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Children’s Dental Care in Melbourne CBD
Looking for a dentist your child will feel comfortable seeing? QV Dental provides warm, experienced children’s dental care from our practice on Level 3 of Medical One at QV, directly opposite Melbourne Central Station. Melbourne CBD (postcode 3000) is a young, working-age and student-dominated catchment, and children aged 0–14 make up a small share of local residents, around 3.4%, well below the national figure of roughly 18%* so we’re glad to be a dental option for the families who do live, work or study nearby, rather than positioning ourselves as a large family-focused practice.
What Does Children’s Dental Care Involve?
Children’s dental care focuses on looking after infants, children and teenagers as their teeth develop, with an emphasis on general dentistry, preventive and restorative treatment, including monitoring for early signs of gum disease. This typically includes cavity prevention, fluoride treatments, fissure sealants and support for children who feel anxious about visiting the dentist. At QV Dental, our team including in-house Oral Health Therapist Basir Nooristani, who is dual-qualified in adult and children’s dental care, and Dr Jennifer Louise Nguyen, whose interests include kids’ dentistry aim to see children in a friendly, welcoming environment.
Our Children’s Dental Care Services
Preventive Care — regular check-ups, cleans and fluoride treatments
Dental Anxiety Management — gentle care and calming techniques to help ease fears and build trust
Fissure Sealants & Mouthguards — protective coatings, and custom mouthguards for sport
Emergency Dental Care — prompt attention for injuries, pain or urgent issues, with the convenience of our Melbourne CBD location
Why Families Choose QV Dental for Children’s Dentistry
QV Dental has served Melbourne CBD for more than 20 years, led by Practice Principal Dr Axel Ecke. Given that children make up only a small proportion of this catchment’s population, our strength for younger patients isn’t a large dedicated caseload, but a genuinely multidisciplinary team Basir Nooristani’s dual qualification in adult and children’s oral health, alongside dentists like Dr Nguyen providing age-appropriate, unhurried care.
We’re open Monday to Friday 8:00am–5:00pm and Saturday 9:00am–4:00pm (closed Sundays), which can help fit appointments around school or work. Our catchment is also genuinely multicultural around 67% of local households use a language other than English at home* and QV Dental offers multilingual care including Cantonese (Dr Jennifer Lo speaks English and Cantonese), with Farsi/Dari and Urdu/Hindi also available across the practice.
How Children’s Dental Care Works at QV Dental
Step One
Consultation:
Assess oral health, carry out any necessary x-rays, discuss needs.
Step Two
Personalised Treatment Plan:
Routine check-ups, prevention, education, referrals where appropriate.
Step Three
Treatment:
Routine cleans, cavity repair, fillings, extractions where necessary, delivered gently and age-appropriately.
Is Children’s Dental Care Right for Your Family?
Consider booking an appointment if your child has
Tooth pain or visible cavities
Concerns about teething, alignment or thumb-sucking habits
Never had a dental check-up before
How it helps
Supports strong, healthy teeth and gums
Provides guidance on oral hygiene for children and parents
Aims for a positive, low-stress dental experience
Particularly well suited to
Parents wanting to keep their children’s oral health on track
Kids needing preventive care, cleans or basic treatment
CBD-based families, or parents combining their own appointment with a check-up for their child
Frequently Asked Questions
At what age should my child first see a dentist?
Most dental guidance, including recommendations from the Australian Dental Association, suggests introducing children to the dentist early, often around their first birthday or once their first teeth appear.
Do you offer Saturday appointments for children?
Yes, Saturdays 9:00am–4:00pm, alongside Monday to Friday 8:00am–5:00pm. (Closed Sundays.)
Can I use private health extras or CDBS for my child’s dental care?
Many families use extras cover or the Child Dental Benefits Schedule. We’re happy to help you understand what may be covered.
Where is QV Dental, and is it easy to get to with kids?
Level 3, Medical One at QV, 292 Swanston Street, directly opposite Melbourne Central Station.
What if my child feels nervous about the dentist?
Very common our team takes a gentle, unhurried approach and can arrange an introductory visit first.
*Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), 2021 Census of Population and Housing — General Community Profile, Postal Area POA 3000 (Melbourne CBD). Source of age-structure and language figures cited.