Your smile is the key to your confidence. Ideally, it exudes youth, health and vitality. Here at Dental on Clarendon, our dentists in South Melbourne are dedicated to improving the appearance of our patients’ smiles as well as their overall dental health.
Our state-of-the-art South Melbourne dental clinic – combined with our commitment to providing general and child dentistry, as well as cosmetic procedures from the best cosmetic dentists in Melbourne – ensures that everyone who visits us receives exceptional Melbourne-based dental care in a relaxed and friendly environment.
We invite you to schedule an appointment with the best dentist in Melbourne so you can experience firsthand what separates our South Melbourne dental clinic from all the rest! Our dentists and reception team are completely dedicated to making your appointment as easy as possible.
Get the support you need for a healthier, happier mouth. Dental on Clarendon is a modern office providing Melbourne dental care for all patients, offering a comprehensive range of general, specialist and cosmetic dental procedures and treatments for everyone. Our fully qualified dentists in Melbourne endeavour to provide superior services, focusing on your satisfaction – with everything explained in ‘plain English’ along the way!
Our practice is conveniently located at 383 Clarendon Street, South Melbourne (corner of Clarendon and Napier Streets) – we are a stone’s throw away from the leafy suburbs of Albert Park, Middle Park, the bayside suburbs of Port Melbourne and St Kilda, the eastern suburbs of Hawthorn, Richmond and Toorak, and the cityside suburb of Southbank. Free street parking is available, or if arriving by public transport, Tram number 12 runs past our front door. Get off at stop number 129 (corner of Clarendon and Park Streets) and take a one block stroll (approx. 3 minutes) to arrive at the practice.
Offering general, cosmetic, and restorative dentistry to cater to all your dental needs.
Utilising advanced dental technology for precise and comfortable treatments.
Specialised pediatric dentistry ensuring gentle and effective care for children.
Highly skilled and compassionate professionals dedicated to exceptional patient care.
Easily accessible clinic in South Melbourne with free street parking.
A welcoming and relaxing atmosphere to ensure a pleasant dental experience.
Cosmetic Dental Services
You can say goodbye to that wonky smile without having to endure traditional braces... Read more
Our staff are the best cosmetic dentists in
Melbourne. If your teeth are stained,
discoloured… Read more
Dental crowns and bridges are two of the best ways to strengthen decayed, chipped, or… Read more
Stained teeth can now be a thing of the past with a short session of… Read more
Dental crowns and bridges are two of the best ways to strengthen decayed, chipped or… Read more
Get the Smile of Your Dreams With Our Comprehensive Dental Makeovers… Read more
General Dentistry
Our practice offers the best advice and care, as well as a wide range of dental treatments… Read more
Dental Implants
If you have lost one or more teeth due to decay or trauma, dental implants are a… Read more
A dental payment plan that’s interest free forever.*
Dentist
Dr Ian Malkinson has had a love for dentistry from an early age. He followed his passion and dedication to dentistry, graduating in 1990 from the University of the Witwatersrand Dental School in Johannesburg, South Africa. As of 1993, Dr Malkinson successfully attained the Australian Dental Examination Council qualification.
In South Africa, Dr Ian Malkinson spent 3 years in public and private dental practices. He and his wife immigrated to Melbourne, Australia in 1994. Here in Melbourne, Ian has been a member of the Australian Dental Association since 1994.
Dr Malkinson has been the Principal Dentist of his South Melbourne dental practice since 1995. The dental practice has grown over time from a small solo practice to a large group practice which offers all aspects of dentistry using the latest in dental technology.
Over the years, Dr Malkinson has completed numerous advanced dental courses.
Dr Ian Malkinson believes that the health of the patient’s mouth is the foundation to all dental care. Once the teeth and mouth are healthy, Dr Malkinson provides the patient with a smile they can be proud of. He believes that one’s mouth reflects their inner health. Cosmetic procedures such as Invisalign and crowns provide them with the confidence to enjoy their oral health. Many times these “cosmetic” procedures are part of the process of a healthy mouth that can provide a lifetime of pleasure, comfort and well-being. Dr Malkinson constantly strives to keep up to date with all the latest information and technology to provide his patients with the best dental experience possible.
