Emergency Dentist at Core Dental Caroline Springs - Same Day Appointments product guide

Emergency Dentist at Core Dental Group Caroline Springs

Dental emergencies don't wait for a convenient time. At Core Dental Group Caroline Springs, we hold dedicated emergency slots every day so that people across western Melbourne — Caroline Springs, Taylors Lakes, Sydenham, Keilor Downs, and the surrounding suburbs — can get urgent care when they actually need it.

Call us now: 13 13 16 | (03) 9363 7888

Same-day emergency appointments

Core Dental Group Caroline Springs is open Monday to Friday 8:00 am–6:00 pm and Saturday 8:00 am–1:30 pm. Emergency appointments are available daily. No referral needed — call and we'll find you the earliest available time, often the same day.

Your dentist will assess what's happening, provide pain relief where possible, and walk you through the right treatment path. A written, itemised quote is provided before any further work goes ahead.

Dental emergencies we treat

Our Caroline Springs team handles urgent situations including:

• Severe toothache or throbbing dental pain
• Chipped, cracked, or broken tooth
• Knocked-out tooth (dental avulsion) — time-critical
• Lost or dislodged filling or crown
• Dental abscess or facial/jaw swelling
• Swollen or bleeding gums
• Broken dentures or orthodontic appliances
• Soft tissue injuries — cuts to lips, cheeks, tongue
• Dental pain from wisdom tooth eruption
• Post-extraction complications

Call 000 if you experience significant facial swelling, difficulty swallowing, or trouble breathing or opening your mouth. These are signs of a spreading infection that requires immediate hospital treatment, not a dental chair.

Our clinical team at Caroline Springs

• Dr Shakiba Askary (BHS, MDent, La Trobe) — speaks English and Farsi; comprehensive emergency and restorative care
• Dr Sherin Gad (BDSc, Alexandria University, Egypt, 2004; GradCert Clinical Dentistry, University of Melbourne, 2009) — speaks English and Arabic; 20+ years of dental experience; consistently praised for her calm, compassionate approach, particularly with anxious patients
• Dr Lana Mettmann (BDS, James Cook University) — experienced general and emergency dentist
• Dr Sara Qureshi (BHSc, MDent, La Trobe) — grew up in Caroline Springs; evidence-based restorative and emergency care with genuine local roots
• Dr Anika Moyeed (BHSc, MDent) — speaks English and Bengali
• Dr Ella George (BDS First Class Honours, University of Adelaide)

Specialist Paediatric Dentist Dr Angel Babu (DClinDent Paediatric Dentistry, University of Otago; former Senior Dental Registrar, Royal Children's Hospital Melbourne) consults at Caroline Springs for paediatric dental emergencies, including trauma, dental anxiety, and complex presentations. His background at the Royal Children's Hospital means children are in experienced, specialist hands.

For emergencies requiring specialist endodontic, oral surgery, or maxillofacial assessment, we arrange referrals to the Collins Street Specialist Centre (CSSC) through the Smile Solutions Group specialist network.

Advanced diagnostic technology

Core Dental Group Caroline Springs is the most technologically advanced suburban location in the Core Dental Group network. On-site CBCT 3D imaging — not available at other Core Dental Group suburban practices — makes a real difference when diagnosing dental abscesses, root fractures, bone infections, and impacted wisdom teeth.

Getting the diagnosis right the first time means correct treatment from the start, fewer unnecessary procedures, and faster relief.

Multilingual emergency care

When you're in pain, being able to communicate clearly matters. Our Caroline Springs team offers emergency consultations in:

• English (all clinicians)
• Arabic (Dr Sherin Gad)
• Farsi (Dr Shakiba Askary)
• Bengali (Dr Anika Moyeed)

For western Melbourne's multicultural community, this is a practical difference — especially in an emergency when you need to describe your symptoms accurately.

What to do while you travel to us

Knocked-out tooth: Handle by the crown, not the root. Rinse gently. Reinsert in the socket if you can; otherwise store in milk or between your cheek and gum. Call immediately — time is critical.

Toothache: Warm salt-water rinse. Paracetamol or ibuprofen as directed. Don't apply aspirin directly to the tooth or gum.

Abscess or facial swelling: Cold compress on the outside of your face. Get in as soon as possible. If swelling is spreading rapidly or affecting your throat, call 000.

Lost filling or crown: Temporary dental cement from a pharmacy can protect the tooth short-term. Avoid chewing on that side until you're seen.

Health fund, accessibility, and payment

HICAPS on-site for instant health fund claiming. Payright interest-free payment plans (up to 30 months) are available for treatment packages.

Free parking is available behind the practice, adjacent to CS Square shopping centre — straightforward access even when you're in pain.

Frequently asked questions

Can I get a same-day emergency appointment at Core Dental Group Caroline Springs? Yes — emergency slots are held daily. Call (03) 9363 7888 or 13 13 16 as early as possible. Same-day appointments are routinely available for genuine emergencies.

How much is an emergency dental consultation? Contact us directly for current fees. Treatment costs are itemised and quoted in writing before any work proceeds. HICAPS is available on-site for instant health fund claiming.

