How it compares in Canberra
| Fact | This clinic | Canberra |
|---|---|---|
| Written patient reviews | 137 | 33 at the middle clinic |
| Reviews that are 1–2 stars | 7% | 5% on average |
| Reviews mentioning “calm atmosphere” | 4% | 1% on average |
| Reviews mentioning “gentle treatment” | 18% | 10% on average |
| Open on Saturdays | Yes | 66 of 199 clinics with listed hours |
| Open until 6:30 pm or later on a weeknight | Yes | 10 of 199 clinics with listed hours |
| Gum treatment | Confirmed | 15 of 269 clinics confirm it |
| Root canal | Confirmed | 42 of 269 clinics confirm it |
Treatments it confirms (8)
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Dental implants
Its website: implant bridges and fixed bridges for missing teeth; explanation of how dental implants work. (its website)
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Braces & aligners
Its website: orthodontic treatment options; early-treatment orthodontics for children. (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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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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Gum treatment
Its website: gum disease assessment, deep cleaning and maintenance. (its website)
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Sedation & nervous patients
Its website: oral sedation or anxiety medication; gentle, empathetic approach to anxious patients. (its website)
Also mentioned (one source)
- Teeth whiteningits website
- Emergency dentistits website
- Denturesits website
What 137 written reviews mention
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25Gentle treatment
1.9× the Canberra average.
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15Friendly team
Below the Canberra average.
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11Explains things clearly
Close to the Canberra average.
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5Good with special needs
7.7× the Canberra average.
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5Calm atmosphere
3.8× the Canberra average.
Equipment it lists
- On its website
- Digital X-rayHappy gas (nitrous oxide)IV sedationIntraoral scannerMillingSame-day crowns (CEREC)Sleep apneaTMJ (jaw joint) treatment
- Established
- 2022 (its website)
Health funds and ways to pay
- Health funds
- Says it's in the Medibank Members' Choice, nib First Choice networks. 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, Help with early super release. (its website)
Before treatment, ask
- With Medibank Members' Choice? Ask what your gap will be for the treatment you need.
- 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: Unit 5/16 Moore St
Unit 5/16 Moore St, Canberra ACT 2601Wheelchair access at the entrance and toilet and LGBTQ+ friendly (its listing).
Languages besides English: French, Hindi (its website).
Nearest clinics also confirmed for gum treatment
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Capital Periodontics and Dental Implants
0.3 km · 4+ stars in 20+ reviews
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Central Periodontics & Dental Implants
0.5 km · 4.5+ stars in 20+ reviews
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Dickson Modern Dental
3.0 km · 4.5+ stars in 500+ reviews
Call Smile On Canberra
Canberra: open Saturday, late on Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, IV sedation, bulk-bills kids (CDBS).
Sources: Its business listing and patient reviews, Sep 2026 · smileoncanberra.com.au, Oct 2026 · Last checked Oct 2026. How we count