The Doorway Dental
The Doorway Dental
Epidote Consulting, 204-206 Johnston St, Collingwood, Victoria, 3066, Australia
http://thedoorwaydental.com.auOverview
The Doorway Dental provides personalised support for individuals who experience barriers to accessing dental care.
Services are designed to help people feel more confident, informed, and supported in navigating oral healthcare. This may include support with dental anxiety or phobia, sensory sensitivities, accessibility needs, chronic illness or disability, communication differences, previous negative dental experiences, treatment planning, self-advocacy, and building sustainable oral health habits.
Consultations are tailored to each person's unique circumstances and goals. Whether you're preparing for an upcoming dental appointment, exploring treatment options, seeking a second opinion, navigating a complex health situation, or looking for practical strategies to make dental care more accessible, support is collaborative, flexible, and individualised.
The Doorway Dental also offers jaw and TMJ assessment and support services, including education, self-management strategies, hands-on treatment, and personalised care planning.
For health professionals, services include case consultation, reflective practice sessions, clinical mentoring, professional development, and guidance in trauma-informed, accessibility-focused, and neurodiversity-affirming healthcare. Support is available for clinicians seeking to build confidence in creating more inclusive and person-centred healthcare experiences.
Founded by Dr Romi Fried, a dentist, educator, and consultant with a special interest in accessibility, trauma-informed care, neurodiversity-affirming practice, and patient advocacy.
Located in Collingwood, VIC, 3066 for in-person consultations.
Telehealth appointments available Australia-wide.
NDIS billing and private health insurance rebates available where applicable.
Practitioners at this location
Dr Romi Fried(she/they)
Dentist
Dr Romi Fried (she/they) offers:
- One on one consultations for patients who are facing barriers to their oral health (including support with sensory sensitivities, accessibility needs, dental anxiety/phobia and oral health habits / preventative strategies)
- Digital & Printable resources designed for all neurotypes to facilitate accessible dental care.
- Supervision & support for clinicians who are interested to upskill in neurodiversity affirming & trauma-informed practices
Dr Romi Fried is an Autistic ADHDer with hypermobile Ehlers Danlos Syndrome. They are an active member of the LGBTQIA+, neurodivergent & disabled communities. Romi approaches advocacy using an integrated approach of clinical expertise and lived experience.
Located in Collingwood, VIC, 3066 for in person consultations.
Currently offering online consultations via Telehealth.
NDIS Billing & Private Health Insurance Rebates Available.
Packages Available
A$540.00
The Doorway Package includes an initial consultation and two follow-up appointments, providing a gentle and supportive introduction to working together. This package is designed for individuals who would benefit from a little extra time to explore their goals, develop personalised strategies, and put ideas into practice with ongoing guidance and support. Depending on your needs, sessions may focus on reducing barriers to dental care, building confidence, preparing for appointments, developing self-advocacy skills, exploring accommodations, improving oral health habits, or navigating complex health and accessibility needs. The package offers continuity and support while allowing flexibility to move at a pace that feels comfortable and sustainable for you.
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A$700.00
Designed for existing clients who would benefit from ongoing support, this package includes four follow-up consultations at a reduced rate. Sessions can be used flexibly to continue working towards your goals, whether that involves preparing for dental appointments, refining accommodations and support strategies, building confidence, developing self-advocacy skills, discussing treatment options, or navigating new challenges as they arise. The package offers a gentle way to maintain continuity of care while providing a small saving for those who anticipate attending multiple follow-up sessions.
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A$875.00
Designed for individuals experiencing jaw pain, jaw tension, headaches, clenching, grinding, or difficulties with jaw function, this package includes five personalised TMD support sessions at a reduced rate. Sessions are tailored to your individual presentation and may include education, hands-on treatment, jaw exercises, self-management strategies, habit awareness training, nervous system regulation approaches, treatment planning, and guidance around factors that may be contributing to symptoms. The goal is to help reduce pain, improve function, and build confidence in managing your symptoms through a personalised, evidence-informed approach. As every person is different, treatment plans are adapted over time based on your goals, progress, and response to care. This package focuses on conservative, non-invasive management strategies. Splint therapy and Botox treatment are available separately where clinically appropriate and incur additional fees.
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