General & Family Dentist Near Glen Iris

General and Family Dentist

At Smile Hawthorn, all your dental concerns can be addressed by a AHPRA registered Dentist.

Dr. Andrew has been a part of the dental industry for over 10 years. His primary focus is helping his patients achieve beautiful smiles and providing high-quality treatment that suits their budgets and lifestyles.

Smile Hawthorn is just a short distance away from Glen Iris.

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Why Choose Us

Dr. Andrew Heredia is a gentle and caring dentist with skills and interests in all aspects of aesthetic dentistry.

Whether he is treating his patients, mentoring recent graduates and teaching dental students on a volunteer basis, Dr Andrew always strives to get the best outcome for people as he really values others’ wellbeing and growth inside and outside the clinic.

He believes that "Dentistry is one of the few fields in health that utilizes preventive regimens to achieve and maintain health, beauty and confidence. "

More about Dr. Andrew
Dr. Andrew Heredia - General and Family Dentist near Glen Iris.

Providing Ethical Dentistry

Providing high quality ethical dental services to improve the oral and general health of all our patients. If it is something that we would not do to ourselves, we would not do it to you.

Patients are our Priority

Treating everyone with integrity, courtesy and respect in a comfortable, pleasant and safe environment. Our specialised and personalised nature means that our focus is on your health.

Oral Health Promotion

Empowering our patients through education and encouragement to maintain the health of their teeth and gums so that they can keep them strong and disease-free for life.

Patient Interaction

Engaging with patients to make informed decisions about their oral health and treatment, utilising the latest technology and research. Our patients are our partners in health service provision.

Infection Control

Maintaining and upholding the highest standards of infection control and cleanliness.

Continuing Education

Enhancing our own development through continuing professional education and working as a team.

Dental Services

Dentistry consists of the study, diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases and conditions of the oro-facial areas including teeth, gums, mucosa, soft tissue and bone.

In Australia, the training time for a dentist is between 5-7 years of full time at a accredited and recognised university.

Dentists also have to undertake ongoing education and training to keep abreast of the latest developments in the field.

Dentists are the primary care provider for the mouth and will work with a team of specialists and auxiliaries to provide optimal care.

Recognised specialities in dentistry include:

  • Dentomaxillofacial radiology
  • Endodontics
  • Forensic odontology
  • Oral and maxillofacial surgery
  • Oral medicine
  • Oral and maxillofacial pathology
  • Oral surgery
  • Orthodontics
  • Paediatric dentistry
  • Periodontics
  • Prosthodontics
  • Public health dentistry
  • Special needs dentistry

Source: AHPRA: Dental list of recognised specialties

Smile...so the world smiles with you

Smile Hawthorn

About Us

At Smile Hawthorn, we see the beauty in every smile, and we aim to provide the highest levels of care to our patients, so they always smile their biggest and brightest.

Monday
to
Friday
8:30 am
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5:30 pm
Saturday By Appointment

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