Preventive
Check-Up & Clean
Gentle six-monthly visits to prevent cavities, remove plaque, and maintain a bright, healthy smile.
Book a CleanYour Local Dental Home · Since 1984
Forty years of heartfelt, skilled dentistry in East St Kilda.
From family check-ups to complete smile makeovers, our experienced team delivers gentle, comprehensive care trusted by generations of local families.
Accredited with Australian healthcare bodies
ADA
Invisalign
AHPRA
Medicare CDBS
HICAPS
40+
Years caring for St Kilda families
A Different Kind of Dental ExperienceA clinic that feels
A clinic that feels
personal, because it is.
At East St Kilda Dental, we don't just treat teeth — we care for people. For more than forty years our experienced, warm-hearted team has provided comprehensive dental services built around your comfort, long-term wellness, and confidence.
Whether you're here for a routine clean, dental implants, or a complete cosmetic transformation, you're in expert hands. Modern technology, a calming atmosphere, and a gentle, patient-first approach — that's how we've earned the trust of generations of local families.
Personalised, patient-first care
We get to know your story — not just your smile. Every treatment is tailored to your goals and comfort.
Advanced technology, holistic touch
Modern dentistry blended with a calming, holistic environment to ease anxiety and support whole-body wellbeing.
Comprehensive care, one trusted home
From general cleans to emergency care and full smile makeovers — quality dentistry under one roof.
The East St Kilda Dental family
The People Behind Your Smile
Meet our team
Experienced, caring, and genuinely invested in your long-term dental health — get to know the people you'll be trusting with your smile.
Dr Anbar Ganatra
Lead DentistWith over 15 years of experience across Kenya and Australia, Dr Ganatra brings exceptional clinical skill and a genuinely warm, patient-first approach to every consultation — from routine care to complex restorations.
Dr Eddy Goldman
DentistDr. Goldman specialises in reconstructive and cosmetic dentistry, with particular expertise in implant-based tooth replacement, crown and bridge prosthodontics, and smile design.
Dr Jarrod Dean
DentistDr. Dean brings a friendly and reassuring approach to all aspects of dentistry, with a particular focus on helping nervous patients feel comfortable and confident throughout their treatment.
Michelle Callaghan
Senior Dental HygienistMichelle is a cornerstone of the clinic — her warmth, expert technique, and genuine care for every patient make her preventive appointments something people actually look forward to.
What Makes Us Different
Care designed around your comfort & goals
Two signature pillars of the East St Kilda Dental experience — combining gentle, anxiety-free dentistry with bespoke cosmetic transformations, all under one trusted roof.
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Gentle & Anxiety-Free Dentistry
Nervous about the dentist? You're far from alone. Our gentle approach — including happy gas and sedation options — creates a calm, judgement-free experience for every procedure. Compassionate, trauma-informed care tailored to your comfort.
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Cosmetic Smile Design
From subtle whitening to a complete smile makeover with porcelain veneers, Invisalign, and implants — we craft natural, balanced results that suit your face, age, and personality. Beautiful dentistry, the way it was meant to be.
Our Dental Services
Complete dental care, right here in St Kilda
From same-day relief to long-term cosmetic plans, explore the treatments we provide every day — delivered with skill, care, and the warmth of a clinic that's been part of your community since 1984.
Restorative
Fillings & Extractions
Tooth-coloured fillings restore strength and stop decay; gentle extractions when removal is needed.
Learn MoreUrgent
Emergency Dental Care
Same-day appointments for toothache, broken teeth, and other urgent concerns. Pain relief, fast.
Get Help TodaySurgical
Wisdom Teeth Removal
Gentle, advanced extractions to reduce recovery time and prevent crowding or future complications.
Learn MoreCosmetic
Porcelain & Composite Veneers
Custom veneers for chips, stains, or uneven teeth — natural, durable, beautifully designed for you.
See VeneersOrthodontics
Invisalign Clear Aligners
Discreet, removable aligners that fit your lifestyle — straighten teeth without traditional braces.
Start InvisalignImplants
Dental Implants
Strong, natural-looking replacements that restore function, prevent bone loss, and rebuild confidence.
Implant ConsultRestorative
Crowns & Bridges
Custom restorations designed for durability and a natural finish — repair, replace, and rebalance smiles.
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Professional Teeth Whitening
Safe, supervised whitening for a noticeably brighter smile — in-chair or take-home options.
Whiten SafelyWhy East St Kilda Families Choose UsA dental experience that feels
A dental experience that feels
different — because it is.
For four decades we've earned the trust of generations of local families. Here's what makes our care worth the visit.
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Heritage you can feel
Since 1984, we've grown alongside the East St Kilda community — caring for parents, then their children, then their grandchildren. Real continuity, real trust.
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Gentle, holistic approach
We blend modern technique with a calming, holistic environment. Anxiety-aware, no judgement, never rushed — dentistry that respects your whole wellbeing.
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Everything under one roof
From routine cleans to implants, emergencies, and full smile makeovers — comprehensive expertise so you don't need to be referred elsewhere.
40+Years serving St Kilda
10,000+Patients cared for
15Suburbs served
Smile Gallery
Real patients. Real results.
Every smile we craft is a partnership. Here are a few recent transformations from our East St Kilda chair.
We'd Love To Hear From YouReady to feel at home
Ready to feel at home
at your dentist?
Call or book online. We'll be in touch within one business day.
Call the clinic
(03) 9527 3678
Same-day emergency lines available
Opening hours
Mon – Thu 8:30am – 4:00pm
Friday 8:30am – 4:30pm
Saturday 8:00am – 4:00pm
From Our Patients
Kind words from the East St Kilda community
★★★★★
Dr. Anbar was great! I had been quite naughty and hadn't been to the dentist for a while, Dr. Anbar explained every step, and why we were doing each. I was made to feel comfortable, and Anbar even explained why some proceedures were unnecessary for me.
★★★★★
Dr Anbar is the most gentle, caring dentist I have been to. Extremely knowledgeable and explained everything very well with my yearly check up. Highly recommend, definitely going back.
★★★★★
Great welcoming dental practice. Dr Jarrod was professional and made me feel comfortable. I'm very happy with my treatment plan so far, all the staff are friendly, highly recommended.
★★★★★
Have been to this clinic for over 20 years even though I live 45 mins away. Always professional and skillful. Will continue visiting East St Kilda every 6 months for my check ups!
★★★★★
Recently started attending this, and noticed the friendliness of staff and the dentist. Dr Anbar has been amazing and really invested the time to understand my teeth issues. Overall it’s been a great experience.
★★★★★
Dr. Anbar was great! I had been quite naughty and hadn't been to the dentist for a while, Dr. Anbar explained every step, and why we were doing each. I was made to feel comfortable, and Anbar even explained why some proceedures were unnecessary for me.
★★★★★
Dr Anbar is the most gentle, caring dentist I have been to. Extremely knowledgeable and explained everything very well with my yearly check up. Highly recommend, definitely going back.
★★★★★
Great welcoming dental practice. Dr Jarrod was professional and made me feel comfortable. I'm very happy with my treatment plan so far, all the staff are friendly, highly recommended.
★★★★★
Have been to this clinic for over 20 years even though I live 45 mins away. Always professional and skillful. Will continue visiting East St Kilda every 6 months for my check ups!
★★★★★
Recently started attending this, and noticed the friendliness of staff and the dentist. Dr Anbar has been amazing and really invested the time to understand my teeth issues. Overall it’s been a great experience.