Ivanhoe Smiles – Shop in Ivanhoe

A Legacy of Care in the Heart of Ivanhoe

For almost 90 years, the address at 204 Upper Heidelberg Road has quietly upheld a tradition of dental care for the local community. The people have changed, the technology has evolved, and the needs of patients have grown — but one thing has remained constant: a commitment to genuine care.

The story of Caring and Gentle Dentistry began in 1979, when Dr Christopher Gliddon founded the practice in Rosanna. With a calm, considered approach and a belief in treating patients with respect, the clinic quickly earned the trust of generations of families. Eventually relocating to its current Ivanhoe location, it continued to grow, always guided by the same values of compassion and clinical integrity.

In 2025, the practice entered a new chapter under the leadership of Dr Sobiya Pathmalinkam. With deep respect for the clinic’s heritage, she reimagined it as Ivanhoe Smiles — a name that reflects both the suburb it proudly serves and the positive, personal care it offers every patient.

Ivanhoe Smiles is more than a new name. It represents a thoughtful evolution: a modern dental clinic that blends trusted experience with innovation, designed to meet the needs of today’s families and professionals. Our focus is simple — to deliver the highest standard of care, in a space where you feel listened to, understood, and comfortable.

Some patients come to us for regular care; others are starting a journey toward restoring or transforming their smile. Whatever brings you in, we take the time to get to know you — your concerns, your goals, your preferences — so that your care always feels considered, never rushed or routine.

Our team is proud to look after patients from across Ivanhoe, the surrounding suburbs, and all corners of Melbourne who are looking for a dental home they can trust and return to — not just once, but for life.

Behind our calm rooms and advanced tools is something that matters even more — trust. The kind of trust that’s built over time, through honest conversations, skilled hands, and care that genuinely considers your needs.

At Ivanhoe Smiles, we’re here to support your oral health, your comfort in the chair, and your confidence in every smile — now, and for the years ahead.

We’d love to welcome you.