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DR VED BERANI
Principal Dentist | Mentor | Clinical Director | Business Leader
150/152 Caterbury Road, Blackburn South, VIC 3130 | 03 4050 9923 | drvedberani@hotmail.com
Professional Summary
Growth- and impact-focused leader with over two decades of clinical and business experience in dentistry. Principal Dentist and Founder of Healthy Smiles Dental Group and Sleep Dream Smile in Melbourne, with expertise spanning cosmetic dentistry, implantology, minor oral surgery, dental sleep medicine, and advanced prosthodontics. Internationally recognised for building and scaling high-performing dental practices, mentoring clinical teams, driving innovation in dental aesthetics and implantology, and championing professional development through leadership roles in dental associations.
Professional Experience
Healthy Smiles Dental Group, Melbourne, Australia
Principal Dentist & Founder | August 2005 – Present
- Conceived and built Healthy Smiles Dental Group into one of Melbourne’s leading practices.
- Achieved recognition as the most profitable medium-sized dental office within BUPA Dental Corporation for six consecutive years.
- Led a team of 20+ across dentistry, operations, and marketing.
- Conceived and built Healthy Smiles Dental Group into one of Melbourne’s leading practices.
- Introduced same-day emergency dentistry, in-house sleep dentistry, and general anaesthesia services.
- Pioneered Digital Smile Design and team training in advanced dental photography
- Dental Advisor to BUPA Healthcare Global Clinical Governance.
- Appointed to the Bupa Dental Corporation Clinical and Business Advisory Panel (2024–2025).
Sleep Dream Smile, Australia
Founder & Clinical Director | 2019 – Present
- Established a specialised dental sleep medicine service.
- Integrated dental sleep treatments with cosmetic and implant procedures.
- Spearheaded awareness campaigns and education for sleep dentistry.
Sydney, Australia
National Product Specialist | Feb 2003 – Aug 2005
- Developed marketing and launch strategy for Tokuyama restorative products.
- Trained sales teams and implemented national product rollouts.
- Established AIDA to connect, support, and represent dentists of Indian origin across Australia.
- Grew membership to nearly 1,000 members nationwide, fostering collaboration, continuing education, and professional growth.
- Organised CPD events, national symposiums, and monthly ‘Webinar Wednesdays’ providing accessible education for members.
- Negotiated exclusive sponsorships and partnerships with leading dental companies, securing significant financial and professional benefits.
- Developed AIDA Excellence membership tier, offering unique savings and value-added services (implant bundles, equipment rebates, premium CPD).
- Spearheaded community initiatives including oral health awareness drives, cultural celebrations, and student mentorship.
- Advocated for fairness and transparency in corporate partnerships, ensuring sponsor and member interests were protected.
- Built AIDA into one of the most influential professional dental organisations for the Indian diaspora in Australia.
Professional Leadership & Community Engagement
Education
- MBA, Strategy & Marketing (High Distinction) – Monash University Business School, Melbourne | 2001 – 2002
- Sir John Monash Scholarship Award
- BDS, Bachelor of Dental Surgery (Distinction) ) – Nair Hospital Dental College, Mumbai University, India | 1995 – 2000
- First in University, Vice Chancellor’s Distinction Award
- Excellence in Prosthodontics Award – International College of Dentists
- ADEC – Australian Dental Examination Certificate, Melbourne | 2003
Fellowships & Accreditations
- FICO – Fellow, International Congress of Oral Implantologists
- FIADFE – Fellow, International Academy for Dental-Facial Esthetics (New York)
- MRCS (London) – Membership, Royal College of Surgeons
- MRCGP – Membership, Royal College of General Dental Practitioners
- MRACDS (RACDS) – Postgraduate training, Australia
- Osteology Foundation, Switzerland – Member
Awards & Recognition
Awards & Recognition
