Business Details
23 Years
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Emergency
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Your Trusted Dental Care Partner in Ocean Grove, VIC
Ocean Grove Dental Clinic has been proudly serving the local community for over two decades, delivering gentle and personalized dental care to patients of all ages. Our team of Australian Dental Association-affiliated professionals maintains expertise in modern general dentistry through ongoing education and peer collaboration. We prioritise creating a warm, welcoming environment where long-term patient relationships flourish, supported by state-of-the-art facilities featuring wheelchair accessibility and ample parking.Our commitment to preventative care is demonstrated through comprehensive oral health education and early intervention strategies. We accommodate diverse needs with HICAPS immediate claims processing for all health funds and offer bulk billing under Medicare's Child Dental Benefits Scheme. Emergency dental services are available through the Geelong region's Sunday/holiday roster system, ensuring continuous care when needed most.
Services
General Dentistry
Crowns and Bridges
Dental Implants
Cosmetic Dentistry
Children's Dentistry
Dentures
Root Canal Treatment
Periodontal Disease Treatment
Details
- Year established: 2003
Highlights and features
- 20+ years of community dental care expertise
- Australian Dental Association-accredited practitioners
- Modern facilities with wheelchair accessibility
- Immediate HICAPS health fund claims processing
- Emergency dental services available Sundays/public holidays
Associations and certifications
- Australian Dental Association (ADA)
Services
General and Preventative Dentistry
We provide comprehensive dental maintenance services including examinations, cleaning, digital x-rays, fissure sealants, and oral health education. Our focus on early diagnosis prevents minor issues becoming major problems, with gentle care suitable for all ages. Emergency treatments and extractions are handled with compassion and expertise.
Dental Implants
Offering permanent solutions for missing teeth through titanium post implants topped with porcelain crowns. We also provide implant-supported bridges and dentures after thorough assessment of jaw bone suitability. This treatment restores natural function and aesthetics while preventing adjacent teeth movement.
Children's Dentistry
Specialised care for young patients focusing on prevention and early intervention. Services include examinations, fissure sealants, mouthguards, and gentle treatment approaches. We educate children about oral hygiene while creating positive dental experiences to establish lifelong healthy habits in a child-friendly environment.
Cosmetic Dentistry
Transform smiles through tooth whitening, composite and porcelain veneers. Custom take-home bleaching kits deliver noticeable results in seven days, while veneers correct staining, misshapen teeth and minor alignment issues. We provide consultations to determine the most suitable aesthetic solutions for individual needs.
Periodontal Disease Treatment
Comprehensive management of gum disease through regular scaling and root planing. Early diagnosis prevents progression to severe bone loss and tooth loosening. Our gentle cleaning techniques address bacterial accumulation while educating patients on effective home care routines to maintain periodontal health.
People
Dr David Lakkis
Principal Dentist
Principal Dentist since 2003, specialising in children's dentistry, implants, and cosmetic procedures. Committed to gentle care while maintaining ADA standards through ongoing education. Balances family life with professional responsibilities.
Dr Tina Nguyen
Principal Dentist
Clinical teacher at Melbourne University with expertise across all dentistry fields. Bilingual in Vietnamese and French, she balances private practice with academic contributions and family commitments in Ocean Grove.
Dr Julia Bickley
Associate Dentist
UK-trained dentist with practice experience in Birmingham. Specialises in general dentistry while enjoying community life in Ocean Grove. Combines professional practice with family activities and local engagement.
Dr Melissa Chew
Associate Dentist
Melbourne graduate specialising in family dentistry with preventive focus. Fluent in Mandarin, she relocated to Barwon Heads to join the practice while maintaining commitment to gentle, patient-centred care approaches.
Dr Ed Finnegan
Associate Dentist
Dental implant specialist with postgraduate training from Melbourne University. Expert in tooth replacement and aesthetics, combining surgical skills with patient comfort techniques. Active in sports and local community activities.
Questions
What dental services do you offer for children?
We provide comprehensive children's dentistry including examinations, fissure sealants, mouthguards, and gentle treatment approaches. Our dentists specialise in creating positive dental experiences to establish lifelong healthy habits.
Do you handle dental emergencies outside regular hours?
Yes, we participate in the Geelong emergency dental roster for Sunday and public holiday emergencies. Patients can contact the ADA emergency line or visit Geelong Hospital's A&E for urgent care.
What payment options are available?
We accept all health funds with HICAPS immediate claims, EFTPOS, credit cards, cheques, and cash payments. Bulk billing is available for eligible patients under Medicare's Child Dental Benefits Scheme.
Are your dentists ADA accredited?
Yes, all our dentists are affiliated with the Australian Dental Association and maintain ongoing professional development to ensure high-quality, standards-compliant dental care.
What cosmetic dentistry options exist?
We offer tooth whitening kits, composite and porcelain veneers to improve smile aesthetics. Consultations determine suitability for these treatments that address staining, misshapen teeth and minor alignment issues.
How do you accommodate patients with dental anxiety?
Our dentists specialise in gentle care techniques and take time to explain procedures. Dr Ed Finnegan particularly focuses on making anxious patients comfortable through compassionate, minimally invasive approaches.
Reviews (5)
Andi Crapp
Sep 04, 2020
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Thanks once again to the team at Ocean Grove Dental. We are always so happy with your service. Supportive and caring. Thanks 🦷🙏😊
Kate Callaghan
Aug 28, 2020
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Is it weird to say I love going to the dentist 😁The girls on reception are always very accommodating, friendly and create a relaxing atmosphere. The dentist's are always professional and don't create issues or push to have unnecessary treatments which is nice. They also go above and beyond when something does need doing, and I've needed lots including a root canal, veneers and fillings. Thanks OG Dental xx You guys are doing a great job in a trying time 😉
Leah Rebecca
Aug 28, 2020
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I had a check up done at this practice. I felt that it was not performed properly on the day (I have a dental nursing background). I went to another dentist in Ocean Grove the next week, to get them to double check my teeth. The new dentist found decay on a tooth which was not picked up by this practice. Decay doesn’t grow overnight! Very disappointed. I was required to send in the appropriate notes and photos from the new dentist providing this and then I was refunded the money for my check up. I will never visit this practice again and certainly would never recommend it to anyone after
A. C.
Sep 28, 2019
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This is the best Dental practice Ive ever been to. My family tried to get in for years, but they were not taking additional patients until Dr. Brevet was brought into the practice. We had tried so many other dentists and were not satisfied. We are very satisfied with Ocean Grove, they are first class.
Lea Callahan
Jan 21, 2019
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Every person in this office is kind, warm, and friendly. Dr. Brevet is personable, honest, professional, and just plain amazing.
