How it compares in Canberra
| Fact | This clinic | Canberra |
|---|---|---|
| Written patient reviews | 107 | 33 at the middle clinic |
| Reviews that are 1–2 stars | 2% | 5% on average |
| Reviews mentioning “gentle treatment” | 15% | 10% on average |
| Open on Saturdays | Yes | 66 of 199 clinics with listed hours |
| Root canal | Confirmed | 42 of 269 clinics confirm it |
| Teeth whitening | Confirmed | 50 of 269 clinics confirm it |
Treatments it confirms (8)
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Dental implants
Its website: implants to stabilise removable dentures; implant bridges and fixed bridges for missing teeth. (its website)
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Braces & aligners
Its website: orthodontic treatment options; orthodontics for adults. (its website)
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Veneers & cosmetic
Its website: cosmetic (clear or tooth-coloured) braces; smile makeovers combining multiple treatments. (its website)
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Teeth whitening
Its website: whitening with custom-made trays. (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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Dentists for kids
Its website: first dental visit soon after first tooth; fun, relaxed visits for children claim. Its listing says it sees children. (its website · its listing)
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Root canal
Its website: root canal and endodontics patient FAQ. (its website)
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Dentures
Its website: implants to stabilise removable dentures; full dentures. (its website)
Also mentioned (one source)
- Emergency dentistits website
- Gum treatmentits website
- Sedation & nervous patientsits website
What 107 written reviews mention
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16Explains things clearly
1.8× the Canberra average.
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16Gentle treatment
1.6× the Canberra average.
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13Friendly team
Close to the Canberra average.
Equipment and memberships
- On its website
- 3D CBCT scansDamon bracesInvisalignPanoramic X-ray (OPG)Sleep apneaTMJ (jaw joint) treatment
- Memberships it lists
- ICOI
- Established
- 1984 (its website)
“When you visit Dickson Park Dental Surgery, you will have access to high-quality care and treatments. We focus our general dentistry on preventative care, which protects your long-term oral health. However, patients with damaged teeth can also restore their natural smiles with our cosmetic dental services. Our dentists provide a number of services and treatments for patients across Canberra, including: - Tooth Whitening - Porcelain Veneers & Crowns - Dental Implants - Root Canal Treatments - Tooth Coloured Fillings - Gum Treatment - Extractions - Dentures We also offer after hours and…”
Health funds and ways to pay
- Health funds
- Claim on the spot with HICAPS. (its website)
- 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 the clinic to check your child's CDBS eligibility (it depends on Medicare and family payments) before you book.
Getting there: Unit 7/151 Cowper St
Unit 7/151 Cowper St, Dickson ACT 2602Wheelchair access at the entrance and toilet and on-site parking (its listing).
Languages besides English: Cantonese, Chinese, Mandarin (its website).
Nearest clinics also confirmed for root canal
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Dentist at Dickson - Root Canal
0.2 km · 4.5+ stars in 50+ reviews
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Dental Embassy
2.6 km · 4.5+ stars in 100+ reviews
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Braddon Dental Surgery
2.8 km · 4.5+ stars in 50+ reviews
Call Dickson Park Dental Surgery
Dickson: open Saturday, bulk-bills kids (CDBS), HICAPS on the spot.
Sources: Its business listing and patient reviews, Sep 2026 · dicksondentist.com.au, Oct 2026 · Last checked Oct 2026. How we count