Preventive Care
Keep teeth healthy and catch problems early.
General dentistry →Banksmeadow is about 27 minutes’ drive from The Smile Spot, our dentist in Dulwich Hill at 504 Marrickville Road. Evening appointments run until 8pm Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, and Saturdays are open from 9am to 3pm.
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 RdStart out along Coal Pier Road and Swinbourne Street, weaving through William, Banksia, Daniel and Daphne Streets to Botany Road. Mill Pond Road leads to General Holmes Drive, Joyce Drive and Qantas Drive, then Robey Street heads you towards Marrickville Road. It’s 11.4 km and roughly 27 minutes outside peak.
There’s no train station in Banksmeadow and no bus that comes straight to us, so public transport would mean at least one change. The drive is the simplest way. Once you arrive, there’s street parking on Marrickville Road and in MacArthur Parade beside the clinic, though some bays are timed.
Open until 8pmDaytime appointments aren’t always practical. On Monday, Tuesday and Thursday we see patients until 8pm, so you can drive over once work wraps up. Friday and Saturday hours are 9am to 3pm, useful if mornings suit you better.
Your check-up and exam includes a look at teeth and gums, plus digital X-rays when they’re due. Then comes a scale and clean to remove tartar. Coming in regularly lets small problems be treated while they’re still straightforward.
Saturday family visitsSaturdays around Banksmeadow might include a stop at Westfield Eastgardens or a visit to Nancy Hillier Park nearby. Add a Saturday dental appointment and the kids are seen without missing any school.
First visits are calm and simple so children feel at ease, and their teeth are then protected with fluoride and sealants. Read about children’s dental care. If they play contact sport, a custom-made mouthguard fitted to their bite is worth considering.
Same-visit crownsTreatment that takes several steps, like dental implants near Banksmeadow, is easier when one clinic manages the whole plan. Single implants and All-on-4 are both planned and placed here, so there’s only one route to learn.
For damaged teeth, crowns made in-house can often be fitted in one visit. If it’s about appearance, there’s teeth whitening, bonding and veneers in composite, E-max or Zirkonzahn. Dr Thanos explains each option and its cost after an exam.
Dr Dimitrios Thanos brings over 25 years in practice, and the clinic is equipped with laser dentistry and digital X-rays. Read about the team and The Smile Spot’s background before you book.
All of these treatments are available to Banksmeadow patients.
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 Banksmeadow →Pain, swelling or a broken tooth? Call first.
Emergency dentist →Gentle care for gums and young smiles.
All dental services →The drive is 11.4 km, about 27 minutes outside peak, via Botany Road, General Holmes Drive, Qantas Drive and Robey Street.
There’s no direct bus or train, so you’d need to change at least once. Driving is the simpler option for most trips.
Yes. Street parking is on Marrickville Road and in MacArthur Parade, right beside the clinic. Check signs, as some bays are timed.
Evenings until 8pm on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, and 9am to 3pm on Friday and Saturday. We’re closed Wednesday and Sunday.
Ring The Smile Spot on (02) 9569 0199 when we open. Explain it’s urgent and we’ll book the earliest appointment we can.
Yes. Book online or call. If you’re anxious about dental work, tell us, and we’ll talk about sedation options before treatment.
Yes, on Saturdays from 9am to 3pm. Children’s check-ups, fissure sealants and custom sports mouthguards can all be booked then.
Yes, from single implants to All-on-4. Everything is handled at our Dulwich Hill clinic, and you’ll know the 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.
Evening and Saturday times make the 27-minute drive easy to plan. Call (02) 9569 0199 to book.
| Monday | 9am – 8pm |
| Tuesday | 9am – 8pm |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 9am – 8pm |
| Friday | 9am – 3pm |
| Saturday | 9am – 3pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
Banksmeadow is in the Bayside Council area (about Banksmeadow). Nearby: Hillsdale, Eastgardens, Botany, Pagewood · 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.