Dr Vanaja Paladugu.

About Dr Vanaja Paladugu

For over 13 years, Dr Vanaja Paladugu has been proudly supporting the oral health of the Moonee Ponds community with compassionate, high-quality care. With a strong foundation in both general and cosmetic dentistry, her qualifications include a Postgraduate Diploma in Aesthetic & Restorative Dentistry, along with Fellowship status with the International Congress of Oral Implantologists (FICOI)—a reflection of her advanced training and commitment to excellence in implant dentistry.

Care is centred on clarity, comfort, and connection. Patients often appreciate the calm, thoughtful way information is shared, with visual tools used to make treatment options easier to understand. Every step is tailored to individual needs, encouraging confident and informed decisions.

Dr Vanaja’s clinical expertise spans smile makeovers, Invisalign, laser-assisted soft tissue procedures, and guided implant surgery. Ongoing fellowship training in implantology ensures her treatments remain aligned with the latest in evidence-based dentistry.

Driven by a passion for precision and personalised care, along with a warm and approachable nature, Dr Vanaja continues to be a trusted dental partner for patients of all ages.

Special areas of interest:

-Cosmetic Dentistry – Smile Makeovers & Digital Smile Design

-Implant Dentistry – Guided Implant Surgery

-Laser Dentistry – Gingivectomy & Tongue/Lip Tie Corrections

-Orthodontics – Invisalign & Comprehensive Treatment Planning

Languages Spoken

English, Telugu, Hindi

What Dr Vanaja loves about dentistry?

Helping someone smile with confidence again is one of the most rewarding parts of what I do.