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            Surgical & Restorative Super Centres in major population areas which perform the full All-on-4® treatment using the clinically proven Malo Protocol - a one stop All-on-4® Centre.

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            Local Access Partners are carefully selected to undertake crucial parts of your All-on-4® treatment in your area, so you only need to attend a Next Smile™ All-on-4® Centre for your surgery.

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What Is A Local Access Partner?

For your convenience, our carefully selected Next Smile™ Local Access Partners may undertake parts of your All-on-4® treatment. This can include your initial consultation and assessment, post-surgical reviews and the fitting of your final and permanent new teeth after a three to six-month-long healing period. As a Next Smile™ patient of one of our Local Access Partners, you will only need to attend our Next Smile™ Surgical Centre for the day of your surgery.

Welcome to Geelong Dental Centre

Geelong Dental Centre, 1st Floor, 200 Malop Street, Geelong VIC 3220

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Geelong Dental Centre

As a Next SmileTM patient of our Local Access Partner, you will only need to attend our Next SmileTM All-on-4® Ballarat Super Centre on the day of your surgery.Your trusted Local Access Partner Dentist, Dr Welsh, and Next SmileTM Dental Surgeon, Dr Johnston, work together to evaluate your individual situation and determine which treatment solution is best suited for you. As a Next SmileTM patient of our Local Access Partner, you will only need to attend our Next SmileTM All-on-4® Centres Ballarat Surgical Centre on the day of your surgery.This partnership ensures Geelong patients benefit from all the surgical experience and expertise of Next Smile Surgeon Dr Johnston, with the convenience of having nearly all appointments (apart from day of surgery) in Geelong.

Better Patient Outcomes

Dr Andrew Welsh and the team at Geelong Dental Centre are committed to providing Gold Standard dental care following the clinically proven Malo Protocol. The practice has long been dedicated to bringing the latest innovations in dental treatments to residents of Geelong and the surrounding region.

Dr Welsh, who is Geelong-born and raised, has accumulated over 15 years of experience in all aspects of dentistry, with profound knowledge and understanding of complex restorative treatments. A Next SmileTM Local Access Partner, their restorative and reconstructive dentistry services now also include All-on-4® full-arch restorations.

The Patient Journey Step-by-step

Step 1

Consultation

Meet with our highly skilled Local Access Partner Dentist Dr Welsh at the Geelong Dental Centre to discuss your specific requirements.

Step 2

Diagnosis

Dr Welsh and Next SmileTM All-on-4® Ballarat Super Centre Surgeon Dr Johnston assess your oral imaging and discuss your personal situation to determine your suitability for All-on-4®.

Step 3

Surgery

You will travel to Next SmileTM All-on-4® Ballarat Supercentre for your surgery with Dr Johnston and receive your provisional teeth on the same day.

Step 4

Smile!

All post-surgical reviews and the fitting of your final and permanent new teeth will be undertaken at the Geelong Dental Centre.

Our Dental Team

Meet your local Next SmileTM team of All-on-4® and dental implant experts: We offer compassionate and personalised dental treatments with the goal of making the highest standard of dental care accessible to all Australians. We’re looking forward to meeting you in person and making your dream of a natural-looking smile come true.

Dr Andrew Welsh

Practice Principal

Dr Welsh is a proud Geelong local who has 17 years of experience in all aspects of general dentistry. He joined Geelong Dental Centre in 2018 to focus on his passion for implant and prosthetic dentistry, where he is now the Practice Principal.

A natural people person, Dr Welsh is drawn to helping and mentoring others, teaching both Melbourne and LaTrobe University dental students. He has been the President of the Southern Group of the ADAVB for many years.

Dr Welsh is exceptionally well-regarded as a dentist (with a special interest in implants) by patients and other practitioners alike. His warm and friendly demeanour has earned him a loyal following of patients and he considers it a great privilege to use his skills to make a real difference to his patients’ lives.

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Lauren Walter

Geelong Dental Centre Treatment Coordinator

Lauren was born and raised in Horsham, Victoria and moved to Geelong in 2015 after completing a Victorian Certificate of Education program.

