Specialist Dental Care For Everyone

Helping people with dental fears and special health needs achieve a lifetime of healthy smiles.

The Mind Body Teeth Difference

At Mind Body Teeth we believe excellent oral health, a nice smile and pain-free chewing should belong to everyone.

Dr Avanti Karve is a leading special needs dentist in Australia. Her doctorate in special needs dentistry together with 20+ years in practice equips her with a unique skillset to provide you with the best evidence-based dental treatment tailored to suit your needs.

With the help of her talented and passionate team,

Dr. Karve is redefining the standard of care for patients with special needs in Australia.

At Mind Body Teeth, we understand the challenges of caring for persons with additional needs.

Let us take care of you or your loved one with the compassion, patience, and expertise you deserve.

Our Services

Dental Care for Persons With a Physical Disability

We provide accessible, comfortable dental care for patients with physical disabilities. Our clinic has been specifically designed to be mobility-friendly with carts and chairs which all move out of the way to allow for wheelchairs and beds to come in. Our team is trained to make you the most comfortable. We focus on tailored prevention, gentle treatment, and long-term oral health for individuals with conditions like cerebral palsy, spinal injuries, and muscular dystrophy.

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Dental Care for Persons With Anxiety

Dental anxiety and dental fear is real and should never be downplayed. We provide compassionate care for individuals with dental anxiety, creating a calm and supportive environment. We tailor each visit to you by understanding triggers and building trust via a trauma-informed approach. Our aim is to work with you so we can make dental care a more positive and manageable experience. This might be via desensitisation, working with your psychologist, happy gas, gentle sedation or treatment under general anaesthesia. We are one of the only clinics in Australia to offer the full range of management options.

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Dental Care for Persons With an Intellectual Disability

We provide gentle, patient-centred dental care for individuals with intellectual disabilities. Our team adapts communication and techniques to each person's needs, ensuring a calm and respectful experience. With familiarisation visits, visual aids, and sensory-friendly spaces, we build trust and support safe, confident access to essential dental treatment.

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Dental Care for Seniors

We provide coordinated dental care for senior citizens with complex medical conditions such as heart disease, diabetes, epilepsy, and immune disorders. Your oral health and general health are intimately linked. Ensuring your mouth is healthy before commencing bisphosphonate therapy or chemotherapy is critical. That's why, our team works closely with medical providers to ensure your treatment is timely, safe and integrated. We follow hospital-grade protocols, prioritising safety, infection control, and continuity of care.

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General Dentistry

We provide comprehensive dental care for all patients, including individuals and families. We started this service for friends and families of our special patients and have now extended it to welcome anyone who would like to receive more tailored care. Our services include check-ups, cleans, fillings, extractions, and preventive treatments. Every procedure is tailored to the patient’s needs and comfort level, ensuring care is delivered in a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment by our experienced and understanding team.

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At Home Screening

We visit group homes, day programs, and aged care facilities to provide on-site dental screenings. Each resident receives a personalised oral care plan with recommendations for daily oral hygiene and follow-up treatment. We also support and train carers with practical guidance to help maintain residents’ oral health between professional visits.

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Our Treatment Options

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Special Needs Dentistry

We provide comprehensive dental care for persons with additional needs. Our treatment options include:

Comprehensive Oral Examination
Professional Teeth Cleaning (Scale and Clean)
Fluoride Application
Fissure Sealants
Dental Fillings (Restorations)
Tooth Extractions
Digital X-Rays
Root Canal Therapy
Crowns and Bridges
Wisdom Teeth
Emergency Dental Care
Oral Health Assessments for Medically Complex Patients
Custom Mouthguards
Occlusal splints
Dentures (Full or Partial)
Oral Health Education
Nitrous Oxide (Happy gas)
Oral and IV Sedation
Treatment Under General Anaesthesia
Oral Hygiene Instruction and training for Carers
Behavioural and Desensitisation Programs
Management of Dry Mouth
Mucositis Management

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General Dentistry

We provide comprehensive dental care for all general patients. Our treatment options include:

Comprehensive Oral Examinations
Professional Teeth Cleanings (Scale and Clean)
Fluoride Applications
Fissure Sealants
Dental Fillings (Restorations)
Tooth Extractions
Digital X-Rays
Root Canal Therapy
Crowns and Bridges
Wisdom Teeth
Emergency Dental Care
Oral Health Assessments for Medically Complex Patients
Custom Mouthguards
Occlusal Splints
Dentures (Full or Partial)
Oral Health Education
Management of Dry Mouth

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At Home Screening

We visit group homes, day programs, and aged care facilities to provide on-site dental screenings. Our procedures include:

Visual Oral Examination
Medical and Dental History Review
Oral Hygiene Assessment
Risk Assessment
Tooth and Gum Charting
Photographic Documentation
Care Plan Development
Plan for follow up Treatment (at home, in rooms or in theatre)
Education for Carers and Staff
Comfort and Safety Checks

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Our Patient Promises

Our clinical promises mean that you get best service that is tailored to your needs

We promise to listen to you carefully

Our patients have often had a long health journey by the time we see them. We believe you know yourself or your loved one best. So we promise to listen carefully and actively to your fears, your needs and your priorities.

We promise to explain things clearly

Sometimes being presented with too many options and technical terms can be overwhelming. We take the time to discuss things in a way which is most comfortable for you. Together, we can find out the treatment options which are most suited to your needs

We promise to take our time and do our very best

We believe important things get missed if you feel rushed. So we will always take things at your pace. We will strive to meet and exceed your expectations and never compromise on quality of our care.