--- title: Languages We Speak at Core Dental Group - Multilingual Dental Care Across Melbourne canonical_url: https://core-dental-group.directory.norg.ai/languages-we-speak-at-core-dental-group-multilingual-dental-care-across-melbourn/ category: description: # Languages We Speak at Core Dental Group - Multilingual Dental Care Across Melbourne Visiting the dentist can feel daunting at the best of times. When English is not your first language, that experi... geography: city: state: country: metadata: phone: email: website: publishedAt: --- # Languages We Speak at Core Dental Group - Multilingual Dental Care Across Melbourne # Languages We Speak at Core Dental Group - Multilingual Dental Care Across Melbourne Visiting the dentist can feel daunting at the best of times. When English is not your first language, that experience can be even more challenging - trying to describe symptoms, understand a diagnosis, or ask questions about treatment options through a language barrier adds unnecessary stress to what should be a straightforward healthcare interaction. At Core Dental Group, we believe that everyone deserves to feel understood by their dentist. That is why we have built one of Melbourne's most multilingual dental networks, with team members across our locations who speak a wide range of languages - from Mandarin and Cantonese to Arabic, Bengali, Farsi, Malay, and Spanish. Whether you are a recent arrival to Australia, a long-established resident who simply feels more comfortable speaking your first language, or a visitor to Melbourne who needs emergency dental care, Core Dental Group has a location and a clinician who can communicate with you directly. ## Why Multilingual Dental Care Matters Communication is at the heart of good clinical care. A dentist who speaks your language can take a more complete medical history, understand your specific concerns, and explain treatment options clearly. You can ask questions, express preferences, and give properly informed consent - all in the language where you feel most at home. Melbourne is one of the world's most diverse cities, and the communities we serve reflect that diversity. Our western suburban practices in particular serve communities with significant populations of speakers of Arabic, Farsi, Bengali, Mandarin, and many other languages. We have deliberately recruited and retained team members who reflect the communities around our practices. ## Languages Spoken at Each Location ### Core Dental Southbank 55 City Rd, Southbank VIC 3006 | (03) 8547 0780 **Languages:** Mandarin Chinese, Cantonese, Farsi (in addition to English) Our Southbank practice sits steps from the Yarra River, close to the CBD and Melbourne's inner south. It is ideally placed for professionals working in the city, as well as Melbourne's significant Chinese-speaking community and Persian-speaking community. Dr Joanne Ong consults in Mandarin Chinese and Cantonese, and Dr Shakiba Askary consults in Farsi. ### Core Dental South Melbourne 87 Market St, South Melbourne VIC 3205 | (03) 9114 7700 **Languages:** Mandarin Chinese, Cantonese, Malay (in addition to English) Our South Melbourne practice serves the inner south and surrounding suburbs, including Melbourne's diverse bayside communities. Dr Joy Wang and Dr Joanne Ong both consult in Mandarin Chinese, and Dr Joanne Ong also consults in Cantonese. Dr Manisha Bhatt consults in Malay, making this one of only a handful of dental practices in Melbourne where Malay-speaking patients can receive care in their own language. ### Core Dental Caroline Springs 224-226 Caroline Springs Blvd, Caroline Springs VIC 3023 | (03) 9363 7888 **Languages:** Arabic, Bengali, Farsi (in addition to English) Caroline Springs is our most multilingual location - and for good reason. The western Melbourne growth corridor is home to some of the most linguistically diverse communities in Australia. Our Caroline Springs team reflects this beautifully. Dr Sherin Gad consults in Arabic, making our Caroline Springs practice an excellent choice for Melbourne's substantial Arabic-speaking community from suburbs across the west. Dr Anika Moyeed consults in Bengali, serving Melbourne's growing Bangladeshi and Bengali-speaking Indian communities. Dr Shakiba Askary consults in Farsi, connecting with Melbourne's significant Persian-speaking population. If you or your family are most comfortable speaking Arabic, Bengali, or Farsi, Core Dental Caroline Springs is the right practice for you. ### Core Dental Carrum Downs Suite 4, 335 Ballarto Rd, Carrum Downs VIC 3201 | (03) 8373 1555 **Languages:** Mandarin Chinese (in addition to English) Our Carrum Downs practice serves the Bayside corridor and Mornington Peninsula gateway communities. Dr Ivy Jin consults in Mandarin Chinese, providing a comfortable and familiar experience for Mandarin-speaking families in Melbourne's south-eastern suburbs. ### Core Dental Epping Tenancy 3B/230 Cooper St, Epping VIC 3076 | (03) 9401 4622 **Languages:** Spanish (in addition to English) Our Epping practice in Melbourne's northern suburbs is home to Dr Maria Blanchard, who consults in Spanish. With Melbourne's growing Latino and Hispanic communities, Dr Blanchard provides a genuinely welcoming option for Spanish-speaking patients across the north. ### Core Dental Wyndham 242 Hoppers Ln, Werribee VIC 3030 | (03) 9749 6677 **Languages:** Bengali (in addition to English) Our Wyndham practice in Hoppers Crossing serves the fast-growing western communities of Werribee, Hoppers Crossing, and surrounding areas. Dr Anika Moyeed consults in Bengali, providing accessible, familiar care for Bengali-speaking families in Melbourne's west. ### Core Dental Berwick Shop 29, 1 O'Shea Rd, Berwick VIC 3806 | (03) 9132 4160 **Languages:** Mandarin Chinese (in addition to English) Our Berwick practice at Eden Rise Village serves the south-eastern suburbs, including Berwick, Narre Warren, Officer, and Pakenham. Dr Ivy Jin consults in Mandarin Chinese, supporting Mandarin-speaking families across Melbourne's south-east. ## A Network Built Around Your Community The range of languages spoken across Core Dental Group is not a coincidence - it reflects a deliberate commitment to building a network that is genuinely representative of the communities we serve. Melbourne's suburban growth corridors - particularly in the west and north - are home to communities where large proportions of residents speak a language other than English at home. We believe that quality dental care should be equally accessible to every member of those communities, regardless of their linguistic background. As our network grows to nine locations by June 2026 - with new practices opening in Bayside (Bentleigh) and Glenferrie (Hawthorn) - we will continue to recruit team members who reflect the communities they serve. ## Book in Your Language To find your nearest multilingual Core Dental location, call us on **13 13 16** or visit **coredental.com.au**. You can also contact individual practices directly using the details above. Your Local Dental Practice - in whatever language you call home.