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2025 FICOI –
Fellow of international congress of oral implantologists -
2025 California Implant institute –
Surgical Externship Fellowship -
2024AIA –
Full arch and Complex Implantology -
2018Master Implant Clinician Program –
GIDE and Loma Linda University -
2017 FIADFE (NY) –
Fellowship of the International Academy of Dentofacial Aesthetics - 2024Ethnic Business Award (EBA – National Level) – honouring entrepreneurial success, innovation, and community impact as Founder & CEO of Healthy Smiles Dental Group
- 2023Whitehorse Business Community Award (Medium-Sized Business Category) – recognising excellence in practice growth and leadership at Healthy Smiles Dental Group
Awards & Recognition
- Vice Chancellor’s Distinction Award – Mumbai University (BDS, First in University)
- Excellence in Prosthodontics Award – International College of Dentists
- Sir John Monash Scholarship Award – Monash University Business School (MBA)
- High Distinction – MBA (Strategy, Marketing, Corporate Finance), Monash University
- Outstanding Clinical & Business Growth Recognition – MBA (Strategy, Marketing, Corporate Finance), Monash University
- Whitehorse Business Community Award (Medium-Sized Business Category) – recognising excellence in practice growth and leadership at Healthy Smiles Dental Group
- Ethnic Business Award (EBA – National Level) – honouring entrepreneurial success, innovation, and community impact as Founder & CEO of Healthy Smiles Dental Group
Fellowships & Accreditations
- FICO – Fellow, International Congress of Oral Implantologists
- FIADFE – Fellow, International Academy for Dental-Facial Esthetics (New York)
- MRCS (London) – Membership, Royal College of Surgeons
- MRCGP – Membership, Royal College of General Dental Practitioners
- MRACDS (RACDS) – Postgraduate training, Australia
- Osteology Foundation, Switzerland – Member
Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
2025
- California Implant Institute – All-on-X Live Surgical External | 42 CPD hours
- Malo Cadaver Program | 16 CPD hours
- General Dental Residency | 8 CPD hours
- Straumann Innovate Program | 16 CPD hours
- CBCT Interpretation Course | 8 CPD hours
- Full Arch Plus (Advanced Implants) – Dr Pedro Rodriguez | 20 CPD hours
Earlier
- IV Cannulation Workshop – Citimed | 3 CPD hours
- Advanced Life Support Level 1 – Citimed | 4 CPD hours
- Amar Shorapurkar – CBCT Course
- Sofacon Dental Summit | 9 CPD hours
- GIDE Master Clinician (Implants) | 80 CPD hours
- Digital Smile Design (Brazil) | 12 CPD hours
2024
- Dental Protection – Record Keeping & Informed Consent | 7.5 CPD hours
- MIS 2-Day Workshop – All-on-X Implants | 16 CPD hours
- GIDE Online: All-Ceramic Solutions | 2 CPD hours
- GIDE Online: Modern Tooth Preparation | 1 CPD hour
- GIDE Online: Optimal Prosthetic Planning | 1 CPD hour
- Dental Records for GDP (DPL) | 1.5 CPD hours
- Andrea Shepparson – Analogue to Digital Dentistry (NZ) | 14 CPD hours
- Fusion Academy – Full Arch Course | 7 CPD hours
- PRF/PRP Choukroun Course | 6 CPD hours
- Moredent – Full Arch Implant Course | 7 CPD hours
- Prime Practice – Patient Communication & Team Alignment | 14 CPD hours
- ADAS – Emergency Anaesthesia Management | 3.5 CPD hours
- Cynergex – Medical Emergencies in Dental Practice (IV Sedation) | 5 CPD hours
Professional Memberships
Bupa Dental Care Winner
Award description
2021 Ethnic Business Awards Winner
Small Business
Diamond Invisalign Provider 2021
Invisalign Award
Excellence In Business Award
Highly Commended, Medium Business.
WhiteHorse Business Group 2024
Winner of the Medium Business Excellence Award.
WhiteHorse Business Group Award Winner
Small Business Award 2018
Word of Mouth Service Award 2020
Service Award 2020
Australian Small Business Champion Awards
Finalist
Global Recognition Awards
Winner
WhiteHorse Business Group Awards
Winner
IABCA Awards 2018 Finalist
SME of the Year
WhiteHorse Excellence in Business Awards 2023
Sustainability Award Winner
My Business Awards 2019
Finalist Health Services Business Of The Year
Think Customer Award 2018
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