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Your Trusted Dentists in East Melbourne
At St Vincent's Dental Centre, we have dedicated over four decades to transforming smiles through advanced dental care and compassionate service. Originally established within St Vincent's Hospital as SV Dental Centre, we now operate from a purpose-built clinic in East Melbourne, offering a sanctuary-like environment for patients seeking complex treatments or managing dental anxiety. Our team, led by renowned implant specialist Dr Leighton Phu, combines cutting-edge technology with extensive clinical expertise to deliver full-mouth rehabilitations, smile makeovers, and precision dental implants. We maintain affiliations with respected dental associations to uphold the highest standards of care, while our in-house general anaesthesia facility ensures comfort for even the most anxious patients.With a philosophy centred on ethical treatment and long-term oral health, we utilise the latest techniques to make every visit comfortable and effective. Our commitment extends beyond clinical excellence through flexible payment plans and comprehensive patient education programs designed to make quality dental care accessible to all. This enduring dedication to innovation and patient-centric care has solidified our reputation as a trusted provider in East Melbourne and surrounding areas.
Services
Dental Implants
Sedation Dentistry
Smile Makeover
General Anaesthesia
All-Teeth-On-Four
Aesthetic Dentistry
Emergency Dentistry
Children's Dentistry
Preventative Care
Restorative Treatments
Highlights and features
- We offer in-house general anaesthesia for anxious patients and complex procedures
- Our team has over 40 years of combined experience in implant and restorative dentistry
- We utilise advanced digital dentistry technology for precise treatment planning
- Personalised care plans tailored to each patient's unique dental needs
- Flexible payment options and MySuperCare integration for accessible treatment
What people say
Compassionate care
Transformative results
Anxiety management
Professional expertise
Comfortable environment
Services
Dental Implants
Our dental implant solutions restore missing teeth with permanent, natural-looking replacements. Using advanced 3D-guided technology, we precisely place titanium posts that fuse with your jawbone for lasting stability. This treatment improves chewing function, prevents bone loss, and enhances facial aesthetics while maintaining adjacent teeth integrity.
Sedation Dentistry
We specialise in making dental care accessible for anxious patients through comprehensive sedation options. From oral sedatives to in-house general anaesthesia administered by specialist anaesthetists, our protocols ensure comfortable treatment experiences. This service enables complex procedures to be completed efficiently while maintaining patient safety and comfort throughout.
Smile Makeover
Our smile transformation programs combine multiple cosmetic treatments to address individual concerns. Using digital smile design technology, we plan customised sequences involving veneers, whitening, and orthodontic solutions. This holistic approach corrects imperfections like discoloration, misalignment, and wear patterns to create natural, confidence-boosting smiles that maintain functional integrity.
All-Teeth-On-Four
This innovative solution replaces entire tooth arches using just four strategically placed implants. We utilise advanced bone preservation techniques to support full-arch prosthetics, eliminating the need for bone grafting in many cases. Patients receive fixed, non-removable teeth within weeks rather than months, restoring complete oral function and facial structure.
Emergency Dentistry
We provide prompt treatment for dental emergencies including trauma, infections, and severe pain. Our protocols prioritise rapid assessment and intervention to preserve teeth and prevent complications. Services range from root canal therapy for abscesses to immediate reimplantation of knocked-out teeth, with after-hours availability for critical cases.
People
Dr Leighton Phu
Lead Dentist
With over 20 years' experience in implant dentistry, Dr Phu specialises in full-mouth rehabilitations and complex reconstructions. He previously served at St Vincent's Hospital before establishing St Vincent's Dental Centre's advanced facility in East Melbourne.
Dr Setareh
Cosmetic Dentist
Dr Setareh focuses on aesthetic transformations using minimally invasive techniques. She has advanced training in veneers, Invisalign, and smile design principles, helping patients achieve natural-looking enhancements.
Dr Yong
Restorative Specialist
Specialising in root canal therapy and surgical extractions, Dr Yong combines technical precision with patient comfort strategies. He has particular expertise in managing complex infections and dental trauma cases.
Simran
Treatment Coordinator
With a background in dental hygiene, Simran guides patients through treatment planning and aftercare. She specialises in patient education and coordinates multidisciplinary treatment sequences for optimal outcomes.
Questions
What dental implant options are available at DENTL?
We offer single implants, multiple implants, and All-Teeth-On-Four solutions using 3D-guided technology for precise placement. Bone augmentation techniques help maximise implant success rates.
How does DENTL support anxious patients?
We provide oral sedation, intravenous sedation, and in-house general anaesthesia administered by specialist anaesthetists to ensure comfortable treatment experiences for anxious patients.
What payment options exist for dental treatments?
We offer flexible payment plans, MySuperCare integration for superannuation fund payments, and transparent pricing structures to make quality dental care accessible.
Are emergency dental services available?
Yes, we provide urgent care for dental trauma, infections, and severe pain with after-hours availability for critical cases requiring immediate intervention.
What smile enhancement treatments do you offer?
Our smile makeovers combine veneers, whitening, orthodontics, and gum contouring using digital planning tools to create natural, confidence-boosting results.
How does the clinic utilise digital dentistry?
We employ 3D imaging for implant planning, digital smile design for aesthetic treatments, and same-day CEREC crown fabrication using advanced CAD/CAM technology.
Reviews (5)
Sharron Bourke
Jan 04, 2022
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The most positive experience I have had at a dentist; personified by genuine patient care & reassurance, clear explanation of treatment being undertaken & a consultative approach to development of an ongoing dental treatment plan.
Suzanne Davie
Dec 04, 2021
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I cannot praise SV Dental high enough Dr Leighton goes above and beyond
His skill, interaction and & communication are amazing! All the nurses and staff are so friendly and I wouldn't go anywhere else
His skill, interaction and & communication are amazing! All the nurses and staff are so friendly and I wouldn't go anywhere else
Elise Russell
Nov 05, 2021
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Best dentist around! The team are really lovely, very patient, gentle and personable, and they explain everything to you as they go. Having my teeth cleaned while watching Seinfeld on VR goggles was a plus haha. Thank you Maddi, Tri, Samrin and Leighton!
Ian Chew
Oct 04, 2021
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This is my first visit. I have had a very delightful experience. Dr Leighton was very thorough in his examination and used sophisticated equipment such as Cone Beam Tomography which I have never seen in any of the other dental practices that I have been to. Highly recommended.
Geoff Wexler
Sep 10, 2021
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BEST EVER DENTIST! I have been to many excellent dentists. We are well endowed with superb dentists in Melbourne. But SVCD are my dentists. Higher words of praise cannot be spoken. My needs are complex, as well as simple! Their technical standards and skills in everything are so high - in a rare way. I love the way they look after me. I've never been at a dentist where I want them to continue when they are finished! I feel so good when I leave!
