Manchester Rd Dental Surgery

10/05/2026

Mums are the reason we learn to smile first 💕

This Mother’s Day, we celebrate the ones who taught us to care, to laugh, and to show up with love every single day.

To all the mums, grandmothers and mother figures in our community — thank you for everything you do 🌸

From all of us at Manchester Road Dental Surgery, Happy Mother’s Day 💐

HealthySmiles

09/05/2026

Mums are usually the ones reminding everyone else to book their appointments while putting themselves last 💕

This Mother’s Day is the perfect reminder for Mums to take a little time for themselves too 🌸

Whether it’s time for an exam, a clean, or simply taking a little time for herself, we’d love to help Mums feel cared for this Mother’s Day

Tag a mum who deserves a little extra appreciation this Mother’s Day 💐

☎ 9726 5484
🏡 27 Manchester Road, Mooroolbark 3138
⏰ Mon 8:00am–7:00pm, Tues–Thurs 8:00am–5:30pm, Fri 9am–5pm & Sat 9am–12pm

21/04/2026

Our lovely patient came to us with concerns about difficulty cleaning her teeth due to crowding.

With careful planning and 11 months of orthodontic treatment using clear aligners, we were able to improve the alignment of her teeth, making them easier to maintain long-term, and creating a more balanced, wider, confident smile.

Watch her clear aligner transformation in the video above 😁📸

Thinking about starting your own smile transformation? Did you know we offer complimentary consults for smile makeovers and clear aligner treatment.

Book yours today at:
https://manchesterrddental.com.au/make-an-appointment/

Treatment completed by Dr David Rivadillo, General Dentist
AHPRA registration number: DEN0001594274

Patient consent obtained for use of this video. Images are unedited and shown with consistent lighting and positioning.

Results may vary between patients. Individual treatment outcomes depend on individual clinical circumstances.

☎ 9726 5484
🏡 27 Manchester Road, Mooroolbark 3138
⏰ Mon 8:30am–7:30pm, Tues–Thurs 8:30am–6pm, Fri 9am–5pm & Sat 9am–12pm
✉ www.manchester.rd.dental@gmail.com" rel="ugc" target="_blank">www.manchester.rd.dental@gmail.com

StraightTeeth SmileMakeover CroydonDentist MelbourneOrthodontics ManchesterRdDental AlignedSmile

08/04/2026

APPOINTMENTS FILLING FAST!

Make the most of the school holidays for you and your child 🏫🦷

At Manchester Rd Dental Surgery, the school break is a great time to prioritise your child’s smile.

Eligible children may be able to access the Medicare Child Dental Benefits Schedule, which can provide up to $1,158 in dental benefits over two calendar years for a range of basic dental treatments. This may include oral examinations, cleans, X-rays, fillings and more. ✨

*If your child was eligible and first used the program in 2025, they may still have up to $1,132 available across their current two-year period.

To be eligible, your child must:
• Be aged 0–17 years
• Have Medicare
• Meet the relevant Centrelink or Family Tax Benefit requirements

You can check your child’s eligibility through your Medicare online account, or simply give our friendly team a call and we can help.

☎ 9726 5484
📍 27 Manchester Road, Mooroolbark

*Benefits are provided under the Medicare Child Dental Benefits Schedule. Eligibility criteria apply and treatment outcomes vary between patients.

01/04/2026

🐣 EASTER OPENING HOURS 🐣

We will be closed over the Easter long weekend:
Good Friday – Friday 3 April
Easter Saturday – Saturday 4 April
Easter Sunday – Sunday 5 April
Easter Monday – Monday 6 April

We will reopen Tuesday 7 April.

Keep your teeth happy this Easter:
🍫 Enjoy chocolate in moderation
💧 Rinse with water after sweet treats
🦷 Brush twice a day and don’t forget to floss
🥚 Be careful with hard Easter eggs to avoid chipped teeth

Wishing all of our wonderful patients a safe and happy Easter from the team at Manchester Rd Dental Surgery!

Emergency appointments can be secured online. Alternatively, leave us a message, and we will get back to you ASAP.

