One dentist for the whole family in Elsternwick
Plenty of Elsternwick households like the idea of one dentist for everyone, the same familiar place for the kids, the parents and the grandparents. We’re a few minutes away and set up for exactly that.
A steady local habit for Elsternwick
Elsternwick centres on the Glen Huntly Road shops and the beloved Classic Cinema, with the historic Rippon Lea Estate and its gardens on its doorstep. It’s a leafy, settled suburb of period homes and established families, many of whom have used the same local services for a generation. That preference for a steady, familiar routine is exactly what a whole-family dental home offers.
A short trip up Orrong Road
From Elsternwick it’s a short trip up Orrong Road or along Glen Huntly Road, about seven minutes. We’re on the corner of Dandenong and Orrong Roads, with onsite parking so you can pull in and park when you arrive.
When to book a child’s first visit
Parents often ask when to bring a child in for the first time. The general guidance is around their first birthday, or within six months of the first tooth appearing, earlier than most expect. Early visits aren’t about drilling. They’re about spotting anything developing, getting your child comfortable in the chair, and giving you simple advice on brushing and diet. Starting young is how children grow up without dental fear.
How we can help
Check-ups & cleans
Thorough, gentle examinations and professional cleans to keep small things small.
Cosmetic dentistry
Natural-looking improvements, from reshaping to veneers, weighed honestly.
Teeth whitening
Professionally supervised whitening that protects your enamel and gums.
Crowns & bridges
Restoring strength and appearance to worn, broken or missing teeth.
Children’s dentistry
Calm, friendly care for the whole family, with the child Medicare scheme where eligible.
Emergency care
Same-day help when something goes wrong, with time kept aside each day.
The New Patient Comprehensive Care Visit
A thorough, unhurried first appointment where we get to know you and your mouth, and leave you with a clear, honest plan.
- Comprehensive examination
- Digital X-rays & photos
- Oral cancer screening
- Gum health assessment
- Scale, clean & polish
- 3D digital scan
- Smile & bite check
- Personalised care plan
Care that earns its keep
No judgement, ever
Nervous, or been away a while? You’ll get a calm welcome and a plan, never a lecture.
Honest advice
We tell you when the simplest option is the right one, and when something isn’t worth doing.
Here since 1980
Four decades caring for families across Melbourne’s inner south-east, on the same corner.
The people you’ll see
Dr Anbar Ganatra
Cosmetic & General Dentist
Dr Edmund Goldman
Dentist
Dr Jarrod Dean
Dentist
Dr Marina Bekheet
General Dentist
Good to ask
Can the whole family come the same day?
Often yes, we’ll try to group your appointments so it’s one trip.
Can everyone see the same dentist?
Yes, that’s how many Elsternwick families use us, one familiar practice for every age.
When should I bring my child in first?
Around their first birthday, or when the first tooth appears, earlier than most people expect.
How young is too young for a first visit?
Not too young, around age one is ideal.
Make us your Elsternwick dentist
Book a consultation and we'll be in touch within one business day.
364 Dandenong Rd, St Kilda East VIC 3183
Opening hours
- Monday8.30am – 5.00pm
- Tue – Wed8.30am – 6.00pm
- Thu – Fri8.30am – 5.00pm
- Saturday9.00am – 4.00pm
- SundayClosed
Caring for families on the corner of Dandenong Road since 1980, across Melbourne's inner south-east.