Enjoy personalised dental care focused on your long-term oral health. At BetterLife Dentistry, Dr Ziad Atalla is a new face to the area and is accepting new patients. He focuses on patient care and building long-term, trustful relationships with our patients. He is offering comprehensive dental care for families in a welcoming space. Whether you need a routine dental check-up or urgent dental care, you’ll receive thoughtful, evidence-based treatment tailored to your individual needs and goals.
Personalized Dental Care
You Can Trust
Dental services at BetterLife Dentistry
Whether you’re attending for preventative care, restorative treatment or an unexpected dental emergency, BetterLife Dentistry offers comprehensive services to support your oral health today and into the future.
Our Services Include:
- Comprehensive dental examinations and personalised treatment planning
- Scale and cleans, fluoride treatment and fissure sealants
- Intraoral radiography and oral health education
- Tooth-coloured composite and glass ionomer fillings
- Replacement of existing amalgam fillings where appropriate
- Professional take-home teeth whitening kits
- Emergency dental care for toothache, broken or chipped teeth, dental trauma, etc.
- Root canal treatment
- Comprehensive gum health assessments, gum disease treatment and ongoing maintenance
- Simple and surgical tooth extractions
- Crowns, bridges, veneers, inlays, onlays and overlays
- Full and partial dentures, denture repairs, relines and adjustments
- TMJ assessment, occlusal splints (night guards) and retainers
- Children’s dentistry, including preventative care, fillings, crowns, extractions (and space maintainers), and custom mouthguards
Meet Dr Ziad Atalla
Choosing a dentist is about finding someone you can trust, feel comfortable with, and rely on to put your oral health first. Dr Ziad is committed to delivering high-quality dental care with honesty and attention to detail, helping every patient feel safe, informed, and confident throughout treatment.
Educational Background
Dr Ziad completed his Bachelor of Dental Health Science and Master of Dentistry at Griffith University on the Gold Coast. Since graduating, he has developed extensive experience across all aspects of general dentistry and continues to pursue professional education to remain current with modern techniques, materials and evidence-based treatment approaches.
Special Interests
Although Dr Ziad enjoys all areas of general dentistry, he has particular interests in periodontics, prosthodontics and oral surgery. He is passionate about helping preserve natural teeth wherever possible, managing gum health, restoring damaged teeth and replacing missing teeth with functional, natural-looking solutions that support long-term oral health and everyday confidence.
Philosophy of Care
Dr Ziad believes every patient deserves to feel comfortable, respected and well informed. He takes the time to understand your concerns, explain your treatment options in clear language and develop a personalised treatment plan that reflects your priorities. His calm, gentle manner is appreciated by patients who experience dental anxiety, creating a positive environment where questions are encouraged and informed decisions are supported.
Outside the Clinic
Away from the practice, Dr Ziad enjoys staying active through weightlifting and running and is a proud Geelong Cats supporter. His commitment to health and wellbeing influences the way he practises dentistry, with a strong emphasis on prevention, function and helping patients maintain healthy smiles throughout every stage of life.
Additional Surgical & Cosmetic Dental Services
We have brought on a senior dentist, Dr. Mokhtar for additional surgical and cosmetic services.
Dr Mokhtar Al-Nidawi
Dr Mokhtar is an experienced dentist with a special interest in advanced and complex dental care. His clinical expertise includes dental implants, full-mouth rehabilitation, cosmetic dentistry, veneers, crowns and bridges, wisdom teeth and complex extractions, clear aligner treatment, and sedation dentistry. He is passionate about delivering comprehensive, personalised care, combining clinical expertise with a focus on achieving excellent functional and aesthetic outcomes.
Insurance and Flexible Payment Options
BetterLife Dentistry accepts all private health insurance providers, although we are not currently a preferred provider for any individual health fund. We also plan to introduce flexible payment solutions through trusted providers such as Afterpay, Denticare, TLC and humm.
For eligible patients requiring essential dental treatment, early access to superannuation may be available through the Australian Taxation Office’s Compassionate Release of Super program. Please consult with your financial planner to determine what is best for you financially.
Why Choose Dr Ziad Atalla?
Dr Ziad Atalla is a general dentist with a Bachelor of Dental Health Science and Master of Dentistry who is committed to providing thoughtful, evidence-based care while building lasting relationships founded on trust, communication and respect. Conveniently located at 274 Gilbert Road, Preston VIC 3072, BetterLife Dentistry welcomes individuals and families seeking comprehensive dental care. Schedule a consultation with Dr Ziad Atalla to take the next step towards building and maintaining a healthy smile.