☎ 9726 5484
📍 27 Manchester Road, Mooroolbark
📧- www.manchester.rd.dental@gmail.com" rel="ugc" target="_blank">www.manchester.rd.dental@gmail.com
⏱️- Mon 8am- 7pm, Tues/Wed/Thurs- 8am-5:30pm, Fri- 9am-5pm, Sat 9am- 12pm

24/11/2025

🦷 Thank You for Your Patience! 🦷

A huge thank you to all our wonderful clients for your understanding on Saturday while we were closed for a little team-bonding adventure!

We spent the day putting our problem-solving skills to the test with Melbourne Survivor, and what a fun-filled, laughter-packed experience it was. 🌴🔥

We’re happy to report that we survived the challenges — including having to vote each other out 😅! — and came out the other side as a stronger, more connected team, ready to keep providing the best care for our community.

Thank you again for your patience and continued support!

08/07/2025

School holidays are a great opportunity to book your family in for their professional oral health examinations !🦷

Remember to take advantage of the Medicare Child Dental Benefits program, which provides free dental care to qualified children!

Under the Child Dental Benefits Schedule, eligible children can receive up to $1132 in coverage for dental treatment. Make sure to take advantage of these updates for your little ones. If you’re unsure about your child’s balance, you can enquire with Medicare or speak to one of our friendly team members, who can assist.

For further information or to check your child’s eligibility, feel free to give us a call or complete the form on our website & https://manchesterrddental.com.au/free-kids-dental/

📞- 9726 5484
🏠- 27 Manchester Road, Mooroolbark 3138
⏱️-Mon 8am-7pm, Tues/Wed/Thurs 8am-5:30pm, Fri
9am-5pm, Sat 9am -12pm
📧- www.manchester.rd.dental@gmail.com" rel="ugc" target="_blank">www.manchester.rd.dental@gmail.com

22/06/2025

🌧️☕ Come join us for Cancer Council’s Biggest Morning Tea – happening right here right now! 🧁🌟

It might be cold, rainy, and windy even sunny outside, but it’s definitely warm and welcoming in here – and we’ve got plenty of delicious baked goodies waiting for you!

We’re raising funds for the Cancer Council, and we’d love to see our amazing community come together to support this important cause. You don’t need to be a patient or have an appointment – just drop in, come say hi, grab a treat, and donate if you can.

We’ll be serving until we run out of treats, so swing by soon! (Lots of vegan, GF options too)

Here’s a link to support our fundraiser https://www.biggestmorningtea.com.au/fundraisers/ManchesterRdDental

🕘 Today – until the goodies are gone!

Every cuppa and every coin helps. 💛

17/06/2025

We’re proud to share that Dr David’s recent charity mission trip has been featured in the local newspaper!

Check out the article to read more about the trip, the inspiring work and the lives touched along the way. 🦷🌍

Embarking on a first-ever mission trip to provide essential dental care to a community escaping turmoil has hopefully formed a long-term partnership with future plans to expand. Mooroolbark's Manchester Road Dental Surgery dentist Dr David Rivadillo joined eastern suburbs charity Sharing Hope on its...

29/05/2025

Mission Accomplished: A Week of Hope and Healing
After four impactful days on the ground, Dr. David has completed his mission trip serving the Karen refugee community. In just 4 days, 132 patients received care, with 164 fillings 🦷, 57 extractions💪, and even 1 crown recemented 👑.
Every smile restored and every patient helped was a true privilege.
We are incredibly grateful for the opportunity to serve and are hopeful this is just the beginning of a long-term connection with the Karen people.

A heartfelt thank you to Sharing hope for making this mission possible. Their dedication to bringing care and compassion to communities in need is truly inspiring.

Thank you to the wonderful businesses(matrix dental services, SDI, GC Australia, MDDI and Colgate) who helped by donating some dental supplies. Without your support this would not have been posssible.

🙏 Thank you for your patience and support over the past week. Dr David is back in the surgery next week. �👉 To learn more about the amazing work Sharing Hope is doing and to donate, please follow the link below:
https://sharinghope.org.au/