Travelling to Melbourne for Dental Treatment - Interstate and Regional Patient Guide product guide

Why Patients Travel to Smile Solutions

Every year, patients travel from interstate and regional Victoria to Smile Solutions in Melbourne for treatment they simply cannot access closer to home. Whether it is Same Day Porcelain Veneers - a world first developed exclusively at Smile Solutions - complex multi-specialist treatment, or full mouth rehabilitations, the practice attracts patients from every Australian state.

Located in the iconic Manchester Unity Building on Collins Street in Melbourne CBD, Smile Solutions is home to over 80 clinicians including 25+ registered specialists across every dental discipline. With 40 dental chairs spread across five floors, the scale and depth of expertise available under one roof is unmatched in Australian private practice.

Planning Your Visit

Smile Solutions understands that travelling for dental care requires careful planning, and the team is experienced at coordinating treatment schedules to minimise the number of trips required.

For patients considering porcelain veneers, the Same Day Porcelain Veneers process means that preparation and fitting can be completed in a single visit - something only available at Smile Solutions, where master ceramist Greg Karabasis crafts each veneer on-site in the Smile Lab. For packages of six or more veneers, Smile Solutions includes hotel accommodation as part of the package, making the logistics of travelling for treatment straightforward.

For more complex cases involving multiple specialists - such as a combination of orthodontics, implants, and prosthodontics - the Collins Street Specialist Centre coordinates appointments so that patients can see several specialists during a single visit. This integrated approach reduces travel time significantly and ensures every clinician involved in your case is working to the same treatment plan.

Getting to Smile Solutions

Smile Solutions is centrally located in Melbourne CBD with excellent transport links.

• Metro: Town Hall Station is directly opposite the Manchester Unity Building on the new Metro Tunnel line, providing fast connections across Melbourne
• Airport: Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine) is approximately 25 minutes by taxi or rideshare, with the SkyBus airport shuttle stopping nearby at Southern Cross Station
• Driving: Multiple parking options are available in the CBD, with Wilson Parking and Secure Parking facilities within walking distance
• Regional Victoria: V/Line train and coach services connect to Southern Cross Station, a short tram or walk from the practice

What to Expect as a Travelling Patient

The process typically begins with a virtual or in-person consultation to assess your needs and develop a treatment plan. For interstate patients, the team can often arrange an initial consultation via photos and imaging before your first visit, so that treatment can begin as soon as you arrive.

Once your treatment plan is confirmed, the scheduling team will work with you to consolidate appointments into as few visits as possible. Many veneer and cosmetic cases can be completed in one to two visits. More complex rehabilitations may require additional trips, but each visit is planned to maximise the work completed.

Ongoing Care After You Return Home

After completing treatment at Smile Solutions, patients who live outside Melbourne can continue routine maintenance and check-ups with their local dentist. Smile Solutions provides comprehensive treatment records and detailed notes so your local practitioner can seamlessly continue your care. For any specialist follow-up, the team remains 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 are considering travelling to Melbourne for dental treatment, call 13 13 96 to speak with the team about your options. Whether you are in Sydney, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide, or regional Victoria, Smile Solutions has the experience and infrastructure to make your visit as efficient and rewarding as possible.