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7 Years
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Emergency
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Trusted Paediatric Dental Care in Hawthorn East
Established in 2019, Camberwell Childrens Dentistry is a specialist paediatric dental clinic in Hawthorn East, Melbourne, dedicated to preventing oral disease and delivering quality dental care for children. Our team prioritises long-term oral health through tailored treatment plans, dietary advice, and oral hygiene education. We offer comprehensive services including in-clinic treatments, sedation options, and hospital-based general anaesthetic procedures for complex cases. Our approach combines clinical expertise with child-friendly care to manage dental disease and ensure positive experiences.We provide emergency dental services and collaborate with specialist anaesthetists at three day surgery facilities. With a focus on prevention and education, we empower families to maintain lifelong oral health. Our clinic accommodates children of all ages, including those with complex treatment needs, and operates Monday to Friday with extended hours. We are committed to transparency, professionalism, and ethical care, ensuring every patient receives individualised attention and evidence-based solutions.
Services
Preventive Dentistry
Sedation Treatment
General Anaesthetic Services
Dental Trauma Care
Oral Hygiene Education
Details
- Year established: 2019
Highlights and features
- We specialise in paediatric dentistry with advanced training in children's oral health
- Our clinic offers hospital-grade care with treatment under general anaesthesia available
- We provide emergency dental services for facial swelling and trauma
- Our team delivers tailored dietary and hygiene advice for lifelong dental health
- We accommodate children with complex treatment needs and special requirements
What people say
Child-friendly approach
Emergency availability
Effective anxious patient care
Specialist hospital services
Interactive hygiene sessions
Services
Preventive Dentistry
Our preventive dentistry focuses on long-term oral health through dietary analysis, tooth brushing instruction, and fissure sealants. We educate families on maintaining healthy teeth and preventing decay. This service includes individualised hygiene plans tailored to each child's specific needs and developmental stage.
Sedation Treatment
Nitrous oxide sedation is offered for anxious patients to ensure comfortable treatment experiences. Our paediatric dentists assess suitability for this option based on individual needs and treatment complexity. This service combines behavioural management techniques with safe sedation protocols for effective dental care.
General Anaesthetic Services
Specialist dental treatments under general anaesthesia are available at three accredited facilities. We collaborate with specialist anaesthetists to provide comprehensive care for children requiring complex procedures. This service includes pre-operative consultations and post-operative care planning for optimal outcomes.
Dental Trauma Care
We manage dental emergencies including knocked-out teeth and facial swelling with immediate care protocols. Out-of-hours services are available through partner hospitals for urgent cases. Our team provides trauma-specific guidance and follow-up treatment plans to preserve dental health.
Oral Hygiene Education
Interactive tooth brushing sessions teach proper techniques for maintaining oral cleanliness. Parents and children learn age-appropriate hygiene methods through engaging demonstrations. This service focuses on developing lifelong dental care habits in a fun, educational environment.
Questions
What age children do you treat?
We welcome children of all ages from their first dental visit onwards, including teenagers.
Do you handle dental emergencies?
Yes, we provide emergency care for facial swelling, toothache and trauma during operating hours with after-hours hospital referrals.
Are sedation options available?
Nitrous oxide sedation is offered for anxious patients after individual assessment by our paediatric dentists.
Do you offer hospital-based treatments?
Yes, we provide specialist dental care under general anaesthesia at three accredited day surgery facilities.
What preventive services do you offer?
Our preventive services include dietary analysis, fissure sealants, and interactive oral hygiene education for children.
How do I prepare for a general anaesthetic?
We provide hospital-specific preparation guidelines and pre-operative consultations to ensure your child's safety and comfort.
Reviews (7)
Kate Balzary
Nov 21, 2019
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I have three adult children who have now moved on to an adult dentist. Due to the care of Camberwell Children's Dentistry over many years my children have no fillings and excellent dental hygiene practices which has set them up for good teeth for their lifetimes. The dental staff and administrative staff were always professional and friendly and I will always be grateful for their excellent care.
Tadyyn
Aug 15, 2019
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Dr Debra Elsby is absolutely incredible! My 3 sons see her every 6 months. She asks them about their 'brushing and flossing', she explains to them what she is going to look at, then what she will do. Together with Simone on the front desk, the whole experience is professional, caring and very thorough. Thank you Dr Debra!
Katie Ma
Jul 23, 2019
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This was the third dentist I visited with my son who has autism. The staff were wonderful and very accommodating finding a suitable appointment time. The dentist was so lovely and gentle. She explained everything clearly to my son and he opened his mouth (first time)! Well be back! Thank you
Kari O.
Jul 19, 2018
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Overcharged for a 10 min thorough observation which comprised of the doctor observing all teeth and requesting we come back for a clean. $100 dollars for that seems overpriced, particularly as the oral cleaning recommended could not take place for the next four months as they are overbooked. Is better not to take new patients if you cant do an oral clean in four months.
Mandy Ludwick
Oct 10, 2017
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Great clinic with friendly staff - I took my kids there from the beginning and they have no issues going to the dentist.
Chris Warr
Jul 22, 2017
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Our kids have been going here for years. The staff are all wonderful and greatly reduce the drama for the kids. Highly recommend
Alexandra White
Jul 21, 2017
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I felt really disappointed to this place! Quite nice place but Over priced! Dentist there don't have patience!! Really horrible experience for my kids! And paid a lot for nothing!!
