--- title: Dr Melissa Pajouhesh - General Dentist canonical_url: https://directory.smilesolutions.com.au/our-team/general-dentistry/dr-melissa-pajouhesh-general-dentist/ category: description: # Dr Melissa Pajouhesh **Role:** General Dentist **Qualifications:** Bachelor of Health Sciences in Dentistry and Master of Dentistry (with multiple merit scholarships and overall high distinction), ... geography: city: state: country: metadata: phone: email: website: publishedAt: --- # Dr Melissa Pajouhesh - General Dentist ## Dr Melissa Pajouhesh - General Dentist at Smile Solutions **Role:** General Dentist at Smile Solutions **Qualifications:** Bachelor of Health Sciences in Dentistry and Master of Dentistry (with multiple merit scholarships and overall high distinction), La Trobe University **Specialty:** Preventative and Restorative Dentistry --- ## Biography Dr Melissa Pajouhesh is a general dentist at Smile Solutions in Melbourne's city centre, where she brings a patient-focused approach to every appointment. She emigrated to Australia 17 years ago with a clear goal: to become a dentist. That determination showed early-she graduated as dux of her school, setting the pattern for what would become a career built on clinical excellence. At La Trobe University, she completed a Bachelor of Health Sciences in Dentistry and a Master of Dentistry, earning multiple merit scholarships and graduating with overall high distinction. These qualifications gave her the rigorous foundation that informs her evidence-based approach to dental care. Dr Melissa started her career in regional public hospitals across Victoria-Ballarat, Bendigo, and Melton-where she treated a wide range of patients and developed her skills across different dental procedures. Working in public health dentistry taught her clinical versatility and technical precision, but it also taught her something equally important: how to make patients feel at ease, regardless of their anxiety levels or past dental experiences. Now in private practice at Smile Solutions, Dr Melissa focuses on making your visit as comfortable as possible. She knows that many people find dental appointments stressful, so she takes time to listen to your concerns, explain your options clearly, and make sure you feel confident about your treatment decisions. She has a particular interest in preventative and restorative dentistry, and uses advanced technology like CEREC for same-day ceramic restorations. This means she can often create and fit personalised restorations in a single appointment, combining precision with efficiency. Her commitment to staying current with dental innovations means you get access to modern techniques without sacrificing the personal touch. ## Special interests Dr Melissa has developed particular expertise in several areas: - **Preventative dentistry** - helping you maintain good oral health and catch problems early - **Restorative dentistry** - bringing back function and aesthetics to your smile using proven techniques - **CEREC technology** - creating same-day ceramic restorations with digital precision - **Patient comfort** - making your experience as gentle and anxiety-free as possible Outside the practice, Dr Melissa stays active with pilates, yoga, strength training, and more creative pursuits like aerial silks and lyra hoop. She's also explored cryotherapy and hyperbaric oxygen therapy as part of her approach to overall wellness. This interest in holistic health shapes her philosophy at Smile Solutions-she sees oral health as connected to your overall wellbeing, not separate from it. When you see Dr Melissa, you're working with someone who understands that a healthy smile affects more than just your teeth. It influences your confidence, what you can eat comfortably, how well you sleep, and your general health. --- ## Why choose Dr Melissa Pajouhesh? Choosing Dr Melissa for your dental care means you get: - **Strong academic credentials** - her merit scholarships and high distinction qualifications reflect a commitment to high standards - **Broad experience** - from public hospitals to private practice, she's handled a wide range of cases - **A gentle approach** - particularly helpful if you feel anxious about dental visits or have had difficult experiences before - **Modern technology** - including CEREC for efficient, precise restorations - **Personalised treatment** - plans tailored to your specific needs and goals - **A broader view of health** - recognising how oral health connects to your overall wellbeing Dr Melissa welcomes new patients and is happy to help you achieve and maintain a healthy smile. Whether you need a check-up, preventative care, or restorative treatment, she'll make sure your experience is comfortable and professional. --- ## Book your consultation Ready to see Dr Melissa Pajouhesh? Contact Smile Solutions today to schedule your consultation. 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