New patient
A thorough first visit to understand your oral health and what needs attention.
Book your first visitSkilled, heartfelt dentistry
Your local dentist in St Kilda East
Gentle, thorough dental care for individuals and families, from regular check-ups to emergencies and comprehensive dental care.
Off-street parkingHICAPS availableCaring locally since 1980
- 10,000+
- Patients Cared ForPatients Treated
- 45+ years
- Caring LocallyCaring Locally
- 5.0 ★★★★★
- Google RatingGoogle
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Emergency
Pain, a broken tooth or something that just doesn’t feel right.
Get urgent helpExisting patient
Ready for your next check-up, clean or planned treatment.
Book your next visitHow we can help
Care for every stage of life
From routine check-ups and emergency dentistry to fillings, crowns, implants and cosmetic care, here is how we look after St Kilda East and the surrounding suburbs.
Check-ups & cleans
Gentle, thorough preventive care to keep small things small.
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Emergency dentistry
In pain? We'll see you quickly and get you comfortable.
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Fillings & restorations
Quietly fixing what needs fixing, preserving your natural teeth.
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Crowns & root canals
Saving teeth and easing pain, explained every step of the way.
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Dental implants
Replacing missing teeth so you can eat and smile with ease.
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Cosmetic dentistry
Subtle, natural improvements when you're ready, never pushed.
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Kind, gentle, and never rushed
Google review
Dr Anbar was fantastic and extremely knowledgeable. Very comfortable experience as well, from my perspective there was no pain or discomfort. Would highly recommend to anyone looking for a new dentist.
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I’ve had years of care under this team. They are friendly, do not over charge, offer options of treatments that consider your circumstances. A clinic that has never failed to care and give me the most personalised treatment.
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Dr Dean is caring, calm, patient, empathic, professional, warm and open to having a laugh. He and the team at St Kilda East Dental are amazing group who to me practice ‘dentistry as an art form’.
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First up - precision and brilliant quality! Plus my dentist Anbar is so kind, gentle and careful. So I have got a dentist who I can absolutely trust, and also I get to have a friendly and nurturing, very personalized experience when I am in there.
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I’ve been going to Eddy for over 20 years and couldn’t recommend him more highly. He is always professional, gentle, and extremely knowledgeable. Eddy takes the time to explain everything clearly and makes every visit comfortable and stress-free.
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Writing a review after a dentist visit is not something i'm normally compelled to do, however I have been really impressed with Dr Dean and his kind, gentle and informative service that I thought I should! This is my second visit amd I highly recommend.
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Ready when you are
Whether you need a new dentist, haven't been for some time, have something bothering you, or you simply want to take better care of your teeth, we'd be happy to help.
364 Dandenong Rd, St Kilda East VIC 3183
The way we care
Dentistry that feels safe, not stressful
However long it's been, you're in the right place. No judgement. No pressure.
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We look beyond one tooth to your overall dental health.
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Whatever state things are in, we’ll help you move forward.
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We explain your options clearly and never rush you.
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Gentle care for nervous or anxious patients.
Your first visit, in full
The New Patient Comprehensive Care Visit
A gentle, thorough 60–75 minute first visit to understand your oral health, what needs attention, and what can wait. You'll leave with a clear, personalised care plan.
- Comprehensive examination
- X-rays & intraoral photos
- Oral cancer screening
- Gum health assessment
- Scale, clean & polish
- Fluoride treatment
- Smile & bite assessment
- Personalised care plan
Everything included. Eligible health-fund claims can be processed through HICAPS.
Nervous and anxious patients
Scared of the dentist? You're exactly who we're best with.
We take things slowly, explain everything clearly, and you can stop at any time. No judgement. No pressure.
The people who'll care for you
A gentle team you'll get to know
Our team
Caring for St Kilda East since 1980
Dr Anbar Ganatra
Cosmetic & General Dentist
Dr Edmund Goldman
Dentist
Dr Jarrod Dean
Dentist
Michelle Callaghan
HygienistHere for the long run
Four decades of caring for families
East St Kilda Dental has cared for this neighbourhood since around 1980. We've looked after children who now bring their own children, and patients who send us their parents, their partners and their friends. The same families have trusted us for decades, and most of our new patients still arrive because someone told a friend.
East St Kilda Dental has cared for local families since around 1980, with generations of patients continuing to trust us with their care.
40+years in St Kilda
3 gen.of local families
Decadesof trust, built through word of mouth
Using your health fund
We welcome patients from all major health funds
On-the-spot HICAPS claims for eligible health funds.
On-the-spot HICAPS claiming · Medicare CDBS for eligible kids
Honest about cost
Know the cost before you decide
One of the most stressful parts of the dentist is not knowing what it'll cost. We do things differently. You'll always get a clear written estimate before any treatment, and the time to think it over.
- A clear, written care plan and quote, every time
- Payment plan options to spread larger treatment
- All the time you need to think it over, with no rush
Learn at your own pace, no appointment needed
Answers to the things you've been wondering
Clear, judgement-free guides to the questions we hear most, from bleeding gums to nervous visits. Understanding your mouth is the first step to looking after it.
Haven't been in years? Here's exactly what to expect.
A calm, step-by-step walk-through for an easier return.
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Why are my gums bleeding?
What bleeding gums are trying to tell you, and when to act.
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What actually determines your ideal check-up schedule.
Read article →Your local dentist in Melbourne's inner south-east
Wherever you are, you're welcome here
Find your suburb below, or get directions straight to our door in Google or Apple Maps, from wherever you're starting.
St Kilda EastSt KildaSt Kilda WestBalaclavaElwoodElsternwickRipponleaCaulfieldCaulfield NorthWindsorPrahranArmadaleGlen HuntlyCarnegieGardenvaleAlbert ParkMiddle ParkPort MelbourneSouth YarraToorakMalvern
We also welcome patients from across the wider inner-Melbourne area, from Brighton and Bentleigh to South Melbourne, Richmond and beyond.
Finding us
Easy to get to, easy to park
364 Dandenong Rd, St Kilda East VIC 3183
Off-street parking off Orrong Road · Trams 5 & 64 and bus 220 nearby · Armadale station a 10–15 min walk · Wheelchair accessible
- Off-street parking
- Trams 5 & 64 nearby
- Near Armadale station
- Wheelchair accessible
- Cnr Dandenong & Orrong
On the corner of Dandenong and Orrong Roads, easy to reach by car, tram or train.
- Monday8.30am – 5.00pm
- Tuesday – Wednesday8.30am – 6.00pm
- Thursday – Friday8.30am – 5.00pm
- Saturday9.00am – 4.00pm
- SundayClosed
Get in touch
We’re here whenever you’re ready
Book a consultation and we'll be in touch within one business day.
◎East St Kilda Dental
364 Dandenong Rd, St Kilda East VIC 3183
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.
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