Personalised Dentistry with a Smile.
Welcome to the practice of Dr. Valeriia Safarova (Dr. Val) — a compassionate Melbourne-based dentist dedicated to patient-centred care. Dr. Val believes that a healthy smile is more than just teeth: it’s confidence, comfort, and wellbeing.
Emergency Dental Care
Cosmetic Dentistry
General Dentistry
Our Dental Services
Comprehensive Dentistry, Tailored to You.
At both SmileWorks Dental (Doreen) and Andrew Wood the Dentist (Essendon), Dr. Val provides a full range of modern dental services:
From teeth whitening to composite and porcelain veneers, Dr. Val offers aesthetic treatments that enhance natural beauty while keeping teeth healthy and strong.
Whether replacing a single tooth or restoring a full arch, Dr. Val provides advanced implant solutions. With training in All-on-X and grafting techniques, she ensures stable, long-lasting results.
From teeth whitening to composite and porcelain veneers, Dr. Val offers aesthetic treatments that enhance natural beauty while keeping teeth healthy and strong.
Gentle extractions — from simple to complex — with a focus on comfort and smooth recovery.
Fillings, onlays, inlays, and full-mouth rehabilitation to protect teeth, restore function, and prevent further issues.
Meet DR. Val
Dr. Val is known for her empathetic nature and calm approach, taking the time to understand each patient’s needs. For her, dentistry is not just about treatment, but about building trust and ensuring patients feel truly cared for.
From a young age, she was fascinated by the way science and engineering come together in dentistry — a passion that shaped her journey into advanced training in surgical and implant dentistry. Today, she combines technical precision with genuine care, helping her patients achieve smiles that are both healthy and beautiful.
Dr. Val also dedicates significant time to continuous professional development. She has completed a one-year Mini-Residency in Endodontics with the Australian Dental Association — regarded as the most comprehensive endodontic program in the country. In addition, she has undertaken extensive training in wisdom teeth removal and implant dentistry through multiple advanced courses across Australia and overseas, ensuring her patients benefit from the latest evidence-based techniques.
Outside the clinic, Dr. Val enjoys family time, hiking in nature, and Pilates — keeping balance in life just as she does in her professional practice.
Education & Training
🎓 Griffith University — Bachelor of Dental Health Science / Master of Dentistry
🎓 Auckland University of Technology — Bachelor of Health Science in Oral Health
🎓 University of Auckland — Bachelor of Health Sciences
Contact & Locations
Two Convenient Melbourne Locations.
SmileWorks Dental (Doreen)
Monday, Thursday — 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Andrew Wood the Dentist (Essendon North)
Friday — 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Your Dentistree (Mornington)
Tuesday, Wednesday — 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Get in Touch
To book appointments call:
SmileWorks Dental Doreen
Andrew Wood the Dentist Essendon
Email: hotsmiledentalaus@gmail.com