Healthy Smiles Australia was initially established as a mobile dental service in 2024, visiting kindergartens and schools all over Melbourne and regional areas from Ballarat, Cranbourne, Dandenong, Geelong, and Mildura.
We are dedicated to providing high-quality, family-friendly dental care in a warm and welcoming environment. Building on our experience with a successful mobile dental service, our new clinic in the heart of Niddrie, combines convenience with comprehensive treatments, including general, cosmetic and specialised dental care.
Our approach is friendly, helpful and caring. We are committed to making every patient feel comfortable with personalised care plans, and the highest standards of hygiene and sterilisation. We prioritise preventative care, provide tailored oral health education, and deliver exceptional services to help patients of all ages enjoy healthy smiles.
The Healthy Smiles team is the heart of everything we do. We are a small, personal and highly professional group of dental experts who are passionate about delivering exceptional care with a friendly, approachable touch.
Every team member shares our commitment to integrity, reliability and patient comfort. This ensures that every visit is safe, anxiety-free and tailored to your needs. From routine check-ups to more complex treatments, our team works together to make your experience as smooth and positive as possible.
Get to know the people behind your healthy smile, our dedicated professionals who genuinely care about you and your family’s dental health.
With over three decades of experience, Dr Bill Crawford is a highly respected and trusted member of our Healthy Smiles team. Known for his extensive knowledge, surgical expertise, and warm sense of humour, Dr Crawford puts his patients at ease and inspires confidence in everyone he treats.
Dr Crawford graduated from the University of Melbourne in 1989 and has since developed a strong focus in Orthodontics, Oral Surgery, and Cosmetic Rehabilitation. However, his true passion lies in surgical procedures and dental implants, where his skill and dedication truly shine.
He has completed numerous postgraduate studies in implant dentistry across Australia, including advanced training at the Sydney Medical Facility and Westmead Hospital. Dr Crawford further expanded his expertise internationally, studying under renowned implantologist Professor Aidi Palti in Germany. He has also completed specialised courses in implant placement and restoration with Associate Professor Stephen Chen and Dr Tony Dickinson.
Previously Dr Crawford was the Director of Gisborne Dental Group for over 30 years, where he provided high-quality care to generations of patients.
Dr Crawford offers a wide range of treatments, including:
Many of these procedures can be performed under general anaesthetic in hospital settings for patient comfort and convenience.
Bill is a member of the Australian Dental Association.
Dr Purva Gandhi is a dedicated and compassionate general dentist with over eight years of experience providing high-quality dental care. She currently works across multiple private practices in Melbourne, where she enjoys caring for patients from all walks of life and helping them achieve healthy, confident smiles.
After completing her Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) and obtaining Australian Dental Council (ADC) certification, Dr. Gandhi has continued to build her clinical expertise across all aspects of general dentistry. She has a particular passion for paediatric dentistry, orthodontics, and cosmetic dentistry, and takes great satisfaction in seeing her patients—especially children—feel comfortable and at ease in the dental chair.
Dr. Gandhi’s philosophy is rooted in empathy and precision. She believes in treating every patient as she would treat her own family, focusing on gentle, patient-centred care that addresses both functional and aesthetic needs. By taking the time to actively listen and understand her patients’ concerns, she ensures that every treatment plan is comprehensive, tailored, and aligned with each individual’s goals.
Beyond her clinical work, Dr. Gandhi remains committed to ongoing professional development and staying up to date with the latest advancements in dental techniques and technology. She believes that continuous learning is key to delivering modern, evidence-based care and enhancing the patient experience.
Outside of clinical practice, Dr. Gandhi enjoys spending quality time with her family, listening to podcasts, and going on hikes with her two beloved dogs. She values balance in life and believes that the same warmth, patience, and positivity she brings to her personal life are what make her patients feel truly cared for in the dental chair
Laura Nixon completed her Bachelor of Oral Health at Charles Sturt University. Laura has been in the dental industry for 17 years. Starting out as a dental nurse, Laura progressed to practice management and later found herself fulfilling her long-term goal taking on the role as an Oral Health Therapist. Laura spent 2021 working in ACT and Wagga Wagga community health clinics working closely with indigenous communities and gaining valuable experience in paediatric dentistry.
Laura is passionate about oral health promotion and minimal intervention dentistry. Her attention to detail, kind, caring and patient nature helps ensures that her patients have a comfortable and positive experience.
Outside of dentistry you can find Laura enjoying reformer Pilates classes, road tripping to her family holiday home in Echuca, spending time with family and friends and cooking up a storm in the kitchen.
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