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45 Years
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Emergency
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Your Trusted Dental Care in Somerville
Established in 1981, Somerville Dental Health has been dedicated to providing high-quality family dental care to the Somerville community for over four decades. Our team of experienced professionals, including Dr Ross Churcher, Dr Andrei Kostka, Dr Darwin Luc, and Dr Gabrielle Tam, works collaboratively to deliver comprehensive dental solutions tailored to individual patient needs. With a focus on preventive care, cosmetic dentistry, and restorative treatments, we utilise quality Australian dental laboratories to ensure optimal outcomes. Our practice has evolved alongside advancements in dentistry, expanding our clinical facilities and services to minimise the need for patients to travel for specialist care. We prioritise patient education, early intervention, and long-term oral health management through regular check-ups, advanced diagnostics, and personalised treatment plans.Our commitment to excellence is demonstrated through our investment in modern equipment, ongoing professional development, and a patient-centred approach that fosters trust and comfort. We serve all age groups, from children requiring early dental education to adults seeking complex restorative procedures, while maintaining strict hygiene and safety standards. Our location at 64 Station Street provides convenient access with onsite parking, and our operating hours accommodate working families. Through participation in government dental schemes and flexible payment plans, we strive to make quality dental care accessible to all community members.
Services
Cosmetic Dentistry
Children's Dental Care
Dental Implants
Orthodontics
Dental Emergencies
Preventive Dentistry
Mouthguards
Root Canal Treatment
Gum Disease
Tooth Decay
Details
- Year established: 1981
Highlights and features
- We have over 40 years of combined experience in family dentistry
- Our multi-dentist team offers diverse specialist capabilities
- We use quality Australian dental laboratories for restorations
- We provide comprehensive care from children to complex cases
- Our practice has expanded with modern facilities since 1981
Services
Cosmetic Dentistry
Our cosmetic dentistry services transform smiles through porcelain crowns, bridges, veneers, and dental implants. We offer tooth-coloured fillings and professional bleaching to address discolouration, misalignment, and gaps. With over 35 years of experience, our dentists create natural-looking results using Australian-made materials that mimic tooth enamel's translucency. Treatments range from minor adjustments to full smile reconstructions.
Children's Dental Care
We specialise in early dental education and preventive care for children from age 2. Services include 'no out of pocket' examinations for under-13s, fluoride treatments, and orthodontic assessments. Our team monitors facial development and addresses habits like thumb sucking. We create positive experiences to establish lifelong oral health routines while managing teething and dental trauma.
Dental Implants
Our dental implant solutions replace missing teeth with titanium fixtures that integrate with jawbone tissue. With 98% success rates, implants support crowns or bridges that function like natural teeth. We assess bone density and oral health to determine suitability, providing long-term tooth replacement that prevents bone loss and maintains facial structure without affecting adjacent teeth.
Orthodontics
We offer traditional braces and Invisalign clear aligners for correcting misaligned teeth. Early intervention orthodontics prevents future complications, while adult treatments improve aesthetics and function. Customised plans address crowding, spacing, and bite issues, with payment plans available. Properly aligned teeth reduce decay risk and improve oral hygiene effectiveness.
Preventive Dentistry
Our preventive approach includes regular check-ups, professional cleans, and x-rays to detect issues early. We educate on brushing, flossing, and diet to prevent decay and gum disease. Custom mouthguards protect teeth during sports, while periodic assessments monitor oral health changes. This proactive strategy minimises the need for complex treatments through early intervention.
People
Dr Ross Churcher
Principal Dentist
With over 40 years in practice, Dr Churcher established Somerville Dental Health in 1981. He specialises in comprehensive family dental care and has mentored multiple dentists in the practice's collaborative approach to oral health.
Dr Andrei Kostka
Senior Dentist
Joining in 1990, Dr Kostka brings extensive experience in restorative dentistry and complex case management. He works closely with patients to develop long-term treatment plans that balance functional and aesthetic requirements.
Dr Darwin Luc
General Dentist
Dr Luc has provided dental care since joining in 2014, focusing on preventive treatments and patient education. He maintains particular interest in children's dental development and early intervention orthodontics.
Mrs Nelly Troch
Dental Hygienist
As our hygienist and therapist since 2018, Mrs Troch specialises in periodontal care and preventive treatments. She educates patients on effective home care routines and manages non-surgical gum disease interventions.
Dr Gabrielle Tam
Associate Dentist
Dr Tam joined in 2022, bringing contemporary approaches to cosmetic dentistry and digital smile design. She works with the team to integrate modern techniques while maintaining the practice's traditional values of care.
Questions
What dental services do you offer for children?
We provide check-ups, fluoride treatments, early orthodontic assessments, and 'no out of pocket' exams for under-13s.
Do you handle dental emergencies?
Yes, we prioritise emergency appointments for toothaches, broken teeth, and knocked-out teeth during operating hours.
Are payment plans available?
Yes, we offer flexible payment options and accept Bulk Billing, Child Dental Benefit Scheme, and Veteran Affairs.
What cosmetic dentistry options exist?
We offer porcelain veneers, crowns, dental implants, tooth-coloured fillings, and professional bleaching treatments.
How can I prevent gum disease?
Regular check-ups, daily brushing/flossing, and professional cleans help prevent gum disease. We provide tailored oral hygiene advice.
Do you provide orthodontic treatment for adults?
Yes, we offer Invisalign clear aligners and traditional braces for adult patients seeking teeth straightening solutions.
Reviews (1)
Rebecca Luc
Apr 04, 2020
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Highly recommend the dentists and team at Somerville Dental Health. They genuinely care, gentle and do excellent work and I have been going there for years. All the staff are also friendly and try to make my visits as comfortable as possible! If you’re looking for a local dentist who you can trust, I would definitely recommend them!
