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$199 or GAP FREE with any health fund!

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Croydon Dental Clinic: Where Compassion & Comfort Come First

At Croydon Dental Clinic, we exist to remove the fear, confusion, and barriers that keep people from getting the dental care they deserve. By combining gentle, modern dentistry with patient education and a supportive environment, our mission is to help families feel confident, comfortable, and cared for every step of the way. From your very first appointment, you will be listened to, treated with respect, and given the time and information you need to make decisions about your oral health that are right for you — not rushed, not pressured, and never judged.

Conveniently located on Level 1 above Croydon Family Practice on Dorset Road, Croydon, we welcome patients of all ages, including families with young children, seniors, busy professionals, and anyone who has been putting off a dental visit out of anxiety or uncertainty. Whatever has kept you away, we are here to change that experience.

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Complete Dental Care for Every Stage of Life

Croydon Dental Clinic provides comprehensive general, cosmetic, and family dentistry in Croydon with a genuine commitment to patient-first care at every appointment. Our services include check-ups, professional cleans, teeth whitening, gum care, restorations, emergency dentistry, and custom mouth guards. We take the time to listen, educate, and create personalised treatment plans so that patients of all ages feel genuinely comfortable and cared for — because we believe that understanding your oral health is just as important as treating it.

Sunday appointments are available from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM, flexible payment plans are offered through AfterPay and ZipPay, and after-hours emergency support is available by phone so that urgent care is never out of reach.

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Professional Deep Cleaning and Hygiene — The Foundation of a Healthy Smile

Regular professional cleaning is one of the most important things you can do for your long-term oral health, and it is an area where Croydon Dental Clinic truly excels. Prathiba provides thorough, expert hygiene care that goes well beyond what a standard clean involves — removing the hardened tartar and bacteria that daily brushing simply cannot reach, and assessing the health of your gums, bone levels, and surrounding tissues with the trained eye of a specialist.

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Gum disease is one of the leading causes of tooth loss in adults, and in its early stages it causes little to no discomfort — which is precisely why regular professional hygiene appointments are so critical. Investing in quality deep cleaning every six months is the single most effective strategy for avoiding costly restorative treatment down the line and keeping your natural teeth healthy for as long as possible. Natural teeth, properly cared for, can last a lifetime. Our role is to help you keep them.

New patients can experience this standard of care firsthand with our introductory offer of $199 (over $400 in value) which includes a full examination, professional clean, digital X-rays and fluoride treatment. This offer is GAP FREE for those with health funds on the first visit.

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Meet Our Clinical Team

Prathiba Musthyala (Co-Director & Oral Health Therapist)

Prathiba Musthyala brings a unique perspective that shapes the way we care for every patient. With a strong focus on prevention, she believes the best dental care starts with education, early intervention, and helping patients feel truly comfortable.

Having worked across both private and government settings in Australia and New Zealand, Prathiba combines clinical expertise with a calm, genuine, and unhurried approach that patients deeply value. She has a natural ability to put people at ease — especially children — and is passionate about creating positive dental experiences for patients of all ages.

Dr Branav Kanaga (Principal Dentist)

Dr Branav Kanaga earned his Degree in Dentistry from Leeds University in 2011 and has since completed further postgraduate training in advanced general and cosmetic dentistry. With his extensive experience, he enjoys helping patients achieve confident, natural-looking smiles.

Known for his calm and thorough approach, Dr Branav takes the time to understand each patient's goals and ensure they feel comfortable at every step — whether they're visiting for routine care or a more comprehensive smile transformation.

Advanced Technology Makes Quality Care More Affordable

At Croydon Dental Clinic, we invest in advanced dental technology to deliver more accurate, comfortable, and efficient care. Our iTero intraoral scanner replaces traditional impressions with quick, precise 3D digital scans — no mess, no discomfort. This allows us to show you real-time images of your teeth, simulate orthodontic outcomes, and design highly accurate restorations, all with greater clarity and confidence.

Our OPG/CBCT system provides both 2D and 3D imaging, giving us a detailed view of your teeth, bone, and surrounding structures. This supports more precise diagnosis and treatment planning across a wide range of procedures, while our in-house 3D printer allows us to create custom mouth guards, splints, and whitening trays on-site — reducing wait times and helping keep your care efficient and affordable.

Custom Mouth Guards, Built On-Site

Croydon Dental Clinic is proud to offer fully custom mouth guards and sports guards designed, scanned, and manufactured entirely in our Croydon clinic. Using our iTero intraoral scanner and in-house 3D printer, we create guards of exceptional precision and fit — and the 3D-printed model of your teeth is yours to keep, included in the cost of every guard.

