Smile Solutions

Smile Solutions, comprehensive dentistry in the Manchester Unity Building

Smile Solutions is a dental clinic located in the Manchester Unity Building, in Melbourne's central district, at the intersection of Collins Street and Swanston Street, opposite Melbourne Town Hall. The practice presents itself as Australia's largest single-site private dental clinic and occupies five full floors of the building, plus the tower, an Art Deco architectural complex. Its facilities house general dentists, hygienists, oral health therapists and registered specialists, with the aim of bringing general, cosmetic, orthodontic and specialist care together in one place.

More than three decades in practice

The clinic was founded in 1993 and, according to its own presentation, has grown from an initial base of eight patients to more than 250,000 treated. Over that time it has received recognition for the quality of its service, an aspect the company highlights in its communications. The philosophy cited by its founder, Dr Kia Pajouhesh, focuses on excellence in care and communication with the patient.

General dentistry and prevention

The general dentistry area focuses on preventive oral health and long-term maintenance. It includes dental cleans and hygiene, fillings, root canal treatment, wisdom teeth removal, emergency dentistry, treatment of chipped or cracked teeth, bruxism and temporomandibular joint disorder, snoring and sleep apnoea, sports mouthguards and protocols for patients with dental anxiety.

Cosmetic dentistry

The clinic presents itself as one of Australia's leading providers of cosmetic dental services. Its range includes porcelain veneers and crowns, same-day porcelain veneers, composite bonding, professional teeth whitening, CEREC restorations, Invisalign no braces, All-on-4 implants and gummy smile treatment. The first cosmetic consultation is complimentary, lasts 60 minutes and requires a refundable $50 deposit; it is an advisory appointment that does not include an examination, X-rays or clinical treatment.

Orthodontics and implants

In orthodontics, Smile Solutions describes itself as Australia's largest specialist provider of Invisalign, with more than 9,000 cases completed, and also offers conventional braces, children's braces, Invisalign for children and jaw surgery. The implant area covers the full range of permanent tooth replacement solutions, with conventional and immediate implants, All-on-4, dental bridges, bone grafting and dentures, carried out by dual medical-qualified dental surgeons and registered specialists.

Specialist care and children's dentistry

The clinic brings together registered specialists from different disciplines: prosthodontists, oral and maxillofacial surgeons, periodontists, orthodontists, endodontists and paediatric dentists. Children's dentistry includes the first visit to the dentist, children's dental emergencies, braces and Invisalign for children and the Child Dental Benefit Schedule, the Australian public dental benefits programme for children. The practice also handles complex dentistry cases.

Facilities and care coordination

The site occupies five floors and the tower of the Manchester Unity Building, with spacious consulting rooms and views over Melbourne. By bringing dentists, therapists and specialists together in one building, the clinic facilitates internal referrals and coordination of the treatment plan. The clinical team works alongside a management team and patient coordinators.

Payments and financial options

Smile Solutions offers several payment methods for general, cosmetic and specialist treatments, with flexible plans tailored to the patient. The website also mentions packages and offers, as well as the option to ask about available payment plans.

Location and contact

Level 1, 220 Collins Street, Manchester Unity Building, Melbourne VIC 3000 · Hours: Monday to Friday: 8:00 – 18:00; Saturday: 8:30 – 13:30; Sunday: by appointment