Why is it important to care for your children’s teeth?
Children with special needs
Your child’s first dental visit
The first dental visit for a child should be scheduled around the time of their third birthday if there are no concerns that would warrant an earlier visit. The most important aspect of the visit is getting to know and trust our practice, dentists, and staff. A pleasant, comfortable first visit fosters trust and helps your child relax during subsequent dental visits. Allow your child to sit on your lap during your next visit to our child dentistry in Carnegie office while you have your teeth examined.
You can avail our services in the suburbs like Malvern, Glen Iris, Ashburton, Chadstone, Murrumbeena, Moorabbin, Caulfield, Malvern East, Bentleigh , Bentleigh East.
Frequently Asked Questions
Your child's appointment is a special time! Its our opportunity to help you as parents guide your child on a path of good and sustained oral health.
We have two points of entry to our clinic. Our clinic is located at Suite 1, 61 Koornang Rd Carnegie. Entry 1 is located on Rosstown Rd. Entry 2 is located on Koornang Rd. You and your child/children will be entering via Entry point 2, on Koornang Rd where our friendly team will be waiting for you.
There is parking available on Koornang Rd (1 hour parking), Rosstown Rd (2 hour parking) or around the corner at the Woolworths car park located at 11-29 Kokaribb St, Carnegie (4 hour parking). The Koornang Rd Strip is renowned for its eateries, Asian fusion cuisine, shopping and has a lovely, child friendly library and small outdoors play area. You and your child will enjoy your visit to the street!
Upon your arrival into the clinic, you will be met by one of our friendly reception team. We will welcome you and your child with a warm smile and, introduce ourselves to your child. We will confirm we have all of your details (new patient form if you are a new patient) and any other details we need such as insurance / Medicare details.
While you and your child are waiting for your appointment, you can select from any Netflix or YouTube shows in the waiting area. Please feel free to ask the reception team to change the show if you think it will help your child relax.
We also have a range of Nespresso coffee and T2 Herbal Teas for parents to enjoy.
When it comes time for your child's appointment, your child's Clinician or their dental assistant will come into reception and call out your child's name. You and your child will be welcomed into one of our treatment rooms.
The clinician will discuss your child's medical and dental history with you in detail and, will then ask your child is she can have a look in his/her mouth. The clinician may dictate some notes to her dental assistant while performing a visual check inside your child's mouth and ask to take some diagnostic images such as x-rays or photos with our digital intraoral camera (This kind of looks like a pen). From here, the clinician will discuss her findings with you. If any arrangements need to be made for further treatment, it will be organised for you before the end of your visit. All of our clinicians are very approachable and welcome you to ask any questions or relay any concerns about your child's oral health and oral development.
The main objective throughout the appointment is to keep your child calm, cooperative and feeling secure.
We have partnered with Afterpay, ZIP pay and HUMM pay. If you would like to find out more about these options, please contact one of our friendly reception team prior to your appointment.
Our clinic bulk bills for all children who are eligible for the Medicare Child Dental Benefit Scheme (CDBS) (up to their allocated limit).
Getting your child ready for their appointment
Set the scene...
For younger children, you may like to show them one of the following clips to get them prepared for their appointment.
We are looking forward to meeting you
A friendly welcome from our team!
