Your complete first visit, done properly.
No rushed five-minute look. Your first appointment is a thorough, gentle assessment of your whole mouth, finished with a clear, honest care plan. You'll leave knowing exactly where you stand.
One simple price of $297, everything included. Nervous or overdue? You're especially welcome.
A complete picture, in one unhurried visit
Your first visit isn't a quick look. It's a thorough, gentle 60 to 75 minute assessment that gives you a clear understanding of your whole mouth, and a simple care plan. It includes:
- Comprehensive dental examination
- Full medical and dental history review
- Digital X-rays and intraoral photos
- Oral cancer screening
- Gum and periodontal assessment
- Full scale, clean and polish
- Fluoride treatment
- Smile and bite assessment
- Your personalised dental care plan
Valued at $499. With us, it's one simple price of $297.
Book your visit$297, everything above included. With most health funds, you claim on the day and pay only a minimal gap. Your exact gap depends on your level of cover.
What your first visit actually looks like
A warm welcome
A friendly hello and a comfortable seat. No waiting around, no clipboard stress.
We listen first
We talk through your history, any worries and what you'd like, before anyone picks up an instrument.
A gentle, thorough check
A calm, comprehensive look at your teeth, gums and bite. We show you what we see on screen and explain in plain language.
Your findings, made clear
We walk you through what we found, with your photos and X-rays in front of you, so it actually makes sense.
A clear care plan, no pressure
You leave with a simple, prioritised care plan and our honest recommendation. You decide in your own time.
Nervous, or has it been a while? That's exactly who we're best with.
Clear on cost, before anything begins
One simple price
Your first visit is the Comprehensive Care Visit: $297 with everything included, valued at $499.
Claim on the spot
We accept all major health funds and claim instantly with HICAPS, so usually you only pay any gap on the day.
A written estimate first
If you need treatment, you get a clear written estimate before anything goes ahead, and time to think it over.
Plans and kids' cover
Payment plans are available for larger treatment, and eligible children may be covered under Medicare's CDBS.
Two minutes of prep, and you're set
Save time at your first visit by completing your new patient form online before you arrive. Prefer paper? Just come a few minutes early and we'll help you settle in.
Complete your form onlineWhat to bring
- Any health fund card
- Your Medicare card
- A list of any medications
- Previous X-rays or records, if you have them
- Any referral letter, if relevant
- A note of anything bothering you
A different kind of first visit
“First dentist in years who actually explained everything and didn't make me feel bad for leaving it so long. I left with a care plan I understood.”
New patient — East St Kilda
“They showed me the photos of my own teeth on the screen. I finally understood what was going on and what to do about it.”
New patient — East St Kilda
New patient questions
Do I need a referral to come in?
No referral is needed for a check-up or general care. Just book in and we'll take care of the rest.
How long is the first visit?
Allow around 60 to 75 minutes. It's deliberately unhurried, so we can be thorough and you never feel rushed.
What will it cost?
Your first visit is the Comprehensive Care Visit, a flat $297 with everything included (valued at $499). With most health funds you claim on the day and pay only a minimal gap. If you need further treatment, you'll get a clear written estimate before anything goes ahead.
I'm nervous, or it's been years. Is that okay?
Completely. A lot of our new patients are in exactly that position, and gentle care for nervous patients is one of the things we're known for.
Can I bring my kids?
Yes, we care for the whole family, and eligible children may be covered under Medicare's Child Dental Benefits Schedule.
We're here whenever you're ready
We'd love to welcome you. Book online or call us directly.
364 Dandenong Rd, East St Kilda VIC 3183
Opening hours
- Mon – Thu8.30am – 4.00pm
- Friday8.30am – 4.30pm
- Saturday (monthly)8.00am – 4.00pm
- SundayClosed
Caring for families on the corner of Dandenong Road since 1980, across Melbourne's inner south-east.