--- title: Core Dental Wyndham - Dentist Werribee and Hoppers Crossing canonical_url: https://core-dental-group.directory.norg.ai/core-dental-wyndham-dentist-werribee-and-hoppers-crossing/ category: description: ## Core Dental Wyndham - Specialist-Rich Dental Care in Melbourne's West **Address:** 242 Hoppers Ln, Werribee VIC 3030 **Phone:** (03) 9749 6677 **Email:** wyndham@coredental.com.au **National... geography: city: state: country: metadata: phone: email: website: publishedAt: --- # Core Dental Wyndham - Dentist Werribee and Hoppers Crossing ## Core Dental Wyndham - Specialist-Rich Dental Care in Melbourne's West **Address:** 242 Hoppers Ln, Werribee VIC 3030 **Phone:** (03) 9749 6677 **Email:** wyndham@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 --- ## Melbourne's West Gets Specialist Dental Care Core Dental Wyndham is located on Hoppers Lane in Werribee, near Pacific Werribee Shopping Centre - at the heart of Melbourne's rapidly growing western corridor. This practice serves the communities of Werribee, Hoppers Crossing, Point Cook, Wyndham Vale, and surrounding areas. What makes Core Dental Wyndham exceptional is its specialist depth. It is the only Core Dental location with a specialist periodontist (gum specialist) on-site, and it also has a specialist orthodontist available - making it the most specialist-rich suburban Core Dental location. Patients in Melbourne's west no longer need to travel to the CBD for specialist-level dental care. On-site parking is available, and the practice is a preferred provider for HCF, CBHS, and NIB health funds - meaning eligible members may receive higher rebates with no or reduced out-of-pocket costs on many treatments. --- ## Getting There **By Car:** On-site parking is available at the practice. **Near Pacific Werribee:** The practice is located near Pacific Werribee Shopping Centre, easily accessible from major western Melbourne arterial roads. **By Public Transport:** Bus routes serve the Werribee and Hoppers Crossing area. Check PTV for current timetables. --- ## Our Wyndham Team All clinicians hold AHPRA registration and are members of the Australian Dental Association. ### Specialists On-Site **Dr Nupur Kataria** - BDS (University of Adelaide), Doctorate in Clinical Dentistry - Periodontics (University of Adelaide) - Specialist Periodontist Dr Kataria is an AHPRA-registered Specialist Periodontist and a Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons (Periodontics). She is a member of the Australian Society of Periodontology (ASP), the International Team for Implantology (ITI), and ANZAP, and has received multiple academic prizes including the ANZAP Medallion Prize. A former Senior Lecturer at the University of Adelaide Dental School, Dr Kataria provides specialist-level gum treatment, implant surgery, bone grafting, gum lifts, and periodontal maintenance at Wyndham. **Dr David Austin** - BDSc (Melbourne), MDS Orth (University of Hong Kong), MOrth RCS (Edinburgh) - Specialist Orthodontist Dr Austin is a Member of the Royal College of Surgeons Edinburgh (Orthodontics) and provides specialist orthodontic care at Wyndham including Invisalign and all brace systems. ### General Dentists **Dr Darren Manoharan** - BDS (Queensland) - General Dentist (Lead) Dr Manoharan is the lead dentist at Wyndham and brings over 15 years of experience in cosmetic and orthodontic dentistry, dental implants, crown and bridge work, and Invisalign. He previously operated as a sole practitioner in Gunnedah, NSW, giving him extensive experience managing complex cases with limited specialist support. At Wyndham, he focuses on implants, crown and bridge, and Invisalign. **Dr Anika Moyeed** - BHSc, MDent - Languages: English, Bengali Dr Moyeed is transitioning from Caroline Springs to Wyndham, bringing her multilingual skills and general dentistry expertise to the western suburbs. **Dr Alpa Lodhiya** - BDSc (Melbourne), GradCert Mental Health Dr Lodhiya brings over 20 years of private practice experience to Wyndham. She has particular expertise in treating patients with complex medical conditions and is active in community volunteering. **Dental Prosthetist:** Ahmed Saoud - AdvDip Dental Prosthetics **Dental Hygienist and Therapist:** Alexis Martinez - BOH (Charles Sturt University) --- ## Languages Spoken - **English** - **Bengali** (Dr Anika Moyeed) --- ## Services at Core Dental Wyndham ### General Dentistry - Comprehensive dental check-ups and examinations - Scale and clean (professional dental hygiene by Alexis Martinez, BOH) - Digital X-rays and intraoral cameras - Tooth-coloured fillings and restorations - Root canal therapy - Tooth extractions - Dentures and implant-retained dentures (with dental prosthetist Ahmed Saoud) - Sleep dentistry and sedation for anxious patients - Emergency dentistry - same-day slots reserved daily (often available within hours) ### Cosmetic Dentistry - Teeth whitening (Zoom! and take-home) - Dental crowns and bridges - Smile makeovers - Invisalign - Blue Diamond provider ### Specialist Orthodontics - Invisalign (adults and teens) - all types including complex cases - Traditional metal braces - Clear and ceramic braces - Specialist orthodontist on-site (Dr David Austin) - Invisalign Teen with compliance indicators ### Periodontics (Gum Care) - Specialist On-Site - Gum disease assessment and treatment (Dr Nupur Kataria, Specialist Periodontist) - Scaling