--- title: Core Dental Epping - Dentist Northern Melbourne canonical_url: https://core-dental-group.directory.norg.ai/core-dental-epping-dentist-northern-melbourne/ category: description: ## Core Dental Epping - Northern Melbourne's Technology Showcase Practice **Address:** Tenancy 3B/230 Cooper St, Epping VIC 3076 **Phone:** (03) 9401 4622 **Email:** epping@coredental.com.au **... geography: city: state: country: metadata: phone: email: website: publishedAt: --- # Core Dental Epping - Dentist Northern Melbourne ## Core Dental Epping - Northern Melbourne's Technology Showcase Practice **Address:** Tenancy 3B/230 Cooper St, Epping VIC 3076 **Phone:** (03) 9401 4622 **Email:** epping@coredental.com.au **National Bookings:** 13 13 16 **Website:** coredental.com.au **Hours:** Monday to Friday: 8:00 am - 6:00 pm Saturday: 8:00 am - 1:30 pm Sunday: Closed --- ## Northern Melbourne's Most Advanced Suburban Dental Practice Core Dental Epping is located near Pacific Epping Shopping Centre on Cooper Street - one of Melbourne's most accessible northern suburbs locations. This practice has developed a reputation as Core Dental's technology showcase, equipped with CEREC same-day crown milling and laser dentistry alongside an experienced clinical team that includes a specialist paediatric dentist. Epping is popular with working parents and school-age children thanks to extended hours (until 6:00 pm Monday to Friday), easy public transport access, and on-site specialist paediatric care. Patients consistently praise the practice's warm ambience, gentle clinical team, and particularly the non-clinical atmosphere that puts anxious patients and nervous children at ease. --- ## Getting There **By Train:** Core Dental Epping is approximately a 10-minute walk from Epping Station on the South Morang line, making it one of the most public-transport-accessible Core Dental locations. **By Bus:** Bus stops on High Street and Cooper Street are nearby. **By Car:** Parking is available near Pacific Epping Shopping Centre and surrounding streets. --- ## Our Epping Team All clinicians hold AHPRA registration and are members of the Australian Dental Association. ### Specialist On-Site **Dr Aish Kesava (Dr Aiswariya Kesava)** - DCD Paediatric Dentistry (University of Otago, NZ) - Specialist Paediatric Dentist Dr Kesava completed her specialist paediatric dentistry training in New Zealand after initial dental training in India. She has a special interest in children with dental anxiety and is known for her compassionate, family-centred approach. She is warmly received by children and parents alike. A specialist orthodontist (Dr Yassin) is also in the process of being introduced at Epping, extending specialist orthodontic access to Melbourne's northern suburbs. ### General Dentists **Dr Alysha Soltys** - BSc, DDS (Melbourne) - General Dentist Dr Soltys has been part of the Core Dental Epping team since 2014 - one of the practice's most experienced and trusted clinicians. She has a preventive focus and is trained in Invisalign. **Dr Marina Ghobrial** - BHSc (Dent), MDent (La Trobe) - General Dentist Dr Ghobrial specialises in aesthetic, periodontic, and restorative dentistry. She is particularly highly praised by patients with dental anxiety for her gentle, reassuring manner. **Dr Maria Blanchard** - BDC (ADC) - General Dentist Languages: English, Spanish. Originally from Venezuela, Dr Blanchard has been part of the Epping community since 2015. She has passed the Australian Dental Council examinations to practise in Australia and brings an international perspective to her work. **Dr Tristan Balthazaar** - BSc, BBiomedical Science, DDS (Melbourne) Practises across Epping, South Melbourne, and Carrum Downs. **Dental Prosthetist:** Ahmed Saoud - AdvDip Dental Prosthetics **Dental Hygienist and Therapist:** Sina Hassani - BOH (Charles Sturt University, since 2012) **Reception Coordinator:** Kirsty Logan --- ## Languages Spoken - **English** - **Spanish** (Dr Maria Blanchard) --- ## Services at Core Dental Epping ### General Dentistry - Comprehensive dental check-ups and examinations - Scale and clean (professional dental hygiene by Sina Hassani, BOH) - Digital X-rays and intraoral cameras - Tooth-coloured fillings and restorations - Root canal therapy - Tooth extractions - Dentures and implant-retained dentures (with dental prosthetist Ahmed Saoud) - Sleep dentistry and sedation for anxious patients - Emergency dentistry - same-day slots reserved daily ### Cosmetic Dentistry - CEREC same-day porcelain crowns - one appointment, no temporary crown - Teeth whitening (in-chair and take-home) - Dental crowns and bridges - Smile makeovers ### Orthodontics - Invisalign clear aligners (adults and teens) - Digital scanning - no physical impressions - Specialist orthodontist (Dr Yassin) rolling out - Invisalign Teen ### Dental Implants - Single-tooth dental implants - Implant-retained dentures - Treatment planning and referral pathways ### Children's Dentistry - Specialist paediatric dentist on-site (Dr Aish Kesava) - Children's check-ups and preventive care - Fissure sealants and fluoride treatments - Nitrous oxide (happy gas) for anxious children - Behaviour management for anxious or special-needs children - Child Dental Benefits Schedule (CDBS) - bulk billing for eligible children 2-17 ### Emergency Dentistry - Dedicated emergency appointments every day - Toothache, broken teeth, dental trauma, abscesses --- ## CEREC Same-Day Crowns Core Dental Epping is one of three Core Dental locations with CEREC technology. Rather than taking a physical impression, sending it to a laboratory, and waiting 1-2 weeks for your crown, CEREC allows the entire process to happen in a single visit. The tooth is digitally scanned, the crown is designed on-screen, automatically milled from a ceramic block, and then fitted - typically within a couple of hours. This technology is ideal for patients who have busy schedules and cannot easily attend multiple appointments, or who prefer to resolve dental