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General & Preventive Dentistry.
The everyday foundations of a healthy smile. Preventive care, gentle restorations and long term maintenance, all delivered with the same minimally invasive philosophy.
Prevention first. Diagnosis before treatment. Gentle, considered care.
Our approach
Dentistry isn’t just about fixing teeth.
It’s about keeping them healthy for life.
At Central Dental Group, we try to live by a simple idea: the best dentistry is the dentistry you never end up needing.
Where we can, we’d rather help prevent a problem than treat it once it’s become expensive, painful, or complex. Every examination is a chance to look after not just your teeth, but your wider health, comfort, and quality of life.
Whether you’re visiting for a routine check-up or a specific concern, we do our best to offer thoughtful, evidence-based care suited to your individual needs.
Prevention first. Diagnosis before treatment. Gentle, considered care.
What we focus on
More than filling a tooth.
Filling a tooth is only one small part of the job. We try to pay just as much attention to…
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Identifying disease before it becomes painful
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Understanding how your bite functions
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Recognising early signs of tooth wear, gum disease, airway concerns, and TMJ problems
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Choosing the most conservative treatment possible
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Helping you keep your natural teeth for as long as we can
General & Preventive Dentistry
Care for the everyday.
Explore the general and preventive dentistry services we provide across our Elsternwick and Frankston clinics.
Comprehensive Dental Examinations
Comprehensive six monthly check ups and professional cleaning to keep teeth and gums healthy and catch issues before they become bigger problems.
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Root Canal Treatment
Modern, comfortable endodontic care to save teeth affected by deep decay or infection, preserving your natural smile wherever possible.
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Tooth-Coloured Fillings
Minimally invasive, tooth coloured fillings that restore strength and appearance without compromising the natural tooth structure.
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Dental Crowns and Bridges
Digital, precision fitted crowns and bridges to rebuild broken or missing teeth, restoring strength, function and a natural aesthetic.
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Periodontal Treatment
Targeted therapy for gum disease and periodontitis, stabilising the foundations that support your teeth for the long term.
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Splints and Mouthguards
Custom made occlusal splints, night guards and sports mouthguards to protect teeth from grinding, clenching and impact.
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Tooth Extractions
When a tooth cannot be saved, we plan gentle, considered removals with a clear pathway to replacement options that protect long term function.
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Wisdom Teeth Extractions
Careful, 3D imaging guided assessment and removal of wisdom teeth, planned around your comfort, safety and recovery.
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Technology That Improves Care
Digital X-rays, 3D CBCT imaging, intraoral scanners, rotary endodontics and Biofilm Airflow — modern equipment that raises the standard of every appointment.
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Preventive dentistry
Good oral health starts before treatment.
Good oral health starts long before treatment is needed. Preventive dentistry focuses on reducing your risk of future problems through regular care and education.
Preventive services include
Professional scale & clean
Fluoride treatment
Oral hygiene instruction
Dietary advice
Fissure sealants
Regular dental reviews
Early problem monitoring
Our hope is that this helps you spend less time in the dental chair over your lifetime, not more.
TMJ, jaw pain & teeth grinding
Beyond the teeth themselves.
Jaw pain, headaches, and worn teeth often have underlying causes beyond the teeth themselves. We assess:
What we assess
Teeth grinding (bruxism)
Jaw joint function (TMJ)
Muscle tension
Bite imbalance
Tooth wear
Where appropriate, treatment may include customised occlusal splints, bite management, and advice to reduce strain on the jaw joints.
Our philosophy
Dentistry, as it should be.
Five principles guide how we treat every patient. They shape our recommendations, our tools, and the time we take.
Preventive before reactive
Where we can, we’d rather help you avoid a problem than treat one.
Conservative before invasive
We preserve natural tooth structure whenever it can be preserved.
Evidence-based, not trend-driven
We recommend what the evidence supports, not what is fashionable.
Personalised, not one-size-fits-all
Every plan is built around your health, habits, goals, and comfort.
Long-term health, not short-term fixes
We plan for the next decade, not just the next appointment.
“Keep your natural teeth healthy, functional, and beautiful for as long as possible.”
Family dentistry
Care through every stage of life.
We’re glad to care for patients through every stage of life. From a child’s first dental visit through to more complex treatment later on, we hope to build lasting relationships with families across generations.
Many of our patients have been with us for decades, and we’re grateful for that trust. It’s a tradition of care within our community that we try, humbly, to live up to each day.
Children’s first visits
Care for every age
Generational trust
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Looking for a family dentist?
Whether you’re new to the area, overdue for a check-up, or simply looking for a dental team that takes the time to understand your needs, we’d be glad to welcome you.
Book your examination, and we’ll do our best to give you dentistry centred on prevention, education, and long-term oral health.