Preventative
Routine check-ups, professional cleaning, and early detection of dental issues.
Learn moreHawthorn, VIC · Established 2009
Personaliseddental care, close to home.
Brightsmile is a calm, modern practice offering comprehensive general, cosmetic and emergency dentistry for Hawthorn families and individuals, and an easy place to come back to.
What we do
Comprehensive care, under one roof.
From routine check-ups to cosmetic and surgical work, our team covers the full breadth of general dentistry, so you can keep seeing faces you know.
Cosmetic
Modern options including veneers, teeth whitening, and composite bonding.
Learn moreRestorative
Fillings, crowns, bridges, and root canal treatment to repair and protect teeth.
Learn moreSurgical
Extractions, wisdom teeth, and dental implants, with referral where needed.
Learn moreEmergency
Same-day care for pain, breaks, and dental trauma, where we can.
Learn moreChildren’s
Gentle, unhurried care for kids, bulk-billed under the CDBS where eligible.
Learn moreOrthodontics
Clear aligners and traditional braces to gradually straighten teeth.
Learn moreHygiene
Professional cleans and personalised advice for looking after teeth at home.
Learn moreWhy Brightsmile
Built around how people actually feel about the dentist.
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Everything in one place
General, cosmetic and surgical dentistry from one team you’ll get to know over time.
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Help after hours
An after-hours line for existing patients, with same-day care where we’re able to offer it.
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Clear about cost
Written quotes before any treatment, on-site HICAPS claiming, and payment plans available.
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Kind to kids
A calm, patient approach for children, bulk-billed under the CDBS where eligible.
Meet the team
Meet your dentists.
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Dr Sarah Chen
Principal Dentist
Graduated from the University of Melbourne in 2011 and has practised in Hawthorn since. Sarah has a particular interest in preventative and restorative dentistry.
AHPRA registration: DEN0001234567
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Dr James Whitlock
Dentist
Joined Brightsmile in 2016 after completing his dental degree in 2015. James has an interest in cosmetic dentistry, crowns and bridges.
AHPRA registration: DEN0007654321
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Dr Priya Nair
Dentist
Qualified in 2017 with a focus on children’s dentistry and supporting nervous patients through their appointments at a comfortable pace.
AHPRA registration: DEN0002468135
Visit us
Finding us, and when we’re open.
| Monday | 8:00am – 6:00pm |
| Tuesday | 8:00am – 6:00pm |
| Wednesday | 8:00am – 6:00pm |
| Thursday | 8:00am – 6:00pm |
| Friday | 8:00am – 5:00pm |
| Saturday | 9:00am – 1:00pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
Where we are412 Glenferrie Road, Hawthorn, between the station and the shops on the corner of Lynch Street.
ParkingTwo-hour street parking on Lynch Street, plus the Coles car park a short walk away.
Public transportTwo minutes’ walk from Glenferrie Station; the 16 tram stops at the door.
AccessibilityGround-floor access with no steps, a wheelchair-accessible bathroom, and a hearing loop at reception.
New patients
Your first visit, without the nerves.
A lot of people put off the dentist because they’re not sure what to expect. Here’s exactly how a first appointment with us goes.
- 1A relaxed chat first
We talk through your history, any concerns, and what you’d like from your visit, before anything else.
- 2A thorough examination
A careful check of your teeth and gums, with X-rays only if they’re needed.
- 3Clear options and costs
If anything needs attention, we explain the choices and give you a written quote. No pressure to decide on the spot.
- 4A plan that suits you
Together we agree on next steps and a timeline that works for your life and budget.