Lucas Dental Care, founded by paediatric specialist Dr. James Lucas, is dedicated to providing comprehensive dental treatment tailored to individual and family needs. With practices in Glen Iris, Mornington, and Bundoora, the expert team offers a range of services including preventative care plans for children, treatment for special needs patients, and education to improve general and dental health. The flagship practice in Glen Iris combines paediatric specialists and general dentists, while the Bundoora and Mornington locations focus on paediatric dentistry.
The highly trained and experienced team at Lucas Dental Care utilizes the most up-to-date clinical practices in general and paediatric dental care. The paediatric specialists are registered specialists with additional training and qualifications in children’s dentistry. These specialists have made significant contributions to academic research and serve as consultants at the Royal Children’s Hospital, excelling in areas such as children’s growth, development, special needs, trauma, and complex dentistry.
Dr. James Lucas, along with specialists Dr. Sara Shayegan, Dr. Janita Shah, and Dr. Shangeetha Gunasekaran, are passionate about paediatric dentistry and are actively involved in research and teaching roles. The practice also includes oral health therapists who work alongside specialists and family dental practitioners to provide a multi-disciplinary approach to dental care. With a focus on prevention and comprehensive treatment, Lucas Dental Care aims to leave both children and adults with a positive attitude towards dental health.
