Technology & Innovation

At Smile Design Orthodontics our Orthodontists use the very latest technology for accurate diagnosis and innovative treatment planning to ensure minimum treatment time and optimum treatment results.

  • Cone Beam CT Scanning is low dosage computed tomography X-ray imaging that can be used to produce fully interactive 3D images of the teeth, jaws and surrounding cranio-facial structures to analyse complex problems such as impacted or ectopic teeth, anatomical anomalies and also provide greater accuracy in dealing with routine procedures. Smile Design cone beam CT imaging is located at our Miranda surgery in conjunction with Canada Bay Medical Imaging.
  • Digital Patient Records are readily available at chairside computers to provide instant access to treatment details, photographic records, and 2D/3D imaging.
  • High-tech Braces are used at Smile Design Orthodontics to provide customised braces fitted to either the labial (outside) surface of the teeth using the fully interactive 3D computerised Insignia system, or the lingual (inside) surface of teeth using the Harmony system
  • Temporary Anchorage Devices (TADs) are mini-implants used to support more efficient or protracted tooth movements and minimise treatment time while avoiding more cumbersome treatment methods.
  • Modern facilities designed by our orthodontists to provide a friendly, open and comfortable environment with the privacy of individual treatment modules.
  • Sydney Seattle Study Club founded and hosted at Smile Design Orthodontics, is one of only five Australian branches of the world-wide network of the Seattle Study Club which is an interdisciplinary forum for collaboration between dental specialists and general dentists. We hold up to 10 meetings each year to discuss and plan co-ordinated management of challenging dental problems for our patients, to ensure they receive the best possible care from experienced leaders in our profession.  

Tour Our Practice

The Smile Design Orthodontics team would like to welcome you into our practice where we are proud to provide exceptional orthodontic treatment in a modern, friendly environment using state-of-the-art equipment, appliances and techniques.

Our present practice locations in Miranda, Hurstville and Engadine that opened in July 2009 were designed by our two principal orthodontists, Dr Michael Dineen and Dr Chrys Antoniou following many years’ experience in those same areas. Their design priorities focused on a contemporary and professional clinical environment where children, teenagers and adults feel relaxed and confident during orthodontic appointments, enjoying the panoramic views from Miranda and Hurstville without an intimidating presence of dental equipment.

We look forward to welcoming you into our practice in person.

Meet Our Team

 

The Orthodontists at Smile Design Orthodontics have the post-graduate qualification to be registered as specialist Orthodontists and, more importantly, provide specialist level orthodontic treatment. At Smile Design Orthodontics you will be treated by the Orthodontist of your choice at every appointment, ensuring optimum treatment results, in comfort and shortest possible treatment time. You need not settle for anything less.

Valuable members of our clinical team include Hygienists and Dental Assistants who both play an important role in ensuring your orthodontic treatment is comprehensively managed in comfort. Our Hygienists have the university qualification (degree) necessary for registration and to provide specific services under the supervision of your Orthodontist. Our Dental Assistants also have specific duties which can include taking x-rays and Cone Beam CT scans following completion of further qualification.

Our team at Smile Design Orthodontics appreciate the tight time constraints often imposed on our patients and parents by busy lifestyles. Our friendly and experienced reception staff and treatment co-ordinators will assist you with scheduling appointments and any general enquiries.

Come in and meet our team.  We know you’ll enjoy your experience with us at Smile Design Orthodontics to achieve a treatment result beyond your expectations, a beautiful smile and a valuable relationship you’ll be proud to recommend to your friends and family.

Our Philosophy

At Smile Design Orthodontics we use state of the art diagnostic and treatment techniques to customise your treatment plan specifically to your individual requirements and expectations in a modern, friendly environment.

Orthodontics is so much more than straightening teeth. At Smile Design Orthodontics our team collaborates with you, your family, your dentist and specialists from other disciplines as necessary, to achieve the optimum treatment result – a beautiful, healthy smile in harmony with balanced facial esthetics and profile.

Our Orthodontists at Smile Design Orthodontics are actively involved in study groups, post-graduate research and post-graduate teaching to maintain the skills and techniques required to provide the best, most up to date treatment for you. We use different types of braces to cater for specific orthodontic requirements, orthopaedic appliances for jaw correction and orthognathic procedures where surgical correction is also required.

The team at Smile Design Orthodontics will provide friendly, efficient service to provide you with the best possible treatment result using a combination of techniques if necessary, while minimising treatment time.