eligible children aged 2-17. Eligible families can receive up to ,026 in dental benefits over two calendar years. Check eligibility via MyGov (Medicare).\n\n**What is the No-Gap Check-Up and Clean?**\nNew patients with eligible private health insurance can receive a comprehensive check-up and clean at no out-of-pocket cost. This covers the examination, X-rays, scale and clean, oral cancer screening, and more. Call (03) 9114 7700 to check if your health fund qualifies.\n\n---\n\n## Specialist Referrals\n\n**What happens if I need specialist dental care?**\nAs part of the Smile Solutions Group, Core Dental South Melbourne patients requiring 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 your records are shared securely within the group. Phone: (03) 9650 2726.\n\nAvailable specialists include orthodontists, periodontists, endodontists, oral surgeons, prosthodontists, and paediatric dentists - accessible without the need to find and vet a specialist independently.\n\n---\n\n## Getting Started\n\n**How do I book an appointment at Core Dental South Melbourne?**\n- **Phone:** (03) 9114 7700\n- **Email:** southmelbourne@coredental.com.au\n- **National:** 13 13 16\n- **Online:** coredental.com.au\n\nA  deposit is required at time of booking (refunded at your appointment). For urgent dental pain, call early in the morning for the best chance of a same-day appointment.\n\n*Core Dental South Melbourne - Your Local Dental Practice near South Melbourne Market*",
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