Lauren graduated with a Bachelor of Communications, majoring in Journalism from Deakin University in Geelong, Soon after, she began working at Geelong Dental Centre and completed her certificate III in Dental Assisting.

A few years later, Lauren moved into a treatment coordinator role which involved writing and coordinating treatment plans for patients and managing the practices social media as well as other administrative tasks to assist Dr Andrew Welsh.

Today, Lauren works closely with Next SmileTM All-on-4® Centres Ballarat treatment coordinator Jaye to allow for a successful LAP partnership, coordinating all Next SmileTM All-on-4® Centres patients’ treatment schedules, beginning with the first consultation through to ongoing care.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who will perform my All-on-4® procedure?

Next Smile™ All-on-4® Centre is a world-leading provider of dental implants and All-on-4® restorative dental services. Our highly skilled dental surgeons have been transforming smiles in their local communities over many, many years.

Dr Johnston, a Malo-certified Next Smile™ dental surgeon, is a renowned expert in his field and as part of the Australian All-on-4® network of dental professionals, operates out of the Next Smile™ Ballarat Surgical Super Centre.

If you are accessing treatment via our Next Smile™ Local Access Partner Geeling Dental Centre, Dr Welsh’s competent team will prepare and plan your All-on-4® with Dr Johnston and undertake any post-surgical care so that you will only be required to travel to Next Smile™ Ballarat for your surgery.

We regularly hold free educational seminars, both on and offline, where you can meet and talk to your local implant team. If you’d like your situation assessed by a dental professional or require further information on our services, please get in touch!

How long do All-on-4® and dental implants last?

All-on-4® with dental implants are a permanent solution to missing teeth and a fixed alternative to dentures. However, the long-term success of your dental implants also depends on your oral health habits. With good care and regular professional cleaning, you can do your part to ensure the longevity of your All-on-4® with dental implants.If you have any questions about what your oral hygiene might look like after your treatment, read our guide on prolonging the life of your All-on-4® with dental implants.

When is All-On-4® treatment suitable for me?

Many factors may affect your suitability for All-on-4® and dental implants. To assess your situation, Next Smile™ Dental Surgeon Dr Johnston and Local Access Partner Dr Welsh will examine your dental and overall health, as well as your patient history.

Considering the results of your initial consultation and assessment, they will then recommend a tailor-made treatment solution that serves your needs and preferences.

What is the average price of an All-on-4® treatment with dental implants?

During the initial assessment at our Local Access Partner Geelong Dental Centre, we’ll outline the estimated treatment cost for you. Dr Welsh and his team will also identify any possible complications to your treatment that may raise treatment costs and advise you accordingly.We know that the treatment price can be a barrier that keeps some of our patients from the smile that they deserve. Next Smile™ Ballarat and the Geelong Dental Centre offer various funding arrangements and payment plan options to help you access your All-on-4® treatment.

How do I book an appointment for an All-on-4® consultation with Dr Welsh at the Geelong Dental Centre?

If you are ready for permanent, new teeth that look and feel good, don’t hesitate to contact the friendly team at our Western Victorian Next Smile™ Local Access Partner Geelong Dental Centre. Our qualified partner will assess your situation and propose a treatment tailored to your needs and preferences.

Next Smile™ Ballarat runs regular, free information evenings online and at several locations in Western Victoria. Check out our upcoming events to book your spot!

See below for contact details or to request a booking, and our team will be in touch with you very soon.

Got Questions?

Give our friendly team a call and we will sort it out!

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Next SmileTM Local Access Partners Geelong Dental Centre
  • Call us on (03) 5223 2833
  • info@gdic.com.au
  • www.geelongdentalcentre.com.au
  • 1st Floor, 200 Malop Street Geelong VIC 3220
Our Opening Hours
  • Monday – Wednesday
  • 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Thursday
  • 8:30 AM – 6:30 PM
  • Friday
  • 8:30 AM – 2:30 PM
  • Saturday – Sunday
  • Closed
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You can attend an information evening in person at one of our locations, we also provide virtual sessions online, too. Or if you’d like further information or a personal consultation, please get in touch.

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