How it compares in Canberra
| Fact | This clinic | Canberra |
|---|---|---|
| Written patient reviews | 79 | 33 at the middle clinic |
| Reviews that are 1–2 stars | 0% | 5% on average |
| Reviews mentioning “clean clinic” | 6% | 1% on average |
| Check-up and clean, published price | from $165 | $199 middle of 21 clinics |
| 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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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: in-chair whitening with take-home custom tray kit; whitening with custom-made trays. (its website)
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Wisdom teeth & oral surgery
Its website: wisdom teeth assessment and removal; tooth extractions. (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 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: dedicated emergency phone line; same-day emergency appointments. Its listing shows it open Saturday. (its website)
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Dentures
Its website: implants to stabilise removable dentures; implant retained dentures. (its website)
Also mentioned (one source)
- Dental implantsits website
- Gum treatmentits website
- Sedation & nervous patientsits website
What 79 written reviews mention
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8Friendly team
Below the Canberra average.
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7Explains things clearly
Close to the Canberra average.
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5Clean clinic
5.3× the Canberra average.
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5Gentle treatment
Below the Canberra average.
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5Calm atmosphere
6.5× the Canberra average.
Equipment and memberships
- On its website
- 3D CBCT scansClearCorrectDigital X-rayHappy gas (nitrous oxide)Intraoral cameraIntraoral scannerInvisalignMillingSame-day crowns (CEREC)TMJ (jaw joint) treatment
- Memberships it lists
- ADA (Australia)
“Looking for a dentist in Belconnen? Macquarie Dental Care provides quality dental care for families across Macquarie, Florey, Hawker, Bruce, Kaleen, Aranda and Weetangera. Emergency dentist appointments available with after-hours service for urgent dental care. Our experienced team offers general dentistry, teeth whitening, dental implants, and cosmetic dentistry. We use advanced EMS Airflow technology for gentle, comfortable cleanings. All major health funds accepted including Bupa, HCF, Medibank, and NIB.”
Prices on its website and health funds
- Check-up & clean from $165 exam, scale and clean
- Health funds
- Offers no-gap check-ups for some fund members. 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
- Its check-up & clean price is “from $165”: ask what would make yours cost more.
- 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 105/4 Henshall Way
Unit 105/4 Henshall Way, Macquarie ACT 2614Wheelchair access at the entrance and toilet (its listing).
Languages besides English: Polish (its website).
Nearest clinics also confirmed for root canal
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Positive Dental Health
0.3 km · 4.5+ stars in 100+ reviews
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Positive Dental Health (Extension)
0.3 km · 1 review
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Elfar Dental
1.9 km · 4.5+ stars in 250+ reviews
Call Macquarie Dental Care Belconnen
Macquarie: open Saturday, emergency appointments, bulk-bills kids (CDBS).
Sources: Its business listing and patient reviews, Sep 2026 · macquariedentalcare.com.au, Oct 2026 · Last checked Oct 2026. How we count