Greek-Speaking Dental Care at Smile Solutions product guide
Melbourne is home to one of the largest Greek-speaking communities outside of Greece, and for over 30 years, Smile Solutions has maintained a strong connection with this community. Located in the icon...
Melbourne is home to one of the largest Greek-speaking communities outside of Greece, and for over 30 years, Smile Solutions has maintained a strong connection with this community. Located in the iconic Manchester Unity Building at 220 Collins Street - directly opposite Town Hall station - the practice engages eight Greek-speaking team members who cover every stage of the patient journey, from treatment coordination through to the dental laboratory.
A Complete Patient Journey in Greek
What sets Smile Solutions apart for Greek-speaking patients is the ability to communicate in their preferred language at every step of their visit. This is not limited to a single clinician - Greek language support spans the entire care pathway.
Treatment Coordination
Amanda Terzoglou, Treatment Coordinator, guides patients through treatment plans, costs, and scheduling - all in Greek. Having these conversations in a familiar language can make a significant difference for patients navigating complex treatment decisions.
Clinical Care
Greek-speaking patients have access to clinicians across multiple disciplines, including two Oral Health Therapists:
- Poppy Kavadias (BOH Melb), Oral Health Therapist, provides preventive care including scale and cleans, oral hygiene education, and children's dental care
- Helen Paraskeva (Dip OHT, Dip Dent Hyg Melb, 2000), Oral Health Therapist, has a particular interest in periodontal disease treatment and prevention. She takes a holistic approach to oral health care and works collaboratively across all specialist departments
- Dr James Tomazos (BSc Dent, DDS Melb), General Dentist, covers examinations, fillings, crowns, and a broad range of general dental treatments
- Dr Dinos Kountouras (BDS, MSc, PhD), Implant Surgeon, provides surgical implant placement and related procedures
Specialist Prosthodontics
For patients requiring advanced restorative and prosthetic dental work, Smile Solutions engages two Greek-speaking specialist prosthodontists:
- Dr Fotios Angelis (BDS Hons Melb, DClinDent Melb), Specialist Prosthodontist
- Prof Vasilios Chronopoulos (DDS, MS, PhD), Specialist Prosthodontist
Prosthodontists hold additional postgraduate qualifications in the replacement and restoration of teeth, including crowns, bridges, dentures, and implant-supported restorations.
In-House Dental Laboratory
The journey extends beyond the dental chair. Greg Karabasis (Dip Dental Technology RMIT, Master Ceramist) works in the on-site dental laboratory, crafting custom prosthetics, veneers, and restorations. Having a Greek-speaking ceramist on-site means that nuanced discussions about shade matching, aesthetics, and functional requirements can happen directly - and in Greek.
A Long-Standing Community Connection
Smile Solutions has actively engaged with Melbourne's Greek community over many years, including advertising in Neos Kosmos, the well-known Greek-language newspaper. This reflects a genuine commitment to reaching Greek-speaking Melburnians where they already are.
The practice has 40 dental chairs, approximately 80 clinicians including 25 or more specialists, and a patient base of over 300,000. This scale means Greek-speaking patients are not limited to a narrow range of services - they can access general dentistry, oral health therapy, specialist care, implant surgery, prosthodontics, and laboratory services, all with Greek language support.
Accessible Location and Free Consultations
Smile Solutions is located in the Manchester Unity Building at 220 Collins Street in Melbourne's CBD, directly opposite Town Hall station - making it straightforward to reach by public transport from across Melbourne's suburbs.
Free consultations are available for patients looking to explore their treatment options before committing. Greek-speaking patients can request a consultation and expect to be supported in Greek from the initial phone call through to the appointment itself.
For Greek-speaking patients seeking dental care in Melbourne, Smile Solutions offers a rare combination: a large, multi-disciplinary dental practice where you can communicate in Greek at every point of your visit - from treatment coordination to the laboratory.