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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 is a predominantly young, working-age and student-focused catchment, with children aged 0–14 making up a relatively small proportion of local residents at around 3.4%, compared with roughly 18% nationally*. With this in mind, we’re pleased to offer dental care for the families who do live, work or study nearby, while avoiding positioning the practice as a predominantly family-focused clinic.
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. Our multidisciplinary team, including, Basir Nooristani’s dual qualification in adult and children’s oral health, alongside dentists like Dr Nguyen, provide age-appropriate, unhurried care for young patients.
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 practice is located in a multicultural area with around 67% of local households using a language other than English at home*. QV Dental offers multilingual care including Cantonese (Dr Jennifer Lo speaks English and Cantonese), as well as 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. We are closed on 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?
We are conveniently located on Level 3, Medical One at QV, 292 Swanston Street, directly opposite Melbourne Central Station.
What if my child feels nervous about the dentist?
This is very common. Our team takes a gentle, unhurried approach and can arrange an introductory visit first if requested.
*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.