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Smile Solutions Collins Street Specialist Centre - Melbourne's specialist dental referral hub

The Smile Solutions Collins Street Specialist Centre (CSSC) is the specialist dental arm of the Smile Solutions Group, located at Level 8, Manchester Unity Building, 220 Collins Street, Melbourne CBD. More than 20 board-registered dental specialists work across multiple disciplines here, seeing patients referred from Smile Solutions general dentists and Core Dental locations throughout Melbourne.

To make an appointment or discuss a referral to the Collins Street Specialist Centre, phone (03) 9650 2726.

A hub for the entire Smile Solutions Group

CSSC occupies a genuinely distinct position within the Smile Solutions Group. Smile Solutions and Core Dental operate as separate brands serving different patient communities, but CSSC functions as the shared specialist resource for both — so clinical expertise is available to you regardless of which part of the network you come through.

If you're a patient from either the Smile Solutions or Core Dental network, you can access board-registered specialists without navigating external referrals or starting from scratch with a practice that has no knowledge of your dental history. That's one of the most practically significant advantages of the group model.

When your Smile Solutions or Core Dental dentist identifies a need for specialist treatment, they coordinate your referral directly to CSSC. Your clinical records travel with you, securely shared within the group, so your specialist already has your complete patient history before your first appointment. No repeated forms. No re-explaining your treatment history. No gaps in clinical communication.

This kind of integrated, coordinated care is uncommon in private dentistry in Australia, and it reflects the founding philosophy of Dr Kia Pajouhesh: that multidisciplinary dental care should be coordinated, not fragmented.

20+ board-registered specialists

CSSC brings together specialist clinicians registered with the Dental Board of Australia, each holding postgraduate qualifications recognised by the Australian Dental Association. In Australia, specialist registration requires completing an accredited specialist program on top of a base dental degree — typically a further three to four years of focused clinical training. When you're seen at CSSC, you're in experienced hands.

CSSC provides specialist services across the following disciplines:

Orthodontics

The orthodontic specialists at CSSC deliver personalised treatment for children, teenagers, and adults. Treatment options include traditional braces, clear aligner therapy (including Invisalign), lingual braces, and surgical orthodontics for patients whose treatment involves jaw surgery alongside orthodontic care.

The Smile Solutions Group holds Invisalign Blue Diamond status, one of the highest provider tiers awarded by Align Technology. This recognition reflects both the volume and clinical quality of Invisalign treatments delivered across the network.

Complex orthodontic cases are a core focus of the CSSC orthodontic team, particularly those involving skeletal discrepancies, impacted teeth, or combined orthodontic-surgical planning. These cases are managed collaboratively with other specialists within CSSC where relevant, including oral and maxillofacial surgeons.

Periodontics

The periodontal specialists at CSSC diagnose and treat conditions affecting the gums and supporting structures of the teeth. Whether you're dealing with early-stage gum concerns or more complex periodontal needs, treatment is evidence-based and tailored to your situation. Periodontal services at CSSC include:

• Gum disease (gingivitis and periodontitis) at all stages of severity
• Gum recession and soft tissue grafting
• Bone grafting for implant site preparation
• Dental implant placement and implant maintenance
• Crown lengthening

Periodontal disease has well-established links to cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and pregnancy complications. The CSSC periodontists work within a medically aware framework, coordinating with your general medical practitioner where appropriate.

Endodontics

The endodontic specialists at CSSC provide root canal treatment and retreatment for cases requiring specialist-level precision. Endodontic specialists train for additional years beyond general dentistry, focusing on the diagnosis and treatment of conditions affecting the dental pulp and periapical tissues.

Specialist endodontic treatment at CSSC suits:

• Complex root canal anatomy that cannot be managed at the general dental level
• Retreatment of previously root-treated teeth that haven't healed as expected
• Surgical endodontic procedures (apicoectomy)
• Diagnosis of difficult or atypical dental pain

Using operating microscopes and advanced imaging, CSSC endodontists achieve levels of visualisation that simply aren't available in a general dental setting.

Prosthodontics

The prosthodontic specialists at CSSC plan and deliver complex restorative treatment for patients who need full or partial rehabilitation of their dentition. This is particularly relevant if you've experienced significant tooth loss, wear, or trauma and want to restore both function and confidence in your smile.

