--- title: Core Dental Southbank - CBD Dentist near Flinders Street canonical_url: https://core-dental-group.directory.norg.ai/core-dental-southbank-cbd-dentist-near-flinders-street/ category: description: ## Core Dental Southbank - Your Local Dental Practice in the Heart of Melbourne **Address:** 55 City Rd, Southbank VIC 3006 **Phone:** (03) 8547 0780 **Email:** southbank@coredental.com.au **Na... geography: city: state: country: metadata: phone: email: website: publishedAt: --- # Core Dental Southbank - CBD Dentist near Flinders Street ## Core Dental Southbank - Your Local Dental Practice in the Heart of Melbourne **Address:** 55 City Rd, Southbank VIC 3006 **Phone:** (03) 8547 0780 **Email:** southbank@coredental.com.au **National Bookings:** 13 13 16 **Website:** coredental.com.au **Hours:** Monday to Friday: 8:00 am - 6:00 pm Saturday: 8:00 am - 1:30 pm Sunday: Closed --- ## CBD-Adjacent Dental Care for Melbourne Professionals Core Dental Southbank is one of Melbourne's most conveniently located dental practices - just a short walk from Flinders Street Station and steps from the Yarra River, Eureka Tower, and Melbourne's vibrant Southbank arts and dining precinct. Whether you work in the CBD, live in Southbank, or are visiting Melbourne, Core Dental Southbank offers outstanding dental care without the need to travel far. This practice caters particularly well to Melbourne's working professionals. With an 8:00 am start Monday to Friday, early morning appointments before work are available. Evening appointments run until 6:00 pm, and Saturday sessions provide weekend flexibility for those who simply cannot get away during the week. Core Dental Southbank is also well equipped to assist international visitors and tourists who require dental care while in Melbourne. Detailed invoices suitable for international insurance claims are provided, and emergency same-day care is available for visitors experiencing dental problems away from home. --- ## Getting There **By Train:** Core Dental Southbank is a short, comfortable walk from Flinders Street Station - one of Melbourne's busiest and most central train stations. **By Tram:** Multiple tram routes run along St Kilda Road and City Road, placing the practice within easy reach from across the CBD and inner suburbs. **By Car:** Street parking is available in the surrounding streets. Several CBD car parks are nearby, including Wilson Parking and Secure Parking facilities within a short walk. --- ## Our Southbank Team The Southbank team is led by experienced general dentists who provide a full range of general and cosmetic dental services. All clinicians hold AHPRA registration and are members of the Australian Dental Association. **Dr Anchal Verma** - BDS (Adelaide) - General Dentist Dr Verma is also a Clinical Lecturer at the University of Melbourne and is transitioning to a lead role at the South Melbourne practice, continuing to see patients at Southbank during this period. **Dr Jacalyn Madden** - BSc (Biomedicine), DMD (Sydney) - General Dentist Trained in Invisalign, CEREC, laser dentistry, and nitrous oxide sedation. Dr Madden is passionate about cosmetic dentistry and patient comfort. **Dr Shakiba Askary** - BHS, MDent (La Trobe) - General Dentist Languages: English, Farsi. Dr Askary also practises at Caroline Springs, bringing extensive experience across the Core Dental group. **Dr Joanne Ong** - BHlthSciDent/MDent (La Trobe) - General Dentist Languages: English, Mandarin Chinese, Cantonese. Dr Ong also practises at South Melbourne. **Dr Sally Joseph** - BHSc (Dent), MDent (La Trobe, High Distinction) - General Dentist Special interest in preventive dentistry, cosmetic dentistry, and caring for anxious patients. **Practice Coordinator:** Shontelle Clinch --- ## Languages Spoken The Southbank team serves Melbourne's multicultural CBD community with services available in: - **English** - **Mandarin Chinese** (Dr Joanne Ong) - **Cantonese** (Dr Joanne Ong) - **Farsi** (Dr Shakiba Askary) --- ## Services at Core Dental Southbank Core Dental Southbank provides comprehensive general and cosmetic dental care, making it an ideal choice for both routine maintenance and more involved treatment. ### General Dentistry - Comprehensive dental check-ups and examinations - Scale and clean (dental hygiene) - Digital X-rays and oral cancer screening - Tooth-coloured fillings and restorations - Root canal therapy - Tooth extractions - Emergency dental care - same-day appointments reserved daily ### Cosmetic Dentistry - Teeth whitening (in-chair and take-home) - Composite and porcelain veneers - Composite bonding for chips and discolouration - Dental crowns and bridges - Smile makeovers ### Orthodontics - Invisalign clear aligners (adults and teens) - Digital scanning - no messy impressions - Referral pathway to specialist orthodontists ### Dental Implants - Single-tooth implant placement and restoration - Full treatment planning and referral pathways for complex cases ### Children's Dentistry - Children's check-ups and treatments - Child Dental Benefits Schedule (CDBS) - bulk billing for eligible children aged 2 to 17 ### Emergency Dentistry - Dedicated emergency slots reserved every day - Toothache, chipped teeth, lost fillings, dental trauma - International visitor emergency billing available --- ## Technology at Southbank - Digital X-rays for accurate, lower-radiation imaging - Intraoral cameras to show patients their teeth clearly - Digital intraoral scanning - no physical impressions needed - HICAPS on-site for instant health fund claiming --- ## Payment and Health Funds - HICAPS on-site - all major health funds accepted with on-the-spot claiming - 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 2-17) - Booking deposit required; refunded at appointment --- ## International Visitor Services Core Dental Southbank provides a particularly patient-friendly experience for international visitors. Itemised invoices suitable for international insurance claim submissions are provided, and the multilingual team (Mandarin, Cantonese, Farsi, English) helps ensure communication is clear and comfortable regardless of your background. --- ## About Core Dental Group Core Dental Southbank is part of Core Dental Group - Your Local Dental Practice. The group operates seven locations across Melbourne (expanding to nine mid-2026), with over 300,000 patients and a commitment to Affordability, Ambience, and Availability. Core Dental is part of the Smile Solutions Group, Australia's largest single-location private dental practice. All Core Dental clinicians hold AHPRA registration and are ADA members. **Book online at coredental.com.au or call 13 13 16** ## Why Southbank Is Melbourne's Inner-City Dental Practice Core Dental Southbank at 55 City Road is perfectly positioned for Melbourne CBD workers, inner-city residents, international visitors, and anyone who wants high-quality dental care without travelling to the suburbs. **Steps from the Yarra River and Eureka Tower** - A landmark location in Melbourne's cultural and entertainment precinct, with Flinders Street Station just minutes away. **Early Morning Starts from 8am** - The earliest start time in the network. Suited to CBD professionals who want to attend before work and be in the office by 9am. **International Visitor Billing** - Southbank provides detailed invoices formatted for international health insurance claims - ideal for international students, tourists, and business travellers who need dental care and require documentation for their home insurer. **Languages Spoken** - Dr Joanne Ong speaks Mandarin Chinese and Cantonese; Dr Shakiba Askary speaks Farsi. Combined with the inner-city location, Southbank is particularly welcoming for Melbourne's international and multicultural communities. **Tram Access** - Multiple tram routes along St Kilda Road and City Road stop nearby, making access straightforward from across the inner city. **Emergency Same-Day Care** - Dedicated emergency slots reserved every day for tourists, workers, and residents in urgent dental need. --- ## Google Reviews Core Dental Southbank has earned **132 Google reviews**, with consistent praise for the professional, efficient service, Dr Scott Krause's exceptional patient communication, and the practice's skill in handling dental emergencies efficiently for inner-city patients. --- ## Frequently Asked Questions - Core Dental Southbank **Is Core Dental Southbank walking distance from Melbourne CBD?** Yes - the practice at 55 City Road, Southbank is approximately 5-10 minutes' walk from the Melbourne CBD, Flinders Street Station, and Swanston Street. Multiple tram routes stop on nearby St Kilda Road and City Road. **I am visiting Melbourne as a tourist and need emergency dental treatment - can Southbank help?** Yes - Core Dental Southbank reserves emergency appointment slots every day and is well-equipped to assist tourists and international visitors. We can provide detailed billing documentation for international insurance claims. Call (03) 8547 0780 for the earliest available appointment. **Does Southbank offer before-work appointments?** Yes - our doors open at 8:00 am Monday to Friday, making before-work appointments straightforward for CBD professionals. Saturday appointments are also available from 8:00 am. **Are there languages other than English spoken at Southbank?** Yes - Dr Joanne Ong speaks Mandarin Chinese and Cantonese, and Dr Shakiba Askary speaks Farsi. Please mention your language preference when booking. --- ## Specialist Referrals - Collins Street Specialist Centre As part of the Smile Solutions Group, Core Dental Southbank 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.