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We are passionate supporters of the local sporting community and are proud to work alongside the coaches and senseis at Bear Cave Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Kando Martial Arts. We have extended a standing offer of complimentary mouth guards to all instructors, and we welcome students, families, and athletes of all levels who need reliable, well-fitted protection. Whether you train recreationally or compete at a high level, a properly fitted custom guard from Croydon Dental Clinic offers protection that a pharmacy guard simply cannot match.

Our mouth guard pricing is transparent and inclusive of 3D scanning, the 3D-printed model, and your fitting appointment.

Bronze $169
Silver $249
Gold $299
fully customised for design, names or logos

Many private health insurance policies include cover for custom mouth guards — our team is happy to check your entitlements on the day.

We Accept Your Health Fund and Offer Flexible Payment Plans

Croydon Dental Clinic is a preferred provider with a number of major health funds, meaning eligible members may receive higher rebates across a wide range of services. We hold preferred provider status with Suncorp, APIA (part of the Suncorp network), IMAN Australian Health Plans, smile.com.au, AAMI, GU Health, nib, and Qantas Health Insurance. We accept all major health funds and offer on-the-spot HICAPS claims processing for your convenience.

For patients who would prefer to spread the cost of treatment, we offer flexible payment plans through AfterPay, ZipPay, Humm Finance, Access My Super, TLC and Medipay. Our reception team is happy to walk you through the options available so that cost is never the reason care gets delayed.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What makes Croydon Dental Clinic's approach different from other Croydon dentists?

The most meaningful difference is that our practice is co-directed by and built around an Oral Health Therapist — not simply a dental clinic that offers hygiene appointments as an add-on. Prathiba Musthyala's qualifications as an OHT go beyond those of a standard dental hygienist, encompassing examinations, fillings, and a comprehensive range of preventive treatments. Her belief that preserving your natural teeth through education and early intervention is always preferable to treating disease after it develops. This is the philosophy every member of our team works from. Add to that our in-house 3D printing and scanning technology, our boutique clinic environment, and our genuine commitment to unhurried, patient-first appointments, and the experience at Croydon Dental Clinic is meaningfully different from a conventional dental practice.

Are there insurance limitations patients should know?

We accept all major private health funds and are a preferred provider with Suncorp, APIA, IMAN Australian Health Plans, smile.com.au, AAMI, GU Health, nib, and Qantas Health Insurance. Preferred provider status means eligible members typically receive higher rebates on a wide range of services. Individual policy entitlements do vary, so we recommend bringing your health fund card to your appointment — our team can run a same-day HICAPS check to confirm your cover before treatment begins, so there are no surprises.

Do you offer a new patient special?

Yes. All new patients are welcomed with a comprehensive introductory appointment for $199, which includes a full dental examination, professional scale and clean, digital X-rays, and fluoride treatment. This represents a saving of $200 on the standard combined cost of these services. It is the complete Croydon Dental Clinic experience at an accessible price, and it gives our clinical team everything they need to build an accurate picture of your oral health from day one. The first visit is GAP FREE with any health fund provided you have benefits available to cover the fee.

Are same-day appointments often available?

Yes, we do our utmost to accommodate patients who need to be seen promptly, and same-day appointments may be available depending on the day and the nature of your concern. For dental emergencies, we prioritise urgent cases and ask that you call us directly on 03 8203 2818 as early as possible so we can assess your situation and do our best to fit you in. After hours, this number forwards to our clinical team's mobile so you are never without support when you need it most.

Does Medicare cover dental?

Medicare does not cover general dental treatment for adults in Australia. However, eligible children up to the age of 17 may be able to access bulk-billed dental services through the Medicare Child Dental Benefits Schedule (CDBS), which covers basic services including examinations, cleans, X-rays, and fillings up to a capped benefit amount over a two-year period. If you are unsure whether your child qualifies, our reception team is happy to help you check your eligibility before your appointment.

Your First Visit Starts Here

We are open Monday through Friday from 9am to 6pm and on Sundays from 9am to 1pm. After-hours emergency support is available by calling 03 8203 2818, where your call will be directed to our clinical team. New patients are warmly welcomed, and our $199 or GAP FREE introductory offer is a straightforward way to experience the Croydon Dental Clinic standard of care from the very first appointment.

Book now with our Croydon family dentists and let us show you what genuinely patient-centred dental care feels like.

Croydon Dental Clinic
Suite 1.02, Level 1, 24-26 Dorset Road
Croydon, VIC 3136
Phone: (03) 8203 2818

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