Preventive Care
Keep teeth healthy and catch problems early.
General dentistry →Balgowlah is about 41 minutes by car from The Smile Spot outside peak, so it’s not a quick hop. Still, this dentist in Dulwich Hill at 504 Marrickville Road offers 8pm finishes three nights a week and Saturday hours.
Expert CareDr Dimitrios Thanos, 25+ years in practice
Advanced TechnologyLaser dentistry, digital X-rays, same-visit crowns
Late AppointmentsMon, Tue and Thu evenings, plus Saturdays
Easy ParkingStreet parking on Marrickville Rd
504 Marrickville RdThe drive is 21.9 km and takes about 41 minutes in light traffic. From Sydney Road, follow Manly Road and Spit Road to Military Road and Falcon Street. After the Warringah Freeway and Bradfield Highway, take the Western Distributor, then The Crescent, Johnston Street, Parramatta Road and Cannon Street before turning on to Marrickville Road.
Plenty of buses run through Balgowlah, but none reach Dulwich Hill and there’s no train nearby, so public transport needs a change. Driving is the simplest option. Street parking is on Marrickville Road and in MacArthur Parade beside the clinic, with some timed bays.
Open until 8pmBalgowlah’s name is said to come from an Aboriginal word for North Harbour, and from that side of the water a weekday trip can feel like a lot. A Saturday visit, between 9am and 3pm, is often the easier way to keep up regular care.
Evenings work too. Monday, Tuesday and Thursday run until 8pm. Each visit includes an exam, a clean and digital X-rays when due. Have a read about what happens at a check-up and our cleaning appointments.
Saturday family visitsFor families, the drive is easier to plan when it covers everyone. Book children back to back on a Saturday, add a parent’s check-up, and the whole household is seen in one trip across the bridge.
Kids who play at Manly West Park or Weerona Park, or train for contact sport, should wear a fitted guard. We take impressions and make one to suit. Learn about children’s dental visits and custom mouthguards for sport.
Same-visit crownsLong treatment is where one clinic really helps. Dental implants near Balgowlah, from a single tooth to All-on-4, are planned and placed here. Damaged teeth can be fixed with a crown made on site, which often means one appointment instead of two.
If you’d like to change how your smile looks, ask about teeth whitening, bonding or veneers in composite, E-max or Zirkonzahn. An exam comes first, then we set out the options and costs. Payment plans and health fund claims can be discussed.
Principal dentist Dr Dimitrios Thanos has been in practice for 25+ years, and the clinic uses laser dentistry and digital X-rays. You can meet the whole team or read about The Smile Spot before deciding.
Worth the drive from Balgowlah when you want one clinic for everything.
Keep teeth healthy and catch problems early.
General dentistry →Natural-looking results, planned around you.
E-max veneers →Repair damage and keep your natural teeth.
Dentures →Fixed, long-term replacement for missing teeth.
Implants near Balgowlah →Pain, swelling or a broken tooth? Call first.
Emergency dentist →Gentle care for gums and young smiles.
All dental services →About 41 minutes outside peak for 21.9 km, crossing via the Warringah Freeway and Bradfield Highway, then the Western Distributor and Parramatta Road.
Not without a change. Balgowlah’s buses don’t run to Dulwich Hill and there’s no train station nearby, so driving is usually the simplest option.
There’s street parking on Marrickville Road and in MacArthur Parade beside the clinic. A number of bays are timed, so check the signs.
Monday, Tuesday and Thursday 9am to 8pm. Friday and Saturday 9am to 3pm. The clinic is closed on Wednesday and Sunday.
Yes. Ring (02) 9569 0199 as soon as the clinic opens and tell us it’s urgent. We’ll book the earliest appointment available.
Yes. Call (02) 9569 0199 to book. Let us know you’re coming from the Northern Beaches so we can plan your visits sensibly.
Yes. Saturday appointments suit families, and children can have check-ups, cleans, fillings and sports mouthguards done in the same trip.
Yes. We plan and place single implants and All-on-4 at our Dulwich Hill clinic, and explain costs after an exam. Implant placement is surgery and carries risks such as pain, swelling and infection, and it is not suitable for everyone. Results vary from person to person. We talk you through the alternatives at your consultation, and you are welcome to get a second opinion.
Book a weekend or evening slot and we’ll make the most of every trip across the harbour.
| Monday | 9am – 8pm |
| Tuesday | 9am – 8pm |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 9am – 8pm |
| Friday | 9am – 3pm |
| Saturday | 9am – 3pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
Balgowlah is in the Northern Beaches Council area (about Balgowlah). Nearby: Fairlight, Manly Vale, North Balgowlah, Balgowlah Heights · All areas · Google reviews
Page updated 21 October 2026
The Smile Spot – Affordable Family Dentist, providing dental services at Dulwich Hill, Marrickville, Canterbury, Sydenham, Petersham, Lewisham, Summer Hill, Enmore, New Town, Earlwood, Wolli Creek, Bardwell Park, Arncliffe, Kogarah, Rockdale, Banksia, Bexley, Bexley North, Tempe, St. Peters, Erskineville, Sydney, Leichardt, Inner West.
Mon - Tue : 9 am -8 pm
Thu : 9 am -8 pm
Fri - Sat : 9 am -3 pm
Closed on Wednesdays and Sundays
Comprehensive Care Package includes examination, X-rays (as many as required), scale/clean and Fluoride treatment at $240 , For children under the age of 17 years $180.