About Us
Formerly known as Australian Unity Dental Box Hill, we have been dedicated to providing top-quality dental care since our establishment since 2005. With a strong commitment to the well-being of our patients, our clinic offers a comprehensive range of dental services tailored to meet diverse needs.
We provide various dental treatments, including preventative and diagnostic treatments. So, you can find everything you need to achieve the perfect smile in an environment designed for your comfort and peace of mind.
Our specialist oral surgeon is based at our Spring Street clinic and attends the Box Hill clinic upon prior arrangement.
Travel and parking:
- Metered street parking on Whitehorse Road.
- Paid, multi-level parking available on Watt Street.
- We're close to both the Box Hill train station and Box Hill tram stop.
National Dental Care is part of Australian Unity’s No Gap Dental network. Members with eligible cover will still be able to enjoy up to 100% back on selected preventative dental treatment (up to your yearly limit*).
*Terms and conditions apply: Available on selected extras covers and yearly limits may apply.
Meet the Team
At the heart of everything we do is our friendly team — highly trained to deliver state-of-the-art treatments in a relaxed environment designed for your comfort and peace-of-mind.
Dr Davin Pinto
Dentist
Fathima Samsudeen
Oral Health Therapist
Dr Jason Tan
Dentist
Dr Jason Ho
Dentist
Karim Faltas
Oral Health Therapist
Dr Lakshmi Arunachalam
Dentist
Dr Mai Elthanbouli
Dentist
Dr Sahar Maki
Dentist
Dr Davin Pinto
Dentist
Fathima Samsudeen
Oral Health Therapist
Dr Jason Tan
Dentist
Dr Jason Ho
Dentist
Karim Faltas
Oral Health Therapist
Dr Lakshmi Arunachalam
Dentist
Dr Mai Elthanbouli
Dentist
Dr Sahar Maki
Dentist
Dr Davin Pinto
Dentist
Fathima Samsudeen
Oral Health Therapist
Dr Jason Tan
Dentist
Dr Jason Ho
Dentist
Karim Faltas
Oral Health Therapist
Dr Lakshmi Arunachalam
Dentist
Dr Mai Elthanbouli
Dentist
Dr Sahar Maki
Dentist
Dr Davin Pinto obtained a Bachelor of Dental Science in 2009 and has been an avid practitioner of dentistry ever since. He is a passionate Box Hill dentist with an unwavering desire to acquire additional knowledge and insight in order to stay at the precipice of dental discovery and breakthrough.
With over 11 year worth of solid clinical experience under his belt, Dr Pinto is able to provide a plethora of treatment solutions tailored to your needs and requirements. His meticulous perfectionism allows him to deliver the highest standard of care regardless of complexity.
Lastly, Davin aspires to achieve bright, beautiful and healthy smiles through a minimally invasive, cost effective and pain free procedure.
Fathima Samsudeen
Oral Health Therapist
Fathima Samsudeen completed a Bachelor of Oral Health in 2013, venturing forth on her journey to become a leading oral health therapist in Box Hill.
After providing dental services to a variety of diverse communities across Australia, Ms Samsudeen joined Australian Unity Dental and delivers top tier care that is personalised and tailored to suit client needs.
With a keen eye for detail and a meticulously planned out treatment, Fathima is able to help maintain bright, beautiful and radiant smiles that are both aesthetic and functional. She can confidently offer you a portfolio of multifarious dental solutions ranging from routine check-ups and fillings to thorough cleansing and fluoride applications.
Dr Jason Tan graduated with a Bachelor of Health Sciences in Dentistry and Masters of Dentistry. He has worked in clinics across regional Bendigo and metropolitan Melbourne, gaining exposure to a multitude of clinical experiences and fostering patient relationships from all walks of life.
Dr Tan is known for his friendly cheerful demeanour within the clinic. With a combination of joviality and bad puns, he strives to ensure every patient experiences an entertaining and stress-free dental appointment. Dr Tan has a special interest in preventative dentistry, indirect crown/bridge work and surgical extractions.
Outside of the clinic, Dr Tan loves a good Netflix series binge, traversing the Melbourne foodscape and catching up with friends.
Dr Jason Ho graduated from the University of Melbourne in 1997. He is a very experienced dentist who aims to preserve as many teeth as possible without overtreating. He is gentle, caring and very punctual!
Dr Ho is an Australian-born Chinese who speaks Cantonese, he enjoys playing tennis and riding bikes with his wife and three kids. A tragic Carlton supporter, he is also an avid sports fan.
Karim Faltas
Oral Health Therapist
Karim is an Oral Health Therapist who graduated from Charles Sturt University with a special interest in pediatric and restorative dentistry. He also holds a Dental technician degree, completed in 2019.
Karim enjoys all aspects of dentistry and aims to empower patients to overcome their dental anxieties, in a safe and comfortable environment.
Karim is fluent in both Arabic and English and enjoys catching up with friends and family, playing soccer and racing go-karts in his spare time.
Dr Lakshmi Arunachalam
Dentist
"Dr Lakshmi Arunachalam earned a Bachelor of Dental Science from Melbourne University in 2002. Although proficient in all aspects of modern dental care, Dr Arunachalam is specifically interested in the administration of endodontics, bridges, crowns and surgical extractions.
Having worked at a multitude of public and private practices through Australia, Lakshmi has amassed a plethora of knowledge, established a loyal patient base and secured her status as a highly competent Box Hill dentist.
She continues to upskill and acquire additional training and knowledge by attending a variety of professional development courses throughout the globe.
Aside from dentistry, Dr Arunachalam spends the majority of her time with her loving husband and 2 children."
Dr Mai Elthanbouli
Dentist
Dr Mai completed a Bachelor of Dental surgery with honours at Alexandria University in 2005, having also completed her Australian Dental Council certification.
Dr Mai enjoys implementing emergency treatment, crowns, veneers, restorative treatments, root canal treatment, and dentures. Her diligence in providing a high level of patient care is evident in the education she provides her patients on how to achieve the ultimate goal of decay free dentition.
Dr Mai believes that one never stops learning, continuously building her knowledge of Dentistry through ongoing professional development. She all enjoys sharing her insight, tutoring undergraduate and overseas dentists.
In her spare time, Dr Mai enjoys travelling, cooking, and spending time with family. She is fluent in English, Arabic and French.
Dr Sahar Maki earned a Bachelor of Oral Health in Dental Science and Graduate Diploma of Dentistry in 2011.
Drawing on years of clinical experience working alongside leading dental practitioners and specialists in the field, Dr Maki is fully adept at providing you with a range of multifarious dental solutions like advanced orthodontics and implant restoration.
She is a highly driven Box Hill dentist with an insatiable thirst to stay on top through attendance of dental conferences and conventions held across Australia and abroad.
With a laser-like focus, profound clinical insight coupled with a gentle chairside manner, Sahar has been able to amass a fiercely loyal patient base.
