Preventive Care
Keep teeth healthy and catch problems early.
General dentistry →From Russell Lea, The Smile Spot at 504 Marrickville Road is about 18 minutes away by car. We see patients until 8pm on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday and on Saturday mornings. Call your Dulwich Hill dentist on (02) 9569 0199.
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 RdIt’s 7.3 km, which is a fair way for a dental visit, so plan on about 18 minutes outside peak. From Lyons Road and Brent Street, wind through Seabrook Avenue, Barnstaple Road and Nield Avenue to Henley Marine Drive, then follow Timbrell Drive and Mortley Avenue and Boomerang Street, then on to Marrickville Road.
Leichhardt North light rail stop is a little over two kilometres from the centre of Russell Lea and sits on the L1 line, which runs to Dulwich Grove near us. Getting to it takes some effort, though, so most people drive and park on Marrickville Road or MacArthur Parade.
Open until 8pmWhen the clinic is a short drive rather than around the corner, timing matters. Weeknight appointments until 8pm let you come once peak traffic has thinned, and Saturdays from 9am to 3pm suit anyone who’d rather keep weekdays clear.
Routine visits include an exam of your teeth and gums and digital X-rays when they’re due. You can read about our regular dental check-ups, and why a teeth clean removes the hard tartar that brushing at home can’t shift.
Saturday family visitsRussell Park, Nield Park and Lysaght Park give local kids plenty of green space, and sport brings the odd knock. Saturday appointments mean you can bring siblings in back to back and only make the drive once.
Young patients start with a friendly first visit, then fluoride, sealants and fillings when they need them. Read up on kids’ dentistry at The Smile Spot and ask about a custom mouthguard for sport before the next season.
Same-visit crownsImplant treatment involves several appointments, so it helps to keep them in one place. From the first consultation to placement, dental implants near Russell Lea and All-on-4 are handled here, and our same-day crowns are made in the clinic.
For a brighter or more even smile, ask about whitening, bonding or veneers in composite, E-max or Zirkonzahn. An exam comes first, then a plain explanation of options and costs. Payment plans can be discussed when you visit.
Dr Dimitrios Thanos has more than 25 years in practice. If visits make you nervous, happy gas, oral sedation and IV sedation are all on offer. Read our story and meet the team at The Smile Spot.
Every treatment Russell Lea families need, in one Dulwich Hill clinic.
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 Russell Lea →Pain, swelling or a broken tooth? Call first.
Emergency dentist →Gentle care for gums and young smiles.
All dental services →About 18 minutes by car outside peak. The 7.3 km route heads along Henley Marine Drive and Timbrell Drive towards Marrickville Road.
Not directly. Leichhardt North light rail stop, on the L1 to Dulwich Grove, is a little over two kilometres away, so driving is usually easier.
Yes. There’s street parking on Marrickville Road and in MacArthur Parade next to the clinic. Some bays are timed, so check the signs.
Yes. Saturday and Friday hours are 9am to 3pm. On Monday, Tuesday and Thursday we’re open until 8pm.
Call The Smile Spot on (02) 9569 0199 when we open. Let us know it’s urgent and we’ll book the earliest appointment available.
Yes. Call or book online. If you’ve been putting off the dentist, that’s fine; your first visit starts with a full exam and a chat.
Yes. We care for kids from their first visit, including sealants, fillings and sports mouthguards, and Saturday times suit families.
Yes. Single implants and All-on-4 are planned and placed at our Dulwich Hill clinic, with costs explained 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 appointments make the drive simple, with street parking right beside the clinic.
| Monday | 9am – 8pm |
| Tuesday | 9am – 8pm |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 9am – 8pm |
| Friday | 9am – 3pm |
| Saturday | 9am – 3pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
Russell Lea is in the City of Canada Bay Council area (about Russell Lea). Nearby: Rodd Point, Wareemba, Chiswick, Drummoyne · 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.