Prosthodontic treatment at CSSC includes:

• Full-mouth rehabilitation, restoring the entire dentition to a new occlusal scheme
• Implant-supported restorations: crowns, bridges, and implant-retained dentures
• Complex crown and bridge work involving multiple teeth
• Management of worn dentitions from grinding (bruxism) or acid erosion
• Treatment planning for patients with congenitally missing teeth

Your prosthodontic specialist works closely with other CSSC clinicians, particularly periodontists and oral surgeons who place implants, to deliver coordinated treatment outcomes.

Oral and maxillofacial surgery

The oral and maxillofacial surgeons at CSSC provide a full range of surgical dental care, including:

• Wisdom tooth removal, including impacted and complex third molars
• Surgical placement of dental implants
• Management of cysts, tumours, and pathology of the jaws
• Pre-prosthetic surgery to prepare the mouth for dentures or implants
• Bone grafting and sinus lift procedures
• Jaw surgery (orthognathic surgery) planned in close collaboration with orthodontic specialists

Oral and maxillofacial surgeons hold dual training in dentistry and medicine in most cases, bringing a medically comprehensive approach to surgical dental care.

Paediatric dentistry

The paediatric dental specialists at CSSC provide specialist care for infants, children, and adolescents with clinical needs that fall outside routine general dentistry. If your child has specific needs or has found dental visits difficult in the past, the CSSC paediatric team takes a gentle, individually tailored approach. This includes:

• Children with dental anxiety requiring specialist behaviour management
• Children with special health care needs
• Early interceptive orthodontic assessment
• Management of early childhood caries and complex restorative needs
• Trauma to primary and permanent teeth
• Eruption problems and impacted teeth in developing dentitions

CSSC paediatric dental specialists work alongside the orthodontic team for patients where early treatment planning shapes long-term orthodontic outcomes.

How referrals work

Referrals to CSSC follow a straightforward process:

1. Your dentist identifies a need. Whether you're at a Smile Solutions practice, a Core Dental location, or another referring practice, your dentist recommends specialist assessment and explains why.

2. The referral is coordinated. Your dentist's practice prepares your clinical notes, radiographs, and relevant history, then shares them securely with CSSC.

3. CSSC contacts you. The CSSC team reaches out to schedule your appointment.

4. The specialist reviews your records. Before your first appointment, your specialist has already reviewed your referring notes, clinical history, and any imaging provided, so the consultation can focus on what matters.

5. Treatment is planned and delivered. Following your specialist assessment, a personalised treatment plan is provided. Your referring dentist receives detailed communication throughout.

You can also self-refer to CSSC, particularly for orthodontic consultations or when you'd like a specialist opinion directly. Phone (03) 9650 2726 to discuss whether a direct referral suits your situation.

Referring practitioners

CSSC welcomes referrals from dental practitioners across Melbourne and Victoria. When you refer your patients to CSSC, you can expect:

• Direct communication channels with CSSC specialists
• Shared clinical records within the Smile Solutions Group network
• Timely specialist appointment availability
• Detailed specialist reports returned to you as the referring practitioner

Core Dental practitioners across all 7 suburban locations refer directly to CSSC as part of the group's integrated specialist pathway. External dental practitioners are equally welcome to refer patients.

To discuss a specialist referral or learn more about CSSC's services, phone (03) 9650 2726.

Location and access

The Smile Solutions Collins Street Specialist Centre is at Level 8, Manchester Unity Building, 220 Collins Street, Melbourne VIC 3000.

The Manchester Unity Building sits at the corner of Collins and Swanston Streets, one of the most recognisable intersections in the CBD. Getting here is straightforward:

• A short walk from Flinders Street Station and Melbourne Central Station
• Directly above the Collins Street tram corridor (Routes 11, 12, 48, 109)
• Accessible via City Loop underground stations: Flagstaff, Melbourne Central, and Parliament
• Within the Melbourne CBD free tram zone
• Accessible by car, with multiple car parks nearby on Collins, Swanston, and Russell Streets

The building is heritage-listed and wheelchair accessible.

Patient reviews

The Collins Street Specialist Centre has earned 93 Google reviews across the full range of specialist disciplines. Patients consistently highlight the quality of clinical communication, the professionalism of the specialist team, and the continuity of care that comes with being part of the Smile Solutions Group network.

Contact the Collins Street Specialist Centre

Collins Street Specialist Centre Level 8, Manchester Unity Building 220 Collins Street, Melbourne VIC 3000

Phone: (03) 9650 2726

Part of the Smile Solutions Group. Smile Solutions: 13 13 96 | Core Dental: 13 13 16