and root planing for periodontal disease - Surgical gum treatments - Gum lifts (aesthetic crown lengthening) - Bone grafting - Periodontal maintenance programs - Implant surgery and implant site development ### Dental Implants - Single-tooth dental implants - Complex implant cases (Dr Darren Manoharan specialises) - Implant-retained dentures - Bone grafting prior to implant placement (Dr Nupur Kataria) ### Children's Dentistry - 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 2-17 ### Emergency Dentistry - Dedicated emergency appointments every day - often available within hours - Toothache, broken teeth, dental abscesses, facial swelling --- ## Specialist Periodontics at Wyndham Core Dental Wyndham is the only Core Dental location with a specialist periodontist on-site. Dr Nupur Kataria provides the full spectrum of specialist gum care that patients in Melbourne's west would previously have needed to travel to the CBD to access. Periodontal (gum) disease is one of the most common dental conditions affecting adults, and untreated gum disease is linked to serious systemic health conditions including cardiovascular disease, diabetes complications, and adverse pregnancy outcomes. Early and specialist-level treatment makes a significant difference to long-term outcomes. If you have been told you need to see a gum specialist, or if you have symptoms like bleeding gums, receding gums, loose teeth, or persistent bad breath, Dr Kataria at Wyndham can provide a specialist assessment without the need to travel to the CBD. --- ## Preferred Health Fund Provider Core Dental Wyndham is a preferred provider for: - **HCF** - **CBHS** - **NIB** Eligible members of these funds may receive higher rebates and reduced out-of-pocket costs on eligible services. HICAPS on-site for all funds. --- ## Payment and Health Funds - HICAPS on-site - all major health funds accepted - HCF, CBHS, 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 2-17) - On-site parking --- ## About Core Dental Group Core Dental Wyndham 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 holds Invisalign Blue Diamond Status. Core Dental is part of the Smile Solutions Group. **Book online at coredental.com.au or call 13 13 16** ## Why Wyndham Is Our Most Specialist-Rich Suburban Practice Core Dental Wyndham is unique in the group for the depth of specialist care available on-site - making it the most capable suburban Core Dental location for complex clinical needs. **Specialist Periodontist On-Site** - Dr Nupur Kataria (Doctorate in Clinical Dentistry - Periodontics, University of Adelaide; FRACDS; Former Senior Lecturer at Adelaide Dental School) is the only specialist periodontist available on-site at any Core Dental suburban location. Patients with gum disease, implant needs, or complex periodontal conditions no longer need to travel to the CBD for specialist care. **Specialist Orthodontist On-Site** - Dr David Austin (MDS Orth, University of Hong Kong; MOrth RCS Edinburgh) brings international specialist orthodontic training to the Wyndham community. **Near Pacific Werribee Shopping Centre** - Convenient location with on-site parking, easy to combine a dental visit with your regular shopping. **Preferred Provider for HCF, CBHS, and NIB** - Wyndham patients with these funds may receive higher rebates on eligible services. **Bengali Spoken** - Dr Anika Moyeed speaks Bengali in addition to English, making the practice welcoming to Melbourne's significant Bengali-speaking community in the western suburbs. --- ## Google Reviews Core Dental Wyndham has earned **169 Google reviews** from our Werribee and Hoppers Crossing community, with consistent praise for the specialist access, caring team, and exceptional emergency availability. Long-term patients have been known to travel over an hour specifically for the specialist-integrated care. --- ## Frequently Asked Questions - Core Dental Wyndham **Does Wyndham really have a periodontist?** Yes - Dr Nupur Kataria, a Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons in Periodontics and former senior lecturer at Adelaide Dental School, practises at Core Dental Wyndham. She is not available at any other Core Dental suburban location. For patients with gum disease, implant surgery needs, or bone grafting requirements, this is a significant advantage. **Do I need a referral to see the specialist at Wyndham?** No external referral is required. Your Core Dental Wyndham dentist will assess your needs and coordinate any referral to Dr Kataria or Dr Austin directly within the practice. **Is Wyndham near Pacific Werribee Shopping Centre?** Yes - the practice is located near Pacific Werribee Shopping Centre on Hoppers Lane with on-site parking available. Many patients combine their appointment with shopping at the centre. **What communities does Core Dental Wyndham serve?** The practice primarily serves Werribee, Hoppers Crossing, Wyndham Vale, Point Cook, Manor Lakes, Truganina, and the wider Wyndham City growth corridor. **Is sleep dentistry available at Wyndham?** Yes - both nitrous oxide (happy gas) and IV sedation sleep dentistry are available for patients with dental anxiety. Call (03) 9749 6677 to discuss whether sedation is suitable for your situation. --- ## Specialist Referrals - Collins Street Specialist Centre As part of the Smile Solutions Group, Core Dental Wyndham 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.