Mend Dental

Mend Dental is a well-established, family-focused dental practice located in St Morris, an eastern suburb of Adelaide, South Australia, Australia. Founded in 1998, Mend Dental has been proudly serving the Adelaide community for over two and a half decades, during which time it has built deep roots in the local area — today serving its third generation of patients. In 2023, the practice relocated to a purpose-fitted, state-of-the-art dental center, significantly upgrading its facilities while preserving the warm, patient-focused culture that has defined Mend Dental since its founding. The new premises in St Morris are equipped with the latest dental technology, enabling the team to deliver a broader range of treatments with greater precision, efficiency, and patient comfort. Mend Dental is recognized as one of Adelaide's most trusted family dental practices, with a multi-generational patient base and a five-star reputation for emergency dental care, cosmetic dentistry, and comprehensive oral health services.

The practice's approach is defined by genuine care for each patient as an individual. The team at Mend Dental takes the time to understand patient goals — whether overcoming dental phobia, addressing a dental emergency, or transforming a smile — and tailors every treatment plan accordingly. With Dr. Arthur Shizas bringing over 30 years of clinical experience to the practice alongside colleagues Dr. Daniel Yeun, Dr. Serena Vi, and Dr. Zac Chua, Mend Dental in St Morris, Adelaide combines deep experience with the expertise of a new generation of dentists trained in digital and cosmetic dentistry at the highest level.

Treatments & Specialties

Mend Dental in St Morris, Adelaide offers a comprehensive suite of dental services covering general, restorative, cosmetic, and emergency dentistry:

• General & Family Dentistry: Routine check-ups, professional scaling and cleaning, dental fillings, preventive care, and oral hygiene guidance for patients of all ages — from children to seniors.
• CEREC Same-Day Crowns: Using advanced CEREC (Chairside Economical Restoration of Esthetic Ceramics) technology, Mend Dental designs and mills high-quality ceramic dental crowns in a single appointment, eliminating the need for temporary crowns and multiple visits.
• Dental Implants: Permanent titanium implant solutions for missing teeth, with comprehensive planning, surgical placement, and restoration handled by the experienced Mend Dental team.
• SureSmile Aligners: Discreet clear aligner therapy using the SureSmile system — translucent, removable orthodontic aligners suitable for adults and qualifying teens seeking straighter smiles without traditional braces in Adelaide.
• Dental Veneers: Custom porcelain and composite veneers crafted to correct chips, stains, gaps, and shape irregularities, delivering dramatic cosmetic improvements with a minimally invasive approach.
• Teeth Whitening: Professional in-chair and take-home whitening systems to brighten and refresh smiles, with options suited to different patient needs, sensitivities, and budgets.
• Root Canal Treatment: Expert endodontic therapy to eliminate infection, relieve pain, and save natural teeth, performed by experienced clinicians with a gentle, reassuring approach.
• Tooth Extractions: Safe and gentle tooth extractions including routine and surgical extractions, carried out with excellent pain management and clear aftercare guidance.
• Dentures: Affordable full and partial dentures, including denture repairs, crafted for optimal fit, comfort, and aesthetics to restore dental function and confidence.
• Emergency Dental Care: 5-star rated emergency dental services available seven days a week, including public holidays, from 7 am to 9 pm — providing reliable urgent care for toothaches, broken teeth, lost fillings, and dental trauma in Adelaide.

Technology & Facilities

The 2023 relocation of Mend Dental to a purpose-built, state-of-the-art dental center in St Morris brought with it a significant leap forward in clinical technology and patient facilities. The centerpiece is the CEREC same-day crown milling system, which enables digital scanning, design, and fabrication of ceramic restorations in a single appointment — a major advancement over the traditional two-visit crown process. Dr. Serena Vi's expertise in digital dentistry further enhances the practice's capability in this area. The practice also utilizes digital radiography for precise, low-radiation imaging, intraoral cameras for transparent patient consultations, and modern rotary endodontic systems for comfortable root canal procedures. The facility is fully equipped for dental implant planning and placement, with appropriate imaging to support safe, predictable surgical outcomes. All treatment areas adhere to rigorous sterilization and infection control standards consistent with Australian Dental Association guidelines. The new St Morris premises are designed to be welcoming, comfortable, and efficient — reflecting the practice's commitment to providing the best possible dental care experience in Adelaide.

Why Choose Mend Dental in Adelaide

There are many compelling reasons why patients across Adelaide and South Australia choose Mend Dental in St Morris:

• Over 25 years of trusted service: Founded in 1998, Mend Dental is one of Adelaide's most experienced family dental practices — now treating its third generation of patients with the same standard of dedicated care.
• Dr. Arthur Shizas — 30+ years of clinical experience: The practice is anchored by one of Adelaide's most experienced dentists, supported by a talented team of University of Adelaide-trained colleagues.
• CEREC same-day crowns: The availability of CEREC technology means patients can receive a high-quality ceramic crown in a single visit, saving time and reducing inconvenience.
• 7-days-a-week emergency care: Mend Dental's emergency dental service, available every day including public holidays from 7 am to 9 pm, ensures patients are never left without care when dental emergencies arise in Adelaide.
• Cosmetic dental expertise: With Dr. Serena Vi's Master of Dentistry and specialization in cosmetic and digital dentistry, Mend Dental offers advanced cosmetic solutions including SureSmile aligners, veneers, and whitening.
• State-of-the-art 2023 facility: The purpose-fitted dental center in St Morris provides patients with a modern, comfortable, and technologically advanced clinical environment.

Patient Experience

At Mend Dental, the patient experience is shaped by warmth, attentiveness, and a genuine commitment to individual care. The practice is known throughout Adelaide for its friendly atmosphere and patient-first philosophy — listening carefully to each person's concerns, goals, and anxieties, and tailoring every interaction accordingly. Patients with dental phobia are treated with exceptional sensitivity and patience, with the team skilled at helping nervous patients feel at ease. The practice's five-star rating for emergency dental care reflects the confidence Adelaide patients place in Mend Dental during their most stressful dental moments. Multi-generational patient families speak to the trust and continuity of care that Mend Dental provides — a rare quality in today's healthcare landscape. Whether visiting for a routine check-up or a complex cosmetic procedure, patients at Mend Dental in St Morris consistently experience the same high standard of personal, professional, and compassionate care.

Location

Mend Dental is located in St Morris, an established eastern suburb of Adelaide, South Australia, Australia. St Morris lies approximately 5 km east of the Adelaide CBD, nestled between the suburbs of Kensington, Marryatville, and Magill. The practice is conveniently accessible from the eastern inner suburbs of Adelaide including Norwood, Kensington, Burnside, and Campbelltown, with good road connectivity and parking availability nearby. The 2023 relocation to a purpose-fitted dental center in St Morris has enhanced the practice's facilities while keeping it accessible and central for its long-established patient community across eastern and central Adelaide.