Dr Vatsala Bhatia
Dr Vatsala Bhatia joined dentistry through an undergraduate dental program, since completing, she has been practising for since 2023, at Incredible Smiles, and works at the Woodville Park practice.
Dr Vatsala loves talking with patients of all ages and backgrounds, and takes real care to make the dentist a safe, comfortable place to be. She explains treatment in a way that’s easy to understand and takes the time to properly listen, so she can find a solution that actually fits each patient’s needs. What she finds most rewarding is helping relieve patients pain and restoring both function and confidence to their smile, particularly through oral surgery such as extractions and implants, along with same-day crowns and root canal treatment.
Education and Professional Development
Dr Vatsala graduated from the University of Adelaide in 2023 with a Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) and a Bachelor of Dental Science (Honours), earning First Class Honours and the University Medal.
She has continued building on this foundation with ongoing training in implants, socket grafting, surgical extractions, crowns and root canal treatment. Courses and certifications she has completed include:
- Australian Implant Academy Implant Fellowship 1 – Fundamental Implantology
- Australian Implant Academy Implant Fellowship 2 – Advanced Implantology and Augmentation
- Clinical Implant Placement course
- Phlebotomy certificate
- Surgical Extractions and Socket Grafting course
- CEREC Crown course with Dentsply Sirona
- CEREC Implant Crown course
- Primespeak communication course
- Overcoming Challenges of Endodontic Treatment – Dentsply Sirona rotary endodontics course
Areas of Special Interest and Expertise
In addition to general dentistry, Dr Vatsala has particular expertise in oral surgery, including implants, surgical extractions and socket grafting, as well as crowns and root canal treatment.
Outside the Office
Outside the practice, Dr Vatsala sings with the Wilderness Old Scholars Jazz Choir, dances, and loves getting to the beach and hiking. She’s always keen to explore new cafés and restaurants, enjoys painting, and values time spent with family and friends.