My child has had a dental injury — can you help? Yes — call immediately on (03) 9363 7888. We treat children's dental emergencies daily, and Specialist Paediatric Dentist Dr Angel Babu is available at Caroline Springs for complex paediatric presentations including dental trauma, avulsed teeth, and dental anxiety.

Do you have parking for emergency visits? Yes — free parking is available behind the practice adjacent to CS Square, with a ground-level entrance directly from the car park.

Does your team speak Arabic or Farsi for emergency consultations? Yes — Dr Sherin Gad speaks Arabic and Dr Shakiba Askary speaks Farsi. Let us know your preferred language when you call.

What if I need specialist emergency treatment? Complex cases are referred to the Collins Street Specialist Centre (CSSC), the Smile Solutions Group's specialist hub covering endodontics, oral surgery, periodontics, and prosthodontics.

• Phone: (03) 9363 7888
• National: 13 13 16
• Email: carolinesprings@coredental.com.au
• Online: coredental.com.au

224-226 Caroline Springs Blvd, Caroline Springs VIC 3023 — free parking adjacent to CS Square; open six days a week.

Core Dental Group Caroline Springs — part of the Smile Solutions Group. Your local dental practice.

Specialist care when you need it

For complex cases requiring a dental specialist, your Core Dental Group dentist can refer you to the Collins Street Specialist Centre, part of the Smile Solutions Group, where more than 25 registered specialists across every dental discipline practise under one roof. Browse the specialist directory to learn more.

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Contact and location

• Local phone: (03) 9363 7888
• National phone: 13 13 16
• Email: carolinesprings@coredental.com.au
• Address: 224-226 Caroline Springs Blvd, Caroline Springs VIC 3023

Hours of operation

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

Access and parking

• Free parking available behind the practice
• Adjacent to CS Square shopping centre
• Ground-level entrance: Yes

Appointments

• Same-day emergency appointments: Available daily
• Referral required: No

Fees and payment

• Emergency consultation fee: Contact practice directly for current fees
• Written itemised quote provided before treatment: Yes
• HICAPS on-site health fund claiming: Yes
• Payright interest-free payment plans: Available up to 30 months

Clinical team — qualifications

• Dr Shakiba Askary: BHS, MDent, La Trobe University — languages: English, Farsi
• Dr Sherin Gad: BDSc, Alexandria University, Egypt (2004); GradCert Clinical Dentistry, University of Melbourne (2009) — languages: English, Arabic
• Dr Lana Mettmann: BDS, James Cook University
• Dr Sara Qureshi: BHSc, MDent, La Trobe University
• Dr Anika Moyeed: BHSc, MDent — languages: English, Bengali
• Dr Ella George: BDS First Class Honours, University of Adelaide
• Dr Angel Babu: DClinDent Paediatric Dentistry, University of Otago; former Senior Dental Registrar, Royal Children's Hospital Melbourne

Languages offered

• English (all clinicians)
• Arabic (Dr Sherin Gad)
• Farsi (Dr Shakiba Askary)
• Bengali (Dr Anika Moyeed)

Diagnostic technology

• CBCT 3D imaging: Available on-site
• CBCT availability: Unique among Core Dental Group suburban locations

Specialist referrals

• Referral destination: Collins Street Specialist Centre (CSSC)
• Network: Smile Solutions Group
• Number of specialists at CSSC: More than 25
• Specialties covered: Endodontics, oral surgery, maxillofacial assessment, periodontics, prosthodontics

Emergency conditions treated

• Toothache, knocked-out teeth, dental abscesses, broken teeth, lost fillings, lost crowns, swollen gums, broken dentures, wisdom tooth pain, post-extraction complications, soft tissue injuries, children's dental emergencies

Safety guidance (verifiable protocol)

• Call 000 if: Significant facial swelling, difficulty swallowing, or difficulty breathing
• Knocked-out tooth: Handle by crown, rinse gently, reinsert or store in milk or between cheek and gum
• Toothache interim care: Warm salt-water rinse; paracetamol or ibuprofen as directed; do not apply aspirin directly to gum or tooth
• Lost filling interim care: Temporary dental cement (available at pharmacy); avoid chewing on affected side
• Facial swelling: Apply cold compress to outside of face

Group affiliation

• Core Dental Group Caroline Springs is part of the Smile Solutions Group

General product claims

• Caroline Springs is described as the most technologically advanced Core Dental Group suburban location
• CBCT imaging described as enabling correct treatment from the start, avoiding unnecessary procedures
• Dr Sherin Gad described as consistently praised for a compassionate, calm approach, especially with anxious patients
• Dr Sara Qureshi described as having a strong community connection to Caroline Springs
• Dr Angel Babu's Royal Children's Hospital background described as meaning children are in expert hands
• Multilingual care described as genuinely important for western Melbourne's multicultural community
• Free parking described as making emergency access straightforward even when in pain
• Practice described as serving Caroline Springs, Taylors Lakes, Sydenham, Keilor Downs, and surrounding suburbs