Dentist
Dr Reddy was born and raised in the Bayside suburbs of Melbourne. She graduated from The University of Melbourne in 2005 with honours, after which she worked in Echuca in rural Victoria for a few years before moving to Adelaide. In Adelaide she worked in both public and private dental clinics, as well as tutored dental students at The University of Adelaide where she enjoyed helping the students grow in skill and in confidence. She is currently involved The University of Melbourne’s mentor program which aims to provide practical support to final year dental students as they transition into the workforce.
Dr Reddy greatly believes that being a health care professional is a privilege and she has spent a lot of time volunteering her services to those less fortunate. She was involved in The University of Adelaide’s Community Outreach Dental Program which provides dental care to the most vulnerable members of our society, including those that are homeless, at risk of homelessness, and also refugees. Being involved in such a program taught Dr Reddy that providing oral care is not just important from a health point of view, but it can also be vital in helping people have greater confidence and a greater sense of self worth. Dr Reddy has also travelled overseas to provide volunteer dental treatment – in 2013 she travelled to India as part of a multidisciplinary group that included doctors, nurses, optometrists and physiotherapists to provide health care and liaise with local agencies to improve services.
Outside of dentistry, Dr Reddy’s main passion is for Latin dancing which has taken her to South America a couple of times, and has also encouraged her attempts at learning Spanish. In 2015 Dr Reddy completed a Graduate Diploma in Language and Culture Studies with The University of South Australia which helped her hone her Spanish skills – however the real test is always when trying to communicate in a foreign country. She would love to go to South America again to continue dancing and continue her efforts in mastering another language.
Dr Reddy is passionate about preventative dentistry for the whole family. She strongly believes that by being fully informed you will be best placed to make the optimum decision for your individual needs, and the needs of your family. She will go the extra mile to help you achieve your dental goals.
Dentist
Dentist
Dr Yingzhi (Alexandra) Xu obtained her Bachelor of Dental Surgery from the University of Otago, New Zealand in 2011.
During her studies, she had the opportunity to further her various interests in dentistry through research studies funded through scholarships. One of these projects resulted in publication with her as the second author in 2011.
After graduation, Dr Xu joined a large private practice in Perth’s CBD, where she worked for about four years. In 2015, Dr Xu moved to Melbourne and worked in private practice before joining Dental on Clarendon in late 2021.
Dr Xu believes that one of the most important components of dental excellence is listening to, and working together with, her patients to meet their needs and concerns. She also understands that seeing the dentist can be a source of anxiety for many. Therefore, Dr Xu strives to provide a relaxed environment and gentleness at every appointment.
Dr Xu is fluent in both English and Mandarin, having relocated at a young age with her family from China to New Zealand.
Outside of Dentistry, during her time in Perth, Dr Xu studied fashion design part-time at Curtin University and in 2014 won her category in Telstra Perth Fashion Festival Future Runway. Since moving to Melbourne, Dr Xu has continued in her creative pursuits and was one of the designers included in the Creative Victoria ‘Fashion Unites’ project with Multicultural Museums Victoria that was part of the Melbourne Fashion Festival Program 2021. Dr Xu’s interest in art and design gives her a keen eye for small detail and aesthetics that she applies to dentistry.
Dr Xu enjoys all aspects of general dentistry and looks forward to providing you with comprehensive dental care as part of the fantastic team at Dental on Clarendon.
Dentist
Born in Melbourne, Dr Vincent graduated from Melbourne High School and relocated to Cairns to attain his Bachelor of Dental Surgery degree at James Cook University. 11 years later he returned back to Melbourne and commenced working in the CBD in 2021. Dr Vincent has nine years experience as a dentist, predominantly in the private sector.
There are a large array of dental treatments that Dr Vincent is proficient in, including cosmetic dentistry (including full smile transformations), wisdom teeth surgery, restorative dentistry (fillings, crowns) and root canal treatments. He attributes his success in his profession to his philosophy to practice ethically, provide quality treatment and above all being very attentive to his patient’s needs, goals and apprehensions.
Outside of work Dr Vincent goes to church, enjoys fitness and keeping active, plans his year around overseas travel, spends time in line for coffee and pastries, getting waitlisted for booked-out restaurants and overall enjoying the culture that Melbourne has to offer.