We give
you a reason
to smile

Essendon Dental Group are committed to helping you to maintain healthy teeth in a caring and friendly environment.

OPENING HOURS

Monday – Friday

Saturday

Sunday

8.00am – 5.00pm

9.00am – 1.00pm

Closed

phone: (03) 9337 5589

OPENING HOURS

Monday – Friday: 8.00am – 5.00pm

Saturday: 9.00am – 1.00pm

Sunday: Closed

phone: (03) 9337 5589

We will be closed for Melbourne Cup Day, Tuesday 6 November 2018

Essendon Dental Group are passionate about helping take care of your teeth

Welcome to Essendon Dental Group. Our team are committed to helping you maintain a healthy mouth in a caring, friendly environment so that you can smile comfortably and confidently.

To make an appointment call or email us today. We will do our best to find an appointment time that suits you.

COMFORT COMES FIRST
COMFORT COMES FIRST
HIGH QUALITY EQUIPMENT
HIGH QUALITY EQUIPMENT
EXPERIENCED PROFESSIONALS
EXPERIENCED PROFESSIONALS
TREATMENT FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY
TREATMENT FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY

Meet our staff

Our warm and caring staff members are passionate about providing patients with an exceptional experience. They will do everything possible to make your visits to Essendon Dental Group as pleasant as possible.

Dr Tania Fong

Dentist

Tania is originally from Adelaide and graduated in 2009 from the University of Melbourne. Before joining Essendon Dental Group in 2013, Tania worked in Geelong in the public sector including postings in Colac, Hamilton and Point Lonsdale and in private practice in Brisbane. Tania became the Principal dentist at Essendon Dental Group in 2015 and is committed to continue the high standards of this long standing practice.

In her spare time, she enjoys cooking but mostly eating - something a healthy mouth is very important for! She also enjoys past times in embroidery - cross stitch and most recently crochet. Fine work requiring hand eye coordination that she has enjoyed since a child and hones day to day as a dentist!

Dr Nathan Phung

Dentist

Nathan joined Essendon Dental Group after graduating from the University of Melbourne. He has worked in both public and private practice. He is involved with the Australian Dental Association, being a part of the Recent Graduates and Continuing Professional Development committees. Nathan has volunteered with the Teddy Bear Hospital and the Royal Flying Doctors Service providing treatment to children and the elderly in aged care facilities. Nathan was also awarded the Colgate Travel award for his research into the links between gum disease and pregnancy. Having trained under Essendon dentists, Drs Condon and Smythe, Nathan shares the conservative treatment philosophy of the practice.

Outside of dentistry, Nathan has travelled extensively and is keen to continue exploring the world. As an avid gardener, he has taken on role of custodian of the recently planted veggie patch as well as the compost bin. Under his care and vigilance, we look forward to a better harvest!

Dr Louise Thavarajah

Dentist

Louise graduated from the University of Melbourne and spent the last 5 years providing dental services in the Gippsland area (Sale and Bairnsdale) before moving back to be closer to her family.

She is dedicated to providing gentle dental care to her patients in all aspects of dentistry.

Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her family (especially her cheeky 17 month old niece). Otherwise, you might find her in the kitchen, cooking up a storm (leaving a trail of pots and pans in her wake) or exploring new places/towns with her partner.

Dr Lyndall Symthe

Dentist

Lyndall graduated in 2003 from the University of Adelaide with Deans honours. From there she travelled to Alice Springs and experienced a diverse range of dentistry in both community and private dental practices. She has also worked in correctional services as a dentist and during those years was exposed to many complex dental problems.

Lyndall teaches at the Dental School of the University of Melbourne, teaching specifics of emergency dentistry, photography and treatment planning. She is also a specialist Forensic Odontologist working for the Victorian Institute of Forensic Medicine.

Ashley Ha

Hygienist

Ashley graduated from the University of Otago in New Zealand with a Bachelor of Oral Health. Prior to working at Essendon Dental Group, Ashley played a role as an Oral Health Therapist in both community and private clinics in New Zealand and Australia. Her experience in diverse communities has fuelled her interest to provide care and understanding for patients of different backgrounds and needs.

She continues to incorporate her knowledge at Essendon Dental Group with a passion to provide treatment for all patients.

Outside from her main career as a dental hygienist, she is a plant enthusiast and finds joy turning her home into a jungle full of plants and spending time with her husband and Spoodle puppy.

Office, reception and nursing staff
Vicki, Michelle, Veronica, Fiona, Ting, Nicole, and Sarah round out our fantastic team.

Don’t throw out your oral care waste!

Collect them to recycle through TerraCycle Australia and help raise money for charity instead. Essendon Dental Group is a registered public collection site with a designated box in our waiting room area.

More about caring for the environment

Treatment we offer

It is important that you understand all the implications and alternatives and our dentists and staff are happy to help in any way so that you are confident in your decision.

  • Preventative programs (including scale and clean, oral hygiene instruction, remineralising agents, fissure sealants)
  • Mouth-guards
  • Simple restoration
  • Complex restorations (including crowns, bridges, implant restorations)
  • Root Canals
  • Dentures
  • Occlusal night splints
  • Teeth whitening

Get 2019 off to a fresh start

Have your teeth checked, cleaned and polished. Call or email for an appointment at Essendon Dental Group.

Contact us

Make an appointment

We are here to help. Please forward any queries you have to our qualified team.