Preventive Care
Keep teeth healthy and catch problems early.
General dentistry →Being honest, East Ryde isn’t next door: our dentist in Dulwich Hill is about 34 minutes away by car, at 504 Marrickville Road. Evening appointments to 8pm and Saturday mornings help make the drive worthwhile.
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 RdWind out through Melba Drive, Rudd Street and Elliott Avenue, then Moncrieff Drive and Rene Street to Pittwater Road. Ryde Road and Gladesville Road take you to Church Street and Burns Bay Road, which join Victoria Road. From there, Darling Street continues the trip towards Marrickville Road. Expect about 34 minutes for the 15.1 km when traffic is light.
The 506 is the local bus, but it doesn’t come anywhere near Dulwich Hill and there’s no nearby station, so public transport means a change or two. Most people drive. On arrival, park along Marrickville Road or in MacArthur Parade by the clinic, and check the time limits.
Open until 8pmWith a drive this long, it pays to book a time when the roads are quiet. Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays run until 8pm, so an evening slot avoids the worst of Victoria Road. Fridays and Saturdays open at 9am and wrap up at 3pm.
Bundle your exam, clean and any X-rays into one appointment and you only need to make the trip once each time. See how a dental check-up works and what’s involved in a professional scale and clean.
Saturday family visitsWhen one drive covers everybody, family bookings make the most sense. Parents and children can be seen in a row on a Saturday, then be back in time for a kick around Magdala Park or a walk along Buffalo Creek Reserve.
We see little ones from their very first visit, with fluoride and sealants as they grow. Read about dental care for kids, and pick up custom mouthguards for junior sport well before the winter season begins.
Same-visit crownsLonger treatments are where one familiar clinic helps most. Missing teeth can be replaced with single implants or All-on-4, assessed, planned and placed by the same dentist. Read about dental implants near East Ryde and how the process runs.
Damaged teeth may suit crowns made in-house, usually fitted the same day so there’s no second drive. For colour or shape, we offer teeth whitening, bonding and veneers, with options and costs explained after an exam.
Dr Dimitrios Thanos has spent more than 25 years in practice, and patients who travel tend to value continuity. Learn about the clinic team and The Smile Spot itself before deciding if the trip suits you.
The full list of treatments, worth the drive from East Ryde.
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 East Ryde →Pain, swelling or a broken tooth? Call first.
Emergency dentist →Gentle care for gums and young smiles.
All dental services →It’s 15.1 km by road, around 34 minutes outside peak via Pittwater Road, Ryde Road, Victoria Road and Darling Street.
No. The local 506 doesn’t reach Dulwich Hill and there’s no nearby train station, so you’d need to change. Driving is the simplest option.
Street parking is on Marrickville Road and in MacArthur Parade, right beside the clinic. Some bays are timed, so check the signs when you arrive.
Yes, until 8pm on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday. Friday and Saturday hours are 9am to 3pm, and we’re closed Wednesday and Sunday.
Yes. Call (02) 9569 0199 as soon as we open and say it’s urgent, and we’ll book the earliest appointment available.
Yes, new patients are welcome. Call or book online, and mention any nerves so we can talk about happy gas or sedation.
Yes. Saturday appointments let siblings be seen one after another, covering first visits, check-ups, sealants and sports mouthguards.
Yes. Implant consultations, single implants and All-on-4 are planned and carried out at our Dulwich Hill clinic, with costs explained after an exam.
Book an evening or Saturday time and make the trip count. Call (02) 9569 0199 or book online.
| Monday | 9am – 8pm |
| Tuesday | 9am – 8pm |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 9am – 8pm |
| Friday | 9am – 3pm |
| Saturday | 9am – 3pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
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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.