Dr Venkatesh Bhardwaj

Dr Venkatesh Bhardwaj is a highly dedicated and compassionate Specialist Paediatric Dentist who is committed to providing exceptional oral healthcare for children. Known warmly by many of his young patients as "Dr Ven", he focuses on creating a welcoming, relaxed, and positive environment to ensure that dental visits are stress-free for both children and their parents. His clinical approach is centred on gentle care, patient education, and preventative strategies that help children develop healthy dental habits from an early age.

Dr Bhardwaj completed his undergraduate dental training, obtaining a Bachelor of Dentistry with Honours from the University of Sydney in 2005. After working in general dental practice, he pursued his passion for children's oral health and completed his formal specialist training in Paediatric Dentistry in 2017. He is an active member of several professional organisations, including the Australian Dental Association. He has also contributed significantly to his field as a past Secretary and Treasurer of the Australasian Academy of Paediatric Dentistry.

In his clinical practice, Dr Bhardwaj manages a wide range of paediatric dental needs, from routine preventative care to complex restorative treatments. He has a particular interest in managing dental anxiety, treating dental trauma, and addressing developmental dental anomalies in children. Alongside his clinical work, Dr Bhardwaj is passionate about education and mentorship, regularly sharing his expertise in managing young patients with undergraduate and postgraduate dental students, as well as fellow dental practitioners.