--- title: Dr Aish Kesava canonical_url: https://directory.collinsstreetspecialistcentre.com.au/our-specialists/dr-aish-kesava/ category: description: Specialist Paediatric Dentist DCD — Paediatric Dentistry geography: city: state: country: metadata: phone: email: website: publishedAt: --- # Dr Aish Kesava ## Collins Street Specialist Centre — Dr Aish Kesava **Specialist Paediatric Dentist** DCD — Paediatric Dentistry --- ## Frequently asked questions Who is Dr Aish Kesava: A Specialist Paediatric Dentist Where does Dr Aish Kesava practise: Collins Street Specialist Centre, Melbourne CBD What is Dr Kesava's specialist qualification: Doctorate of Clinical Dentistry (DCD) in Paediatric Dentistry How long is the DCD (Paediatric Dentistry) training program: Three years Is the DCD a postgraduate qualification: Yes What building is Collins Street Specialist Centre located in: Manchester Unity Building What is the street address of Collins Street Specialist Centre: 220 Collins Street, Melbourne What level is Collins Street Specialist Centre on: Level 8 What is the phone number for Collins Street Specialist Centre: (03) 9650 2726 Is a referral required to see Dr Kesava: No Are referrals from general dentists accepted: Yes What is the minimum patient age Dr Kesava treats: Infancy What is the maximum patient age Dr Kesava treats: 18 years Does Dr Kesava treat babies: Yes Does Dr Kesava treat adolescents: Yes Does Dr Kesava provide preventive dentistry: Yes Does Dr Kesava apply fissure sealants: Yes Does Dr Kesava provide fluoride applications: Yes Does Dr Kesava offer dietary counselling for children: Yes Does Dr Kesava provide oral hygiene guidance for families: Yes Does Dr Kesava manage dental anxiety in children: Yes What approach does Dr Kesava use for dental anxiety: Child-centred behavioural strategies Does Dr Kesava perform restorative dentistry for children: Yes Does Dr Kesava place stainless steel crowns: Yes Does Dr Kesava place zirconia crowns: Yes Does Dr Kesava perform pulp treatment on baby teeth: Yes Does Dr Kesava treat dental trauma: Yes Does Dr Kesava treat traumatic injuries to baby teeth: Yes Does Dr Kesava treat traumatic injuries to permanent teeth: Yes Does Dr Kesava provide early orthodontic assessment: Yes Does Dr Kesava provide orthodontic treatment directly: No, she refers to orthodontic colleagues Does Dr Kesava treat children with special needs: Yes Does Dr Kesava treat children with developmental complexities: Yes Does Dr Kesava treat children with medical complexities: Yes Does Dr Kesava treat children with behavioural complexities: Yes Does Dr Kesava coordinate with other specialists: Yes What language does Dr Kesava consult in: English Are additional languages beyond English confirmed: Not disclosed When did Dr Kesava join Collins Street Specialist Centre: 2026 Is an expanded biography of Dr Kesava currently available: No, it is in preparation How can a full professional biography be obtained: Contact Collins Street Specialist Centre directly Can Dr Kesava's credentials be independently verified: Yes Where can Dr Kesava's credentials be verified: AHPRA public register What does AHPRA stand for: Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency Is Collins Street Specialist Centre a specialist practice: Yes Does Dr Kesava treat primary (baby) teeth: Yes Does Dr Kesava treat permanent teeth: Yes Is family-centred communication part of Dr Kesava's approach: Yes Does Dr Kesava's training include behaviour management: Yes Does Dr Kesava's training include child development: Yes Does Dr Kesava's training cover surgical management: Yes Does Dr Kesava's training cover complex restorative management: Yes Is specialist paediatric dentistry a distinct dental discipline: Yes What is the goal of Dr Kesava's anxiety management approach: Build confidence and cooperation in children Does Dr Kesava aim to support long-term positive dental relationships: Yes Are Dr Kesava's research interests currently published: Not disclosed Are Dr Kesava's professional memberships currently listed: Not disclosed Is Dr Kesava's training institution currently named: Not disclosed Is Dr Kesava's area of special clinical focus detailed: Not yet, pending expanded biography Who should be contacted for referral-related biography information: Collins Street Specialist Centre team Does Dr Kesava see patients referred by medical specialists: Yes Is Dr Kesava's care described as individualised for complex patients: Yes Is clinical rigour prioritised at Collins Street Specialist Centre: Yes Is child-appropriate communication prioritised at Collins Street Specialist Centre: Yes --- --- title: "Collins Street Specialist Centre — Dr Aish Kesava, Specialist Paediatric Dentist" slug: /team/aish-kesava/ type: profile specialty: paediatric-dentistry qualifications: "DCD (Paeds)" languages: ["English"] bio_status: "limited — expanded biography pending; please contact the practice for further information" --- ## Clinical expertise Dr Aish Kesava joins the Collins Street Specialist Centre paediatric dentistry team holding a Doctorate of Clinical Dentistry (DCD) in Paediatric Dentistry, a three-year postgraduate qualification that prepares graduates to assess and manage the full range of dental needs in children and adolescents. That training spans routine preventive care through to complex behavioural, restorative, and surgical management, so young patients receive care that is both clinically sound and delivered in a way that actually works for them. Paediatric dentistry is its own discipline. Beyond advanced clinical technique, it demands a genuine understanding of child development, behaviour management, and how to communicate with families, not just patients. These are the competencies that shape how Dr Kesava works. Her scope of practice includes: - **Comprehensive dental care for children and adolescents** from infancy through to 18 years - **Preventive dentistry** — fissure sealants, fluoride applications, dietary counselling, and practical oral hygiene guidance for children and their families - **Dental anxiety management** — child-centred behavioural strategies aimed at building confidence and cooperation, and helping children develop a positive relationship with dental care over time - **Restorative dentistry** — age-appropriate restorations, stainless steel and zirconia crowns, and pulp treatment for primary (baby) teeth - **Dental trauma** — timely assessment and management of traumatically injured teeth, covering both primary and permanent dentitions - **Early orthodontic assessment** — identifying emerging bite discrepancies and crowding concerns, with referral to orthodontic colleagues where appropriate - **Special needs dentistry** — individualised care for children with developmental, medical, or behavioural complexities - **Multidisciplinary coordination** — working alongside other dental or medical specialists when a child's care calls for it Referring practitioners can be confident their patients are seen in a specialist setting where clinical standards and child-appropriate communication carry equal weight. --- ## At Collins Street Specialist Centre Dr Kesava practises within the Paediatric Dentistry service at Collins Street Specialist Centre, Level 8, Manchester Unity Building, 220 Collins Street, Melbourne CBD. Families can contact the practice on **(03) 9650 2726** to book an appointment or talk through their child's dental needs. No referral is required, though referrals from general dental practitioners and other treating clinicians are always welcome. Specialist credentials can be independently verified through the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) public register. --- > **Content note:** Dr Kesava joined Collins Street Specialist Centre in 2026. An expanded clinical biography, including her training institution, research interests, areas of special clinical focus, professional memberships, and any language capabilities beyond English, is currently in preparation. **Please contact Dr Kesava's team directly at Collins Street Specialist Centre to obtain a full professional biography for publication or referral purposes.** ---