A convenient dentist for St Kilda West
St Kilda West is apartments, the foreshore and people who are out more than they’re in. We’re a straightforward trip inland and easy to slot into a full week.
A dentist that fits a full calendar
St Kilda West is the quieter, apartment-lined edge of St Kilda, tucked between the foreshore and the top of Fitzroy Street, bordering Albert Park’s lake and gardens. It draws professionals and downsizers who like being near the bay but off the main drag. For residents who are out more than they’re in, a straightforward dentist a short trip inland, with a check-up rhythm that fits a full calendar, tends to suit.
Inland via Fitzroy Street
From St Kilda West, come in along Fitzroy Street and Inkerman Street toward Orrong Road, about nine minutes. We’re on the corner of Dandenong and Orrong Roads, with onsite parking so you can pull in and park when you arrive.
How often you really need a check-up
The old “every six months” rule isn’t one-size-fits-all. If your teeth and gums are healthy and stable, some people are fine at longer intervals; if you’re prone to decay or gum issues, more often is wiser. The point of a check-up isn’t the calendar, it’s catching change while it’s small. We’ll set a rhythm that suits your mouth rather than a default, so you’re neither over-visiting nor leaving it too long.
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
I’ve got healthy teeth. Do I really need to come every six months?
Maybe not. We’ll set an interval that fits your mouth honestly.
Can you work around a busy schedule?
Yes, we’ll set a check-up rhythm that suits your calendar rather than a default six months.
Is it easy to reach from the bay side?
Yes, a straightforward run inland via Inkerman Street.
Is it an easy trip from St Kilda West?
Yes, roughly nine minutes via Inkerman Street.
Make us your St Kilda West 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.