Digital Smile Design
Digital Dentistry Is the Way of the Future
The Smile Designer Dental Studio is at the forefront of cosmetic dentistry in Melbourne. Using advanced 3D imaging, intraoral scanning, and photography, we visualise and plan your treatment digitally before any work begins — making your dentistry more predictable, and your results better communicated between you, our team, and our dental laboratory.
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Our Technology
A Fully Digitised Workflow
Our Digital Smile Design process is only as good as the technology behind it. Here’s what we use in-house at The Smile Designer.
iTero Lumina Scanner
Our intraoral scanner captures highly detailed, photorealistic 3D scans of your teeth without messy physical impressions — used for both Invisalign planning and Digital Smile Design, so your scan data feeds directly into your treatment plan.
CBCT 3D Imaging
Cone Beam CT scanning gives us a detailed 3D view of your teeth, jaw, and surrounding structures — far more detail than a standard 2D X-ray, supporting more accurate treatment planning.
CEREC Same-Day Crowns
Our in-house CEREC milling unit allows us to design, mill, and fit certain crowns in a single visit — no temporary crown, no second appointment, for suitable cases.
SprintRay 3D Printing
Our in-house 3D printer produces models, surgical guides, night guards, and other appliances directly from your digital scan, streamlining production and reducing turnaround time.
Gemini Dental Laser
Where soft tissue treatment is part of your plan — such as gum contouring for a gummy smile — our laser integrates into the same digital workflow, planned alongside your other treatment.
Seamless Lab Communication
Because everything is captured digitally from the start, our scans and treatment plans can be shared directly with our dental laboratory and ceramists, reducing miscommunication and keeping your treatment on schedule.
Designing Smiles
*Pictures illustrated above show a mock up of the potential outcome of treatment, and is only a representation and do not necessarily reflect the results other patients may experience.. Photos were taken immediately after, and is just used as a guide. Visit out treatment risks page here.
The DSD Concept
Creating a platform where we can better communicate with our patients, involving them in the process of designing their new smile, and fulfilling our commitment to replicating this design accurately.
Test Drive Your Smile
Visualise Your Goals
Personalised Treatment Plans
Some of our patients need only minor adjustments, and for others, a more comprehensive plan. Options like dental veneers, composite bonding, implants, teeth whitening, or Invisalign can all be discussed in our warm and relaxing studio.
Creating Successful Outcomes
We realise the key to a successful outcome is understanding our patient’s individual needs. Our technologically advanced studio is located on the border of Thornbury and South Preston, where we help patients from across Melbourne address their cosmetic concerns.
How It Works
Let’s Get Started
01
Full Dental Examination
Getting the foundation of your oral health right, before any cosmetic planning begins.
02
Photos & Videos
Capturing your smile and facial proportions to inform your design.
03
Digital Scanning
Using our iTero Lumina scanner and, where needed, CBCT imaging, to create a virtual mock-up of your smile.
04
Bringing It to Life
Transferring the digital vision into reality, using tools like CEREC and SprintRay to keep production fast and precise.
18+
Years Serving Melbourne’s Inner North
5,000+
Happy Patients
FAQs
FAQs About Digital Smile Design
What is the Digital Smile Design process?
A series of photos and videos are taken, together with any necessary dental imaging (including CBCT where relevant) and digital scans using our iTero Lumina scanner. This information is entered into our Digital Smile Design software to help give us examples of what can be achieved. This is analysed together with our team of technicians and master ceramists, where we discuss all your cosmetic concerns. A simulated mock-up can be created so we can visualise the end result, making any adjustments to the shape, position, and contours of the new smile before we approve and start treatment.
How long does the Digital Smile Design process take?
Everyone’s treatment needs are different. Depending on what we are presented with clinically, each individual patient will go through a different process to achieve their ideal smile. Once we have gathered all the necessary information, our team at The Smile Designer will walk you through each step.
Why should we consider Digital Smile Design?
The way forward is digital. Using tools like our iTero Lumina scanner, CBCT imaging, CEREC same-day crowns, and SprintRay 3D printing, we capture and visualise your smile in 3D. We’re not just looking at teeth, but at how your smile complements the rest of your face — making treatment more predictable than ever.
How do I get a consultation?
To get a Digital Smile Design consultation, contact us at The Smile Designer Dental Studio.
What are the costs, and do you offer payment plans?
Every individual is different, with different treatment goals and processes. At your initial consultation, we will walk you through your smile design process, give you costs and options, and work out payment options that suit your needs.
Where is your dental clinic located?
We are located at 118-120 High Street, on the border of Thornbury and South Preston, close to Bell Street, and just a short distance from surrounding suburbs like Northcote, Brunswick, Preston, and Heidelberg.
Watch Us in Action
Dr Dev Boparoy
B.D.S Otago NZ 2007
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Dr Madeleine Duff
D.D.S University of Melbourne
Dentist, General Registration
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Dr Osman El Souki
D.D.S University of Melbourne
Dentist, General Registration
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