Our team

Dr Joseph Paino graduated from the University of Melbourne in 1988 with a Bachelor of Dental Science, B.D.Sc. (Melbourne). He established Enhance Dental in 1995 on St Kilda Road, close to Melbourne’s city centre.

His clinical experience includes general, cosmetic and restorative dentistry, reconstructive dental treatment, prosthetic work involving dental implants, and Invisalign. His approach combines attention to detail with time to explain the options relevant to the person sitting in the chair.

You may also hear him called “Dr Joseph”. If you are considering treatment, tell him what you would like to understand, what concerns you and what matters most in your decision. Questions about a proposed procedure are welcome.

Our team can help arrange an appointment for that discussion. A biography provides background about your dentist; your own assessment is the place to establish which treatment, if any, is appropriate for your teeth and dental health.

Dr Paino completed Invisalign accreditation in 2002 and has undertaken Invisalign Advanced Clinical Workshops. He has provided Invisalign treatment since 2002 and uses individual assessment and planning when discussing clear aligner treatment.

His historical provider recognitions include Invisalign Platinum Provider in 2007 and Invisalign Platinum Elite Provider in 2008, 2009, 2010 and 2011. These recognitions are listed by the year received as part of his professional history.

If you are interested in straightening your teeth, explain any previous braces or aligners, changes you have noticed and your priorities. You can discuss alternatives as well as Invisalign, including whether further information or dental care is needed before planning treatment.

Our team can arrange a free initial Invisalign consultation. You can also read Invisalign Australia’s explanation of the treatment process before your visit, then discuss how the general information relates to your own situation.

Dr Paino’s professional development has covered aligner treatment, restorative and aesthetic dentistry, treatment planning, implants and patient comfort. His completed courses and workshops include:

• Invisalign Accreditation in 2002 and Invisalign Advanced Clinical Workshops.
• Oral Appliance Therapy for Snoring, Sleep Apnoea and Bruxism.
• Comprehensive Dental Treatment Planning, MSSC.
• The Mid-America Orthodontic Society course.
• SureSmile — A Paradigm Shift in Orthodontics.
• Achieving Optimal Aesthetics Utilising Digital Dentistry, 3M ESPE.
• The Art of Beautiful Smiles, Ivoclar Vivadent.
• Excellence in Dental Aesthetics, Nobel Biocare.
• Anaesthesia and Effective Pain Control in Dentistry, Henry Schein Regional.
• Dental implant courses involving Ankylos, Straumann and Nobel Biocare systems.
• Veneers, Treatment Sequencing and Composites, CD Seminars.

These courses represent continuing professional development following his Bachelor of Dental Science.

If a particular procedure interests you, ask how it would be assessed and planned in your circumstances. Our team can help organise the appropriate appointment so you can discuss the proposed care, its limits and the available alternatives directly with Dr Paino.

Dr Paino’s professional affiliations have included the Australian Dental Association, the Melbourne Seattle Study Club, the ADA city group and the Australian Prosthodontic Society’s Victorian Branch. They reflect interests in dental practice, treatment planning and restorative care.

Professional associations and study clubs form part of his background in ongoing learning. The training topics listed above give more detail about the areas he has studied, including treatment planning, restorative care, implants and orthodontic methods.

You are also welcome to ask Dr Paino about his experience with the treatment you are considering. The relevant discussion is how the proposed care would be planned for you, including the options, expected stages and questions you want answered.

Yes. You can discuss both the appearance of your smile and your dental health with Dr Paino. His experience includes porcelain veneers and teeth whitening, alongside restorative and reconstructive treatment. He welcomes questions about how different concerns might be considered together.

Start by explaining the changes that matter to you. You might want to discuss tooth colour, shape, spacing, older dental work or several issues at once. You do not need to arrive having selected a procedure or decided that a particular type of treatment is right for you.

Ask about the available options, their advantages and limitations, the likely sequence of visits and the costs involved. A proposed plan should be considered in relation to your own assessment, priorities and dental needs.

Our team can help you arrange the discussion and locate relevant information. Treatment photographs in the before-and-after gallery illustrate individual cases; they do not predict your result. Take time to ask how any example differs from your circumstances before deciding how to proceed.

Yes. Let our team know when booking if you feel anxious, have had a difficult dental experience or would like particular concerns discussed before an appointment. You do not need to minimise your worries or wait until treatment is about to start to mention them.

Dr Paino’s approach is relaxed, detailed and unhurried. Explain what would help you understand the visit, whether that means hearing the steps in advance, asking additional questions or discussing a concern about a particular procedure.

If you have questions about comfort or available treatment approaches, raise them with the dentist. The appropriate options depend on the proposed care and your individual circumstances; an online description cannot decide which approach is suitable for you.

