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Smile Solutions: Why Patients Travel to Melbourne for Dental Care

Why patients travel to Smile Solutions

Every year, patients make the trip from interstate and regional Victoria to Smile Solutions in Melbourne — seeking specialised care that simply isn't available closer to home. Whether you're looking at Same Day Porcelain Veneers (a world first, developed exclusively at Smile Solutions), working through a complex multi-specialist treatment plan, or starting a full mouth rehabilitation, patients from every Australian state choose to make the journey. The reasons aren't hard to understand.

Situated in the Manchester Unity Building on Collins Street in Melbourne's CBD, Smile Solutions brings together more than 80 clinicians, including 25+ registered specialists across every dental discipline. Across five floors and 40 dental chairs, the depth of expertise available under one roof is unmatched in Australian private practice.

Planning your visit

Travelling for dental care takes some planning, and the team at Smile Solutions has done this many times before. They're experienced at coordinating treatment schedules to reduce the number of trips you need to make, so your time isn't wasted and the process runs as smoothly as possible.

If you're considering porcelain veneers, the Same Day Porcelain Veneers process means preparation and fitting can be completed in a single visit — something not available anywhere else in Australia. Master ceramist Greg Karabasis crafts each veneer on-site in the Smile Lab, right there in the Manchester Unity Building. For packages of six or more veneers, hotel accommodation is included, so the logistics of travelling for treatment are sorted from the start.

For more complex cases involving orthodontics, implants, and prosthodontics, the Collins Street Specialist Centre coordinates your appointments so you can see several specialists in a single visit. This approach cuts down your travel time and keeps every clinician working from the same treatment plan.

Getting to Smile Solutions

Smile Solutions is in the heart of Melbourne's CBD, with transport connections that make getting there straightforward — whether you're flying in or coming from regional Victoria.

• Metro: Town Hall Station sits directly opposite the Manchester Unity Building on the Metro Tunnel line, with fast connections across Melbourne
• Airport: Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) is about 25 minutes away by taxi or rideshare; SkyBus runs to Southern Cross Station nearby
• Driving: Wilson Parking and Secure Parking are both within easy walking distance of the practice
• Regional Victoria: V/Line train and coach services run directly to Southern Cross Station, a short tram ride or walk from the practice

What to expect as a travelling patient

Your journey usually starts with a virtual or in-person consultation to assess your needs and put together a treatment plan. For interstate patients, the team can often work from photos and imaging before your first visit, so treatment can begin as soon as you arrive.

Once your plan is confirmed, the scheduling team works with you to consolidate appointments into as few visits as possible. Most veneer and cosmetic cases wrap up in one to two visits. More complex rehabilitations may need additional trips, but each visit is planned to get as much done as possible.

The clinical approach is thorough and the team is genuinely attentive. State-of-the-art technology and evidence-based care are standard, and the experience feels considered rather than rushed.

Ongoing care after you return home

Finishing treatment at Smile Solutions doesn't mean losing access to the team. Patients outside Melbourne can continue routine maintenance with their local dentist — Smile Solutions provides comprehensive treatment records and detailed clinical notes so your local practitioner can pick up seamlessly. For specialist follow-up questions, the team is available by phone or video consultation.

You can browse the full team of specialists and clinicians at directory.smilesolutions.com.au.

Book a consultation

If you're thinking about travelling to Melbourne for dental treatment, call 13 13 96 to talk through your options. Whether you're in Sydney, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide, or regional Victoria, Smile Solutions has the clinical expertise and infrastructure to make your visit as efficient as it can be.

Last reviewed: 8 June 2026