Preventive Care
Keep teeth healthy and catch problems early.
General dentistry →The Smile Spot sits about 39 minutes west of Vaucluse, at 504 Marrickville Road. We’re a dentist in Dulwich Hill open late on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, with Friday and Saturday hours 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 along Fitzwilliam Road and Hopetoun Avenue to New South Head Road, then duck into the Cross City Tunnel and out via the Western Distributor. The Crescent and Johnston Street take you to Parramatta Road, and Cannon Street, Westbourne Street and Crystal Street lead on towards Marrickville Road.
The trip is 18.8 km and usually around 39 minutes outside peak. Leave the car on Marrickville Road or in MacArthur Parade beside the clinic, minding any timed bays. Public transport from Vaucluse involves a change somewhere along the way, so driving through the city is the straightforward choice.
Open until 8pmA cross-town appointment is easier when it’s booked well in advance. Monday, Tuesday and Thursday evenings until 8pm suit people working in the city, since the clinic is on the far side of the CBD from home and the tunnel run can fit after work.
Expect an exam, a clean and digital X-rays when they’re due. Our pages on twice-yearly check-ups and professional cleans explain the visit, and you can book the two together to keep trips to a minimum.
Saturday family visitsA Saturday booking means the children don’t miss school and you’re back east in good time for an afternoon at Parsley Bay Reserve or a wander around Vaucluse House nearby. Book brothers and sisters back to back and the whole family is done in one go.
Early visits focus on getting comfortable in the chair, plus fluoride and sealants where useful. Read about our approach to kids’ dentistry. For children in rugby, hockey or other contact sport, ask about custom mouthguards fitted to their bite.
Same-visit crownsCosmetic patients often start with a consult about colour and shape. We offer teeth whitening, bonding and veneers in composite, E-max or Zirkonzahn, and once we’ve examined your teeth we’ll set out the options and costs so you can decide without pressure.
Restorative work is handled here too. Dental crowns are made in-house, often in a single visit, and dental implants near Vaucluse or All-on-4 are planned and placed in our Dulwich Hill rooms. Payment plans and health fund claims can be discussed.
Nearly forty minutes is a fair way to go for a dentist, and there are clinics closer to the harbour. If you do make the drive, it’s usually for continuity with Dr Dimitrios Thanos, who brings 25+ years in practice. Learn about our practice or meet our team.
Cosmetic, restorative and family care, worth the drive from Vaucluse.
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 Vaucluse →Pain, swelling or a broken tooth? Call first.
Emergency dentist →Gentle care for gums and young smiles.
All dental services →About 39 minutes outside peak. The 18.8 km drive uses New South Head Road, the Cross City Tunnel and the Western Distributor, then Parramatta Road.
Not directly. Any public transport trip from Vaucluse to the clinic needs at least one change, so we suggest driving.
There’s street parking on Marrickville Road and in MacArthur Parade, right beside us. Some bays are timed, so check the signs.
Yes. Saturday and Friday run from 9am to 3pm, and Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 9am to 8pm. We’re closed Wednesday and Sunday.
Call The Smile Spot on (02) 9569 0199 when we open. We’ll book the earliest appointment available, and you can tell us what’s happening when you call.
Yes. Book online or phone (02) 9569 0199, and mention any concerns so we can plan enough time for your first visit.
Yes, we see children from their first visit onwards. Saturday appointments make things easier for families travelling across town.
Yes. Single implants and All-on-4 are planned and placed at our Dulwich Hill clinic, after a consultation to check they suit you.
Choose a Saturday or weeknight time that suits the drive. 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 |
Vaucluse is in the Woollahra Municipal Council area (about Vaucluse). Nearby: Watsons Bay, Dover Heights, Rose Bay, Point Piper · 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.