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7 Years
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Specialist Paediatric Dental Care in Hawthorn East
Camberwell Childrens Dentistry is a specialist paediatric dental clinic in Hawthorn East, Melbourne, dedicated to preventing oral disease and delivering high-quality dental care for children. Our team of specialist paediatric dentists provides comprehensive services including clinical examinations, preventive strategies, and treatment planning tailored to each child's needs. We prioritise creating a positive dental experience through behaviour management techniques and offer advanced care options such as nitrous oxide sedation and general anaesthesia for complex cases. Our preventive approach includes dietary analysis, oral hygiene instruction, and fissure sealants to ensure lifelong dental health.The clinic collaborates with hospital facilities for specialist treatments and maintains strong educational ties with the University of Melbourne. With expertise in managing dental anxiety and treating children with additional needs, we aim to build confidence in young patients while supporting families with evidence-based care. Emergency services are available outside regular hours through partner hospitals, and our team provides clear guidance for urgent dental trauma situations.
Services
Paediatric Dental Exams
Preventive Dentistry
Sedation Dentistry
General Anaesthesia Treatments
Dental Emergency Care
Details
- Year established: 2019
Highlights and features
- Our team consists of specialist paediatric dentists with advanced training and hospital experience
- We offer tailored treatment plans for children with dental anxiety and additional needs
- Emergency dental care available through partner hospital facilities after hours
- Preventive programs include dietary analysis and interactive oral hygiene education
- We utilise nitrous oxide sedation and hospital-based general anaesthesia for complex cases
Services
Paediatric Dental Exams
Comprehensive dental examinations for children assessing oral health, risk factors, and developmental concerns. Our specialists evaluate teeth, gums, and bite development while providing age-appropriate preventive advice. Each exam includes dietary analysis and oral hygiene guidance tailored to the child's specific needs.
Preventive Dentistry
Proactive dental care programs focusing on decay prevention through fissure sealants, fluoride treatments, and hygiene education. We provide interactive brushing instruction sessions and dietary counselling to establish lifelong oral health habits for children and their families.
Sedation Dentistry
Nitrous oxide sedation options for anxious young patients undergoing dental treatments. Our specialists carefully assess suitability for happy gas sedation while combining behaviour management techniques to ensure safe and comfortable care experiences for children requiring additional support.
General Anaesthesia Treatments
Specialist dental procedures performed under general anaesthesia at partner hospital facilities. This service caters to children requiring extensive treatment or those unable to cooperate during standard dental visits, delivered through collaboration with specialist anaesthetists at three Melbourne-based day surgery centres.
Dental Emergency Care
Emergency management for dental trauma, toothaches, and facial swellings outside regular hours. Our team provides after-hours guidance through answering machine instructions and partners with Royal Children's Hospital for urgent care requirements requiring immediate specialist intervention.
People
Dr Jane Lee
Practice Principal
Specialist paediatric dentist with expertise in managing dental anxiety and children with additional needs. Graduated from University of Adelaide (2003) and University of Melbourne (2008). Former Royal Children's Hospital position holder and volunteer dental provider in Cambodia and Kimberley Indigenous communities.
Dr Debra Elsby
Practice Principal
Paediatric dentistry specialist with University of Dundee (2006) and University of Melbourne (2014) qualifications. Former president of Australian and New Zealand Society of Paediatric Dentistry (Victorian Branch). Lectures at University of Melbourne and provides dental care in Tonga through charity work.
Dr Delia Chin
Specialist Paediatric Dentist
Graduated from University of Adelaide (2016) and completed Doctor of Clinical Dentistry at University of Melbourne (2022). Special interest in dental trauma management and early childhood anxiety reduction. Participates in continuing education programs for dental professionals.
April
Oral Health Therapist
Dental hygienist specialising in children's oral care education. Focuses on making dental visits positive experiences through interactive brushing instruction. Currently on maternity leave while maintaining clinical standards for preventive care programs.
Teresa
Oral Health Therapist
Dedicated oral health therapist promoting lifelong dental habits through engaging educational sessions. Emphasises preventive care with practical brushing techniques tailored to children's developmental stages. Maintains consistent messaging about oral hygiene importance for permanent tooth preservation.
Questions
Do I need a referral for my child's appointment?
No referral is required, though your general dentist may provide relevant background information about specific concerns.
How are treatment costs determined?
Individual treatment plans with associated costs are created during the first appointment based on clinical findings and necessary diagnostic imaging.
Can I use private health insurance?
HICAPS facilities allow immediate claims for private health insurance holders, with alternative upfront payment and subsequent fund claims available.
Is the Child Dental Benefit Scheme accepted?
We verify CDBS eligibility but cannot bulk bill - patients claim directly through Medicare after treatment completion.
When should children first visit the dentist?
Australian and American Paediatric Dentistry guidelines recommend dental visits by 12 months old or when first teeth erupt.