You can read our information for nervous patients before calling. Our team can help communicate your concerns and clarify the appointment arrangements. Please explain any practical or communication needs when booking so they can be discussed in advance.

Our team has complementary roles. Brigitte, the practice manager, helps with appointment arrangements, practice information and the coordination of your visit. Her background includes dental practice management, nursing and assisting.

Elena is the practice coordinator. She handles day-to-day administration and billing, helping organise the work that takes place behind the scenes. If your question concerns an account or an administrative arrangement, explain what you need when contacting the practice.

Kush is a dental nurse who assists Dr Paino during procedures. Her role supports the preparation and flow of treatment and helps patients feel welcome in the surgery.

Dr Paino is the dentist to discuss assessment, diagnosis and treatment recommendations with. When you contact our team, describe whether your question concerns an appointment, an account or clinical care. That helps your enquiry reach the appropriate person.

Write down your main concerns and the questions you would like answered. Include relevant information about previous dental treatment, any current discomfort and the reason you are seeking an appointment. This gives the conversation a useful starting point.

Have your current medicines and relevant medical history available for the dentist to review. If you have recent dental records or X-rays, ask our team how to make them available. Existing records may be useful background, but their availability does not establish what assessment or imaging will be needed.

Bring private health insurance details if you intend to ask about benefits, and any written treatment plan or quotation you would like to discuss. You can also note timing, budget or work commitments that may affect your decisions.

Confirm the type of appointment you have booked, the location and the time to attend. Our team can clarify what information is needed for that visit. If you are unsure whether a general appointment or a specific consultation is appropriate, explain your concerns before choosing.

Yes. Ask for the proposed treatment and its fees to be explained before agreeing to proceed. Discuss what the quotation includes, whether further assessment is required and whether any separate dental work or later appointments may carry additional charges.

Our team can help with practical account questions and direct clinical questions about a treatment plan to Dr Paino. Keep the treatment information and quotation together so you can review what has been recommended and identify anything you would like clarified.

Private health insurance benefits depend on your policy and your insurer’s assessment. Confirm eligibility, waiting periods, limits and likely benefits directly with your insurer using the relevant treatment information. An estimate from an insurer is separate from the practice’s treatment fee.

For Invisalign, the Invisalign Cost page explains the advertised treatment categories, payment arrangements and inclusions. Our team can help you locate the information, while your consultation establishes which proposed option relates to your own assessment.

Yes. Enhance Dental offers a free, no-obligation initial Invisalign consultation with Dr Joseph Paino. No referral is required. The visit provides an opportunity to discuss your teeth, your priorities and whether Invisalign may be a suitable option.

Our team can help you arrange this particular appointment. When using the online booking system, select “FREE Invisalign or Cosmetic Consultation”. If you are unsure which appointment option applies, call the practice before completing your booking.

The free initial discussion is separate from the paid records and treatment stages, general examinations, cleaning and other dental services. It should not be taken to mean that every appointment with Dr Paino, all imaging or the complete course of treatment is free.

Read the FREE Invisalign Consultation page for the first-visit information and conditions attached to related offers. Ask about any proposed paid service before agreeing to it, and use the consultation to consider the next steps at your own pace.

Contact our team on (03) 9533 8488 and explain the question you need help with. Mention whether it relates to an upcoming appointment, a treatment plan, instructions you have received or an account enquiry, so the appropriate person can respond.

If you are unsure about treatment instructions, ask for clarification rather than trying to interpret them from a general webpage. The dentist may need further information or an appointment to assess a concern. Administrative staff can assist with arrangements but cannot replace that assessment.

It is useful to keep a short list of questions between visits. Bring it to your next appointment, or contact the practice sooner if you need an explanation before making a decision or following an instruction.

Our team can also help if your plans change or you cannot attend the time booked. Speak with the practice about the available arrangements and confirm any revised appointment details.

Away from dentistry, Joseph enjoys time with his wife, family and friends. His interests include photography, computers, movies, hi-fi and electronics. He also enjoys following his children’s interests, including martial arts, basketball, art and cooking.

Book through the appointment button on this page or call (03) 9533 8488 to speak with our team. Explain the reason for your visit so the appointment type can be clarified. If you cannot find an appropriate time online, contact the practice for assistance.

Enhance Dental is at Level 2, Suite 219, 566 St Kilda Road, Melbourne VIC 3004. Check the address and your confirmed appointment time before travelling, particularly if this is your first visit.

Ask about arrival arrangements, access requirements or anything else that could affect your visit when booking. Office hours describe the listed opening times; clinical hours and individual appointment availability can differ. Confirm the time and expected duration of your own appointment.

Our team can help you prepare for the visit and identify useful information to bring. If your request is specifically for a free Invisalign consultation, choose that appointment option and review the consultation details linked above.