Melbourne Denture Clinic Fitout: Melbourne Smiles

Melbourne Smiles

QTC Build completed a full dental clinic fitout for Melbourne Smiles, relocating the practice from a nearby leased premises into a larger clinic they now own. The project included two surgeries, a dental laboratory, a CAD/CAM room, plaster room, plant room, breakout area, and a new reception and administration space.

The Brief

Melbourne Smiles had outgrown its nearby leased premises and purchased a larger tenancy to establish a permanent home for the practice. QTC Build delivered the project as a Design and Build solution, working with the client from the early planning stages through to construction to create a purpose-built denture clinic tailored to the way they work while providing a modern and welcoming environment for patients.

The completed fitout included:

• Two treatment rooms
• Dental laboratory
• CAD/CAM room
• Plaster room
• Plant room
• Reception and waiting area
• Office
• Staff breakout area
• New amenities

The project also incorporated specialist extraction systems, plaster traps, pumps, compressed air infrastructure, custom joinery and all associated building services required to support a modern denture laboratory.

The Challenge

Unlike a conventional dental practice, a denture clinic has unique servicing requirements. The laboratory required specialist extraction systems, plaster traps, compressed air and dedicated services to support the equipment used in the manufacture of dental prosthetics, all of which needed to be carefully coordinated throughout the fitout.

Outside the construction itself, the client had organised a new gas connection for the premises, however ongoing delays with the local gas network provider threatened to impact the project programme. Although the issue sat outside QTC Build’s scope of works, we stepped in to take control of the process, working directly with the utility provider and relevant authorities to resolve the issue and ensure the gas connection was delivered so construction could continue without unnecessary delays.

The project also presented an opportunity to incorporate an innovative wall finish that had not previously been installed in a commercial project anywhere in Victoria.

The Approach

QTC Build managed the project from design through to completion, coordinating every aspect of the fitout to ensure the clinic functioned efficiently for both staff and patients. The treatment rooms, laboratory and CAD/CAM room were designed around the specialist equipment requirements, while the laboratory incorporated dedicated extraction systems, plaster traps, pumps and compressed air infrastructure to support day-to-day operations.

Through a mutual industry acquaintance, QTC Build partnered with Roland DG Australia to showcase their new DIMENSE DA-640 digital printing technology within the project. Working closely with Roland, a bespoke feature wall was designed incorporating the Melbourne Smiles branding together with a textured speckled plaster finish, chosen as a subtle reference to the plaster moulds produced within the laboratory.

Melbourne Smiles became the first business in Victoria to have the DIMENSE wall system installed within its premises. The technology combines high-resolution digital printing with real-time embossed textures, creating a feature wall that is both visually striking and unique to the practice.

The Result

Melbourne Smiles now operates from a purpose-built clinic designed specifically around the way the practice works, with dedicated treatment rooms, a fully equipped laboratory, CAD/CAM room and welcoming patient spaces that support both staff and patients.

Beyond delivering a highly functional healthcare environment, the project demonstrates QTC Build’s commitment to solving problems wherever they arise. By taking ownership of the client’s gas connection issues and introducing an innovative feature wall that was the first of its kind in Victoria, the finished clinic combines technical performance, thoughtful design and a distinctive identity that reflects the Melbourne Smiles brand.