The Dentist’s Chair is a small, family-run dental practice based in Frankston. The practice is led by Dr Adrian Finti, with support from Heidi and the wider clinic team. The setting is designed to feel approachable and personal, while the clinical process remains structured around assessment, informed consent, privacy and safe dental care.
People often choose a dentist based on more than a list of treatments. They want to know who will be looking after them, whether their concerns will be taken seriously and whether information will be explained without pressure. This page is intended to answer those questions clearly.
Dr Adrian Finti graduated from the University of Melbourne in 1991, according to the clinic’s current records, and has worked across hospital, community and private-practice settings. He established a private practice in 1993 and spent more than two decades practising in Mornington before relocating the clinic to Frankston.
Experience can inform clinical judgement, but it does not replace a current examination or make every treatment suitable for every person. Dr Finti’s approach is to take a detailed history, examine the concern and discuss the options that are reasonably available. The published biography should include only qualifications, registrations and roles that the clinic has verified and can substantiate.
Dental terminology can be confusing, particularly when a person is in pain or considering treatment they have not had before. The clinic aims to explain findings in everyday language, show relevant images or X-rays where helpful and give patients an opportunity to ask questions.
For non-urgent treatment, patients should be able to understand the purpose of the proposed care, likely steps, risks, alternatives, expected maintenance and estimated fees before making a decision. It is also reasonable to ask what may happen if treatment is delayed, whether referral is appropriate or whether a second opinion may be useful.
Dental terminology can be confusing, particularly when a person is in pain or considering treatment they have not had before. The clinic aims to explain findings in everyday language, show relevant images or X-rays where helpful and give patients an opportunity to ask questions.
For non-urgent treatment, patients should be able to understand the purpose of the proposed care, likely steps, risks, alternatives, expected maintenance and estimated fees before making a decision. It is also reasonable to ask what may happen if treatment is delayed, whether referral is appropriate or whether a second opinion may be useful.
Dental anxiety is common and can range from mild unease to a strong fear that makes it difficult to attend. Let the team know when booking if you are worried, have had a difficult previous experience, are sensitive to sounds or sensations, or may need more time. The dentist can discuss practical ways to structure the appointment, such as agreeing on a stop signal, explaining each stage and prioritising the most urgent concern first.
No clinic can promise that every appointment will feel completely stress-free or pain-free. Honest preparation, appropriate local anaesthesia where indicated, respectful communication and a pace suited to the clinical situation can, however, make care more manageable for many people.
Heidi supports the day-to-day running of the clinic and is often the first person patients speak with when arranging an appointment. A small team can offer continuity, but roles should be described accurately. Administrative team members should not provide clinical advice beyond their training and protocols.
The practice’s family character can be communicated through genuine photographs and biographies. Any references to a family pet being present should also respect patient preferences, allergies, disability access, clinical hygiene and infection-control requirements.
A credible dental website should make it easy to identify the treating practitioner, clinic address, contact details, services and review process. It should also be updated when staff, opening hours, fees, technology or services change.
The clinic should maintain professional development, infection-control systems, privacy processes, informed-consent procedures and appropriate referrals as part of normal practice. Website content cannot prove the quality of clinical care by itself, so objective statements should be supported by current records and reviewed by the practitioner named on the page.