How it compares in Canberra
| Fact | This clinic | Canberra |
|---|---|---|
| Written patient reviews | 147 | 33 at the middle clinic |
| Reviews that are 1–2 stars | 1% | 5% on average |
| Reviews mentioning “explains things clearly” | 12% | 8% on average |
| ABN active since | 2025 | 2013 at the middle of 96 clinics |
| Root canal | Confirmed | 42 of 269 clinics confirm it |
| Sedation & nervous patients | Confirmed | 42 of 269 clinics confirm it |
What 147 written reviews mention
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17Explains things clearly
1.4× the Canberra average.
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17Friendly team
Close to the Canberra average.
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15Gentle treatment
Close to the Canberra average.
Treatments it confirms (7)
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Braces & aligners
Its website: free Invisalign / clear aligner consultation; orthodontic treatment options. (its website)
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Veneers & cosmetic
Its website: smile makeovers combining multiple treatments; smile makeover. (its website)
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Wisdom teeth & oral surgery
Its website: wisdom teeth information (signs, early removal, infection); wisdom teeth assessment and removal. (its website)
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Root canal
Its website: root canal and endodontics patient FAQ. (its website)
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Emergency dentist
Its website: emergency dental care offered; same-day emergency appointments. (its website)
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Dentures
Its website: implants to stabilise removable dentures; implant retained dentures. (its website)
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Sedation & nervous patients
Its website: driver, escort and fasting rules around sedation or surgery; oral sedation or anxiety medication. (its website)
Also mentioned (one source)
- Dental implantsits website
- Teeth whiteningits website
- Dentists for kidsits website
Equipment and memberships
- On its website
- Digital X-rayGeneral anaestheticHappy gas (nitrous oxide)IV sedationIntraoral cameraInvisalignPanoramic X-ray (OPG)Same-day crowns (CEREC)Sleep apneaTMJ (jaw joint) treatmentVELscope
- Memberships it lists
- ADA (Australia)
- Business register
- ABN 74 533 991 923, active since May 2025 · unit trust
Business name registered 2025 (ABN Lookup)
“A1 Dental Barton is a general dental practice and licensed Day Procedure Service providing advanced IV sedation dentistry on site in Canberra’s Barton Medical Precinct. Our independently accredited clinical governance and safety systems support eligible patients to receive routine, complex and surgical dental treatment under IV sedation within the familiar environment of our practice. We also provide comprehensive family dentistry, routine check-ups, emergency care, cosmetic treatments, dental implants and complex care.”
Health funds and ways to pay
- Kids (CDBS)
- Says it bulk-bills eligible children. (its website)
- Ways to pay
- Payment plans, DVA card accepted. (its website)
Before treatment, ask
- Ask whether the payment plan is interest-free, and about any fees.
- Ask who gives the IV sedation, and what it adds to the cost.
- Ask the clinic to check your child's CDBS eligibility (it depends on Medicare and family payments) before you book.
Getting there
Barton Medical Precinct, Unit 8A, Level 2/3 Sydney Ave, Barton ACT 2600Wheelchair access at the entrance and toilet (its listing).
Languages besides English: Korean (its website).
Nearest clinics also confirmed for root canal
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Dr Shareif Elhoufy, A1 Dental BARTON
Same building
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C P Endodotist
0.3 km
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ACT Endodontics
0.3 km · 15 reviews
Call A1 Dental Barton
Barton: emergency appointments, IV sedation.
Sources: Its business listing and patient reviews, Sep 2026 · a1dental.com.au, Oct 2026 · ABN Lookup and ASIC business names (CC BY 3.0 AU), Oct 2026 · Last checked Oct 2026. How we count