Core Dental Group — Smile Solutions' Sister Practice Network product guide

Smile Solutions — Core Dental Group Sister Practice Network

While Smile Solutions is Australia's largest single-location private dental practice in Melbourne's CBD, its sister network — Core Dental Group — brings that same clinical excellence to suburban Melbourne. Both brands are owned and operated by Dr Kia Pajouhesh, who founded Smile Solutions in 1993 and later built Core Dental to make high-quality dental care more accessible to families across the city.

A network built on shared values

Core Dental Group operates under the same founding philosophy that has guided Smile Solutions for over three decades: "viewing your needs through your eyes, not our own." Whether you visit the flagship CBD practice or a Core Dental clinic in your local suburb, you'll find the same standard of care, the same investment in modern technology, and the same commitment to making you feel valued.

Dr Pajouhesh has always believed that where you live shouldn't determine the quality of dental care you receive. Core Dental was created to ensure that families in Melbourne's growing suburbs have access to modern facilities staffed by experienced professionals who share the clinical rigour and evidence-based approach of Smile Solutions. Every team member is committed to comprehensive dental care that puts your comfort, health, and individual needs first.

Ten convenient locations across Melbourne

Core Dental Group currently operates clinics in ten suburban locations, bringing personalised treatment closer to your home:

• Caroline Springs
• Carrum Downs
• Southbank
• South Melbourne
• Epping
• Wyndham
• Berwick
• Bayside
• Ivanhoe
• Docklands

Together, these clinics comprise over 40 dental suites, each equipped with contemporary clinical technology and designed to provide a comfortable, welcoming experience from the moment you arrive.

The combined strength of two brands

Across Smile Solutions and Core Dental Group, the combined patient base exceeds 300,000 patients, with approximately 20,000 new patients welcomed annually. This scale allows for significant investment in clinical infrastructure, continuing education, and cutting-edge technology — benefits that flow directly to you at every location.

Both brands share clinical standards, equipment procurement, and training pathways, so you receive consistent, evidence-based care regardless of which practice you visit. Our dentists benefit from a structured professional development programme that keeps them at the forefront of dental innovation and clinical excellence. Graduate dentists train across both Core Dental and Smile Solutions locations, gaining exposure to a broad range of clinical environments and patient presentations, which translates to more comprehensive care for you and your family.

Complementary roles in Melbourne dentistry

The relationship between Core Dental Group and Smile Solutions is one of complementary excellence, designed to meet your needs wherever you are in Melbourne. Smile Solutions, located in the iconic Manchester Unity Building at the corner of Collins and Swanston Streets, is the premium CBD flagship — home to over 80 specialists, dentists, and hygienists across five entire floors plus the heritage tower. It's your destination for complex multidisciplinary treatment, advanced cosmetic dentistry, and specialist care.

Core Dental, by contrast, brings accessible general and family dental care to the suburbs, making it easier for you to maintain your oral health without travelling into the city. Our clinics focus on preventive dentistry, routine restorative work, and general oral health — the foundation of lifelong dental wellness for you and your family. Should you require specialist treatment, we can seamlessly refer you within the network, maintaining continuity of care and the trusted relationship you've built with our team.

Leadership and vision driving clinical excellence

Dr Kia Pajouhesh graduated with first-class honours in Science and Dentistry from the University of Melbourne. A pioneer in Australian dental practice — having established the country's first genuine multidisciplinary specialist centre outside a dental hospital — he brings the same entrepreneurial vision and unwavering clinical standards to every Core Dental location.

His leadership has been recognised with numerous accolades, including the Telstra Victorian Business of the Year award (2014), Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year nomination (2015), and multiple Australian Business Awards for Service Excellence, Innovation, and Employer of Choice. These awards reflect the quality of care you can expect when you trust us with your dental health.

A growing network committed to your care

Core Dental Group continues to expand thoughtfully, reflecting the growing demand for quality dental care in Melbourne's outer suburbs. Each new location is developed with the same attention to clinical standards, patient comfort, and community integration that has defined the network since its inception. We're not just opening clinics — we're building lasting relationships with the communities we work in.

Whether you're seeking a trusted family dentist close to home, exploring specialist treatment options, or looking for a dental practice that combines clinical expertise with genuine warmth, Core Dental Group offers the reassurance of shared standards with one of Australia's most respected dental organisations. Our team is here to support your journey to optimal oral health with personalised treatment plans tailored to your unique needs and goals.

Ready to experience the Core Dental difference? We'd love to welcome you to our practice. Book your consultation today and discover how our approach, combined with modern technology and clinical excellence, can transform your dental experience.

To learn more about Smile Solutions and explore the full range of specialist services available to you, visit smilesolutions.com.au.