Preventive Care
Keep teeth healthy and catch problems early.
General dentistry →Menai to The Smile Spot is about 36 minutes by car, heading north over Alfords Point Road. We’re a local dentist in Dulwich Hill at 504 Marrickville Road, open until 8pm Monday, Tuesday and Thursday and on Saturdays.
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 usual route from Menai skips the Princes Highway entirely. From Menai Road you take Alfords Point Road north, then Davies Road and Fairford Road to the M5 Motorway. Leave the motorway at Wolli Avenue and work through Bray Avenue, Hartill-Law Avenue, Homer Street and Wardell Road, then on to Marrickville Road. It’s 22.5 km and roughly 36 minutes outside peak.
There’s no train station close to Menai and no bus that comes through to the clinic, so public transport needs a change and driving is the sensible choice. On arrival, look for street parking on Marrickville Road or in MacArthur Parade, which runs down beside us. A few bays are timed.
Open until 8pmA Saturday morning visit can be easier than battling weekday traffic out of the Shire. If evenings work better, Monday, Tuesday and Thursday appointments run until 8pm. Fridays close at 3pm, and the clinic is shut Wednesday and Sunday.
Dr Thanos checks your teeth, gums and any old fillings, with digital X-rays when needed. A clean at the same visit clears away tartar, so you only make the drive once. More on dental check-ups and hygiene appointments.
Saturday family visitsBetween Parc Menai, the local reserves and a quick stop at Menai Marketplace, just 0.2 km from the suburb centre, Saturdays fill up. Booking the kids in back to back means one trip covers the whole family.
First visits are relaxed and short, so younger children can get comfortable. We use sealants and fluoride to help protect teeth, and make custom mouthguards for junior footy, netball or hockey. Read about kids’ dentistry and sports mouthguards.
Same-visit crownsOur crowns are made in-house, so a broken tooth can often be repaired with a crown in one visit. That means one drive from Menai instead of two, and no temporary to look after.
Want a lighter shade or a more even smile? Ask about teeth whitening, bonding and veneers in composite, E-max or Zirkonzahn. For missing teeth, dental implants near Menai and All-on-4 are planned and placed in our Dulwich Hill clinic. Costs are explained after an exam.
With more than 25 years in practice, Dr Dimitrios Thanos treats the whole family under one roof, from children’s check-ups to implants. Laser dentistry and digital X-rays are part of routine care. Meet the dental team and read more about us.
Everything from fillings to implants for Menai families.
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 Menai →Pain, swelling or a broken tooth? Call first.
Emergency dentist →Gentle care for gums and young smiles.
All dental services →About 22.5 km by road, which takes roughly 36 minutes outside peak via Alfords Point Road, the M5 Motorway and Wardell Road.
No direct one. Menai has no nearby train station and no bus runs through to Dulwich Hill, so you’d need to change. Driving is simpler.
Generally, yes. There’s street parking on Marrickville Road and in MacArthur Parade beside the clinic. Watch for timed bays.
Yes. We’re open Saturday 9am to 3pm, and until 8pm on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday. Friday hours are 9am to 3pm.
Call (02) 9569 0199 as soon as we open and tell us it’s urgent. We’ll offer the earliest appointment available.
Yes. Call (02) 9569 0199 to book your first appointment. Let us know if you feel nervous so we can talk about sedation.
Yes. Children are welcome from their very first visit, and Saturday bookings help families avoid taking time off school.
Yes. Single implants and All-on-4 are planned and placed at our Dulwich Hill clinic, with costs and payment options discussed after an exam.
Late weeknights, Saturday mornings and a straightforward motorway drive. 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 |
Menai is in the Sutherland Shire Council area (about Menai). Nearby: Bangor, Barden Ridge, Woronora Heights, Woronora · 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.