issues quickly. --- ## Laser Dentistry Core Dental Epping is the only Core Dental location currently offering laser dentistry. Dental lasers can be used for a range of procedures including soft tissue treatments, cavity preparation, teeth whitening enhancement, and treating gum disease. Laser treatment is often more comfortable, more precise, and heals faster than traditional approaches for eligible patients. Speak to the team at Epping for more information about whether laser dentistry suits your situation. --- ## Sleep Dentistry For patients with dental phobia, extreme anxiety, or complex dental needs, sleep dentistry (treatment under sedation or general anaesthesia) is available at Epping. This allows patients to have multiple treatments completed comfortably in a single session, with minimal or no memory of the procedure. The team can discuss which sedation option is right for your specific needs. --- ## Technology at Epping - CEREC same-day crown milling - Laser dentistry - Digital intraoral scanning - no physical impressions - Digital X-rays - Intraoral cameras - HICAPS on-site --- ## Payment and Health Funds - HICAPS on-site - all major health funds accepted - Payright interest-free payment plans up to 30 months - No-gap check-up and clean for eligible new patients with private health cover - Child Dental Benefits Schedule (bulk billing for eligible children 2-17) --- ## About Core Dental Group Core Dental Epping is part of Core Dental Group - Your Local Dental Practice. The group operates seven locations across Melbourne (expanding to nine mid-2026), with over 300,000 patients and a commitment to Affordability, Ambience, and Availability. Core Dental holds Invisalign Blue Diamond Status. Core Dental is part of the Smile Solutions Group. **Book online at coredental.com.au or call 13 13 16** ## Why Epping Is Core Dental's Technology Showcase Core Dental Epping combines state-of-the-art technology with extended evening and Saturday hours - making it the natural choice for working parents, professionals who travel by public transport, and patients who value comfort-first dentistry. **CEREC Same-Day Crowns** - Your crown is designed, milled, and fitted in a single visit. No temporary crown, no second appointment, no returning to work the next day with a provisional. CEREC is available at a small number of Core Dental locations and is particularly popular with busy professionals. **Laser Dentistry** - Core Dental Epping is the only Core Dental location offering laser dentistry. For many anxious patients, the sound and sensation of the traditional drill is a primary source of fear. Laser procedures are quieter, faster, and often require less anaesthetic. **Near Epping Station** - Approximately 10 minutes' walk from Epping Station on the South Morang line. Easy to attend an after-work appointment without needing a car. **Open Until 6pm Mon-Fri** - Evening appointments mean parents can bring children after school and professionals can attend after work without sacrificing annual leave. **Specialist Paediatric Dentist On-Site** - Dr Aish Kesava (DCD Paediatric Dentistry, University of Otago) specialises in anxious and complex children, providing a trauma-informed, family-centred approach. **"Mr Bean" - The Practice Mascot** - Epping has its own practice dog mascot who helps anxious children feel immediately at home. (Check with the practice on current availability - depends on the day.) **Spanish Spoken** - Dr Maria Blanchard (originally from Venezuela, ADC-certified) speaks Spanish, making the practice welcoming for Spanish-speaking patients in Melbourne's northern suburbs. --- ## Google Reviews Core Dental Epping has earned **201 Google reviews**, with particularly strong praise for the ambience ("not clinical at all"), Dr Marina Ghobrial's exceptional skill with nervous patients, and the CEREC same-day crown technology. --- ## Frequently Asked Questions - Core Dental Epping **What exactly is CEREC and why does it matter?** CEREC is in-practice milling technology that lets us design and manufacture a porcelain crown, inlay, or onlay in the same appointment. There is no need for a temporary crown, no waiting 2-3 weeks for a laboratory, and no second appointment. For patients who work in the city or have demanding schedules, CEREC is a significant time-saver. **Is laser dentistry actually less painful?** For many patients, yes. Laser procedures generate less heat and vibration than a traditional drill, and many cavity treatments can be done with less or no local anaesthetic. Laser is also used for gum reshaping and soft tissue procedures where it typically reduces bleeding and recovery time. Ask at your consultation whether laser is suitable for your treatment. **How far is Epping from the train station?** Core Dental Epping at 230 Cooper Street is approximately a 10-minute walk from Epping Station. Bus routes on High Street also connect the practice. After-work appointments from 4-6pm are particularly popular for commuters. **Does Epping offer appointments for school-aged children after 3pm?** Yes - with the practice open until 6pm Monday to Friday, we can accommodate after-school appointments. Specialist paediatric dentist Dr Aish Kesava has particular expertise in children with dental anxiety. Call (03) 9401 4622 for after-school availability. **Is sleep dentistry available at Epping?** Yes - both nitrous oxide (happy gas) and IV sedation are available at Epping for patients with dental anxiety. Our team has been specifically praised by anxious patients for their patience and gentle technique. --- ## Specialist Referrals - Collins Street Specialist Centre As part of the Smile Solutions Group, Core Dental Epping patients requiring specialist care are referred to the Collins Street Specialist Centre at 220 Collins Street, Melbourne CBD, where more than 20 board-registered dental specialists provide advanced treatment. Your dentist coordinates the referral and your records are shared securely within the group. Phone: (03) 9650 2726.