How it compares in Canberra
| Fact | This clinic | Canberra |
|---|---|---|
| Written patient reviews | 79 | 33 at the middle clinic |
| Reviews that are 1–2 stars | 9% | 5% on average |
| Reviews mentioning “gentle treatment” | 14% | 10% on average |
| Open on Saturdays | Yes | 66 of 199 clinics with listed hours |
| Sedation & nervous patients | Confirmed | 42 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; invisalign. (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: fun, relaxed visits for children claim; first dental visit soon after first tooth. (its website)
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Emergency dentist
Its website: emergency dental care offered; dedicated emergency phone line. Its listing shows it open Saturday. (its website)
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Dentures
Its website: implants to stabilise removable dentures; full 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)
- Teeth whiteningits website
Equipment and memberships
- On its website
- 3D CBCT scansDigital X-rayHappy gas (nitrous oxide)IV sedationIntraoral cameraIntraoral scannerInvisalignLaserMillingPanoramic X-ray (OPG)Same-day crowns (CEREC)Sleep apnea
- Memberships it lists
- ADA (Australia)
- Established
- 2008 (its website)
“At Smile Sensations we provide all types of dentistry, from general family dentistry, to orthodontics, to implant dentistry. We offer gap free check-up and cleaning for all health insurances with extras entitlements, and reduce the cost for any uninsured patients to a capped price of $175! We also have several other convenient locations: Casey, City, Manuka, Weston Creek & Jerrabomberra. Give us a call to book your appointment today or check us out online!”
What 79 written reviews mention
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13Friendly team
Close to the Canberra average.
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11Gentle treatment
1.5× the Canberra average.
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8Explains things clearly
Close to the Canberra average.
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. (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: Shop 13/7 Webber Cres
Shop 13/7 Webber Cres, Calwell ACT 2905Wheelchair access at the entrance and toilet and LGBTQ+ friendly (its listing).
Languages besides English: Hindi, Nepali, Polish (its website).
Nearest clinics also confirmed for sedation & nervous patients
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Mawson Dental Care
7.9 km · 4.5+ stars in 500+ reviews
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Affordable Dental Phillip
9.4 km · 4.5+ stars in 20+ reviews
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Smile Sensations Jerrabomberra
9.9 km · 4.5+ stars in 50+ reviews
Call Smile Sensations Calwell
Calwell: open Saturday, emergency appointments, IV sedation.
Sources: Its business listing and patient reviews, Sep 2026 · smilesensations.com.au, Oct 2026 · Last checked Oct 2026. How we count