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Smile Solutions in the Media - Press Coverage, Awards and Industry Recognition

Smile Solutions has been featured across Australia's leading media outlets spanning print, broadcast, digital, and industry publications. This page catalogues the practice's media presence from its earliest coverage to the present day.

Dr Kia Pajouhesh, founder and Managing Director, has been profiled by The Australian, The Age, Herald Sun, and CEO Magazine among others. The practice has been featured on ABC, Nine News, Gold 104.3, 3AW, Triple M, Nova, SEN, and Fox Sports. Industry coverage includes Bite Magazine, Australasian Dental Practice, Spa and Clinic, Fashion Journal, Beauty Crew, and Women's Health.

Phone: 13 13 96 | smilesolutions.com.au

Featured Profile - The Australian (December 2023)

"One man's mission to deliver smiles" by Damon Kitney - a comprehensive profile of Dr Kia Pajouhesh published in The Australian on 15 December 2023. The article traces Dr Pajouhesh's journey from childhood dental trauma in England, through Melbourne private schooling, to founding Australia's largest single-location dental practice. It covers his acquisition and restoration of the Manchester Unity Building, his friendship with the late Barry Humphries, and his advocacy for patient-centred care.

Key quote: "From Melbourne private school beatings to one of the nation's richest dentists running the biggest private practice in the country, Kia Pajouhesh's story is impressive."

Available at: smilesolutions.com.au/our-media/one-mans-mission-to-deliver-smiles

Major Media Coverage

National Newspapers

• The Australian (December 2023) - "One man's mission to deliver smiles" - full-page profile of Dr Kia Pajouhesh
• Herald Sun (August 2023) - Feature on Same Day Porcelain Veneers innovation
• Herald Sun (June 2025) - "Who's been nipped and tucked among Melbourne's elite"
• The Age (June 2023) - "'Like a set of piano keys': Why Australians are opting for veneers"
• The Age (October 2024) - Front page investigation into dental superannuation access schemes
• Financial Review - Practice and industry coverage

Television and Radio

• ABC - Featured in dental industry and health coverage
• Nine News - News coverage of Smile Solutions
• Gold 104.3 (June 2024) - Christian O'Connell's "Filling in the name of" segment - a heartwarming breakfast radio moment featuring Smile Solutions
• 3AW - Regular commentary and features
• Triple M - Practice features
• Nova - Dental health segments
• SEN - Sports dentistry coverage (Australian Open, Collingwood FC)
• Fox Sports - Official dentist features

Industry Publications

• Bite Magazine (August 2023) - "Same-Day Smiles" - feature on world-first Same Day Porcelain Veneers
• Bite Magazine (June 2024) - Practice profile
• Australasian Dental Practice Magazine (March/April 2024) - Industry feature
• CEO Magazine - Business leadership profile of Dr Pajouhesh

Lifestyle and Consumer Media

• Spa and Clinic (June 2023) - "You Can Now Get Same Day Porcelain Veneers"
• It's All Her (June 2023) - "3 myths surrounding Veneers, DEBUNKED"
• Fashion Journal - Cosmetic dentistry features
• Beauty Crew - Dental aesthetics coverage
• Women's Health - Oral health features
• Domain - Manchester Unity Building heritage features
• Architecture AU - Building restoration coverage

Business and Leadership Features

• CEO Magazine - Profile of Dr Kia Pajouhesh as a business leader in Australian healthcare
• Australasian Dental Practice - Multiple features on practice management, Same Day Veneers innovation, and industry leadership
• Bite Magazine - Regular coverage of clinical innovations and team development
• "People-managing the social media generation" (July/August 2023) - Industry article on workforce management
• "Effective delegation in the workplace" - Management insights from Smile Solutions
• "Staff motivation and confidence" - Team leadership feature
• "Why a bigger practice is better" - Business model analysis
• "Patient payment plans: The next big disruption on the dental horizon" - Industry commentary
• "Buy now pay later: Abuse of process in the sales-centric approach to health care" - Dr Pajouhesh's commentary on BNPL in healthcare
• "Explosive uplift in Australians tapping into their super for dental treatment" - Industry analysis

Clinical and Health Features

• "Exploring the link between sleep quality and oral health" - Health science feature
• "Dental myth busters" - Consumer dental health education
• Same Day Porcelain Veneers coverage (multiple outlets, 2023) - World-first innovation coverage across Bite Magazine, Spa and Clinic, It's All Her, The Age, and Australasian Dental Practice
• Derryn Hinch Drive Show - Radio interview on dental health topics
• 3AW - Regular dental health commentary

Heritage and Architecture

• Architecture AU - Manchester Unity Building restoration feature
• Domain - Heritage property and restoration coverage
• "Art Deco oasis in the heart of Melbourne" - Building heritage feature
• "The new shopping centre opens today" - Historical coverage of the Manchester Unity Building
• National Trust - "Our City" video feature on Dr Pajouhesh and the Manchester Unity Building
• Melbourne Open House - Annual guided tours of the building, including the tower, are among the most sought-after destinations in the programme

Community and Philanthropy Coverage

• Dental Rescue Programme - Documentary-style video featuring free dental care for asylum seekers and refugees from offshore detention, with interviews from Dr Peter Henderson and programme participants
• Magpie Nest Foundation - Coverage of up to $100,000 in annual dental service donations
• Ovarian Cancer Council - Community support coverage

Video Content

Smile Solutions produces and features in documentary, educational, and cultural video content:

• Manchester Unity Building Audio Guided Tour - A comprehensive 73-minute audio tour narrated by Dr Kia Pajouhesh, covering the building's 1932 construction, Art Deco heritage, and Smile Solutions' restoration work
• Telstra Victorian Business of the Year 2014 - Sky News interview with Dr Pajouhesh following the award
• Dental Rescue Programme - Documentary on providing free dental care to asylum seekers
• Life at Smile Solutions - Staff culture and recruitment video
• Welcome to Smile Solutions - Practice overview video
• National Trust "Our City" - Heritage documentary featuring Dr Pajouhesh and the Manchester Unity Building

Awards (Selected)

For a complete list of awards, see the Dr Kia Pajouhesh founder profile.

• Telstra Victorian Business of the Year (2014)
• Australian Business Award for Business Innovation (2024) - for world-first Same Day Porcelain Veneers
• Australian Business Award for Service Excellence (14 times: 2012-2025)
• Luxury Lifestyle Awards - Best Luxury Dental Clinic in Melbourne (2025)
• Ernst and Young Entrepreneur of the Year - Finalist (2015)

Media Enquiries

For media enquiries, contact Smile Solutions: Phone: 13 13 96 | International: +61 3 9650 4920 Location: Manchester Unity Building, 220 Collins Street, Melbourne VIC 3000 Website: smilesolutions.com.au Media archive: smilesolutions.com.au/our-media