About us

Team Dental Bayside is situated within the Southland Shopping Centre and caters to all the dental needs of the Bayside Community. This includes the suburbs of Highett, Beaumaris, Cheltenham, Sandringham, Parkdale, Black Rock and Moorabbin. The Staff at Team Dental offers the most advanced dentistry concepts and treatment philosophies as well as safe and proven procedures. We use the latest technology, materials and treatment methods to ensure your smile and teeth are truly life enhancing.

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We offer a range of general dental services from simple dental check-ups and preventative maintenance, to tooth-coloured fillings, bonding, root canal treatment, extraction of teeth and periodontal (gum) treatment.

Along with our general dental services we offer a range of Cosmetic Dental Services to improve the appearance of your Smile. This includes fixed traditional Orthodontics along with the latest Orthodontic treatments such as Cfast, Invisible Braces, and SmileTru. We also offer restorative cosmetic procedures such as UVeneers, Componeers and Zoom Whitening and Smile Tru.

Choosing a dentist is one of the most important decisions one can make. Our dentists are caring, experienced, gentle, as painless as possible, and precise in the services provided. We are willing to take the time to go over all of your options/costs and treat you as a person, not just a patient.

Our Team

Dr. Smitha Gaikwad - Team Dental
Dr. Smitha Gaikwad

Principal Dentist

Dr. Smitha is the Principal Dentist at Team Dental Bayside Surgery. She has practiced Dentistry for over 20 years across Australia, New Zealand and India. She is up to date with the latest dental technology and techniques. Her particular interests are in white fillings, crowns, veneers, implants, tooth whitening and orthodontics, that includes traditional and invisible braces. Smitha recently also completed her Continuing Professional Development Certificate in Fixed Orthodontics (2015) and is a registered provider for SmileTru, ClearCorrect and Cfast treatment techniques. She also offers advanced treatment options such as Soft Tissue laser and Uveneers. Dr.Smitha is a member of Australian Dental Association and New Zealand Dental Association. She is of the firm belief that choosing a dentist is one of the most important decisions one can make. She is very happy to take the time to go over all of your options/costs and treat you as a person, not just as a patient!! Smitha is available at Team Dental Bayside on all weekdays for consultations on Cosmetic and General Dental services.
Southland Dental Surgery - Dr. Karen Chung
Dr. Karen Chung

Dentist

Dr. Karen graduated with a Bachelor of Health Sciences in Dentistry and Masters of Dentistry from La Trobe University. As part of her training, Karen has worked in many rural parts of Victoria, including Bendigo, Ballarat and Wodonga before returning home to Melbourne.

Karen is fluent in Chinese (Mandarin).

Karen is known for her caring and compassionate nature, and allows patients to feel at ease in the dental chair. She aims to provide optimal and individualised care for every patient, helping patients achieve beautiful healthy smiles.

Outside of dentistry, Karen also enjoys baking, travelling and watching Netflix.

Southland Dental Surgery - Dr. John Varpurayil
Dr. John

Dentist

Dr John has completed his Bachelor of Dental Surgery in India and then attained his Master of Dental Surgery in Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics. He was teaching and practicing in India for some years before he moved to Abudhabi, UAE and practiced as specialist for 18years. He attained his certification in oral implantology from ITI. In 2012 he successfully completed Australian Dental Council exam and moved to Australia. His passion is to work ethically and improve the quality of life of people whom he comes across.

Dr. Paul Aulakh - Team Dental
Dr. Paul Aulakh

Dentist

Dr Paul Aulakh holds a Bachelor of Dentistry (with Honours) from the University of Melbourne. He visits Team Dental Bayside on Thursdays and has a special interest in the areas of implantology and complex extractions.

With a keen interest in research, Dr Paul has published scientific articles for the Australian Dental Research Foundation as well as other scientific bodies. Dr Paul maintains several dental affiliations and has a special interest in oral surgery, including wisdom teeth removal, bone grafting and implant surgery. He also has a mentoring role in the area of implant replacement, and has been placing implants for over ten years across numerous private practices in Melbourne

Dr. Serene Hong - Team Dental
Dr. Serene Hong

Dentist

Dr. Serene Hong completed her Bachelor Of Health Science In Dentistry/Master Of Dentistry at La Trobe University. Dedicated to delivering quality care, she prioritises patient comfort and fosters positive experiences. Dr. Serene is passionate about helping patients improve their oral health and achieving their goals. She enjoys all aspects of general dentistry, with particular interest in restorative and cosmetic work. Outside of work, she enjoys good food, spending time with family and friends, and reading books. Other than English, she can also speak Mandarin.

Support Team

Southland Dental Surgery - Irene
Irene Torres
Irene is our receptionist. She holds a graduate of Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and had worked for almost 18 years with Practicing Lawyers in a private law firm in the Philippines. Here in Australia, She has been working as a Receptionist/Admin in the Dental sector for more than two years. She has been with Team Dental Bayside since its inception and has comprehensive knowledge in all admin matters pertaining to the dental business. She also recently completed her Medical Computing course to enhance her skills and knowledge in the Healthcare sector.
Southland Dental Surgery - Support Team
Shawanti

Shawanti has been in the dental field for more than 14 years. She moved to Australia in 2016. She commenced working for Team Dental Bayside Surgery in 2017 and enjoys the positive work environment. Currently she is studying Certificate IV in Dental Assisting (Radiography). In her spare time, she loves being with her family, travelling and listening to music.

Ferney Giraldo - Team Dental
Ferney Giraldo

Ferney is the youngest member of our team and migrated to Melbourne from Colombia in 2023. He has a great interest in using digital technology in Dentistry and is therefore pursuing his Diploma of Dental Technology course. He is our in-house Dental technician (Trainee) and also aids the larger team with Dental Assisting at times. He speaks fluent Spanish and conversational English and is an avid motorhead.

Hyma - Team Dental
Hyma

Hyma completed her MBBS from the Philippines and is currently looking to get herself registered as a GP. She has been working at the practice since 2024 to familiarise herself within the Health field. She is a quick learner and works both as a Dental Assistant and at the reception.