How it compares in Canberra
| Fact | This clinic | Canberra |
|---|---|---|
| Written patient reviews | 53 | 33 at the middle clinic |
| Reviews that are 1–2 stars | 6% | 5% on average |
| 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: first dental visit soon after first tooth; fun, relaxed visits for children claim. (its website)
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Emergency dentist
Its website: dedicated emergency phone line; same-day emergency appointments. (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)
“Formerly known as Canberra City Dentistry. Smile Sensations joined with Canberra City Dentistry in January 2023. 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 dental extras, and reduce the cost for any uninsured patients to a capped price of $175! We also have several other convenient locations across Canberra: Casey, Manuka, Calwell, Weston Creek & Jerrabomberra. Give us a call to book your appointment today or check us out online!”
What 53 written reviews mention
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5Explains things clearly
Close to the Canberra average.
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5Gentle treatment
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: Unit 19-20
Unit 19-20, Level 4/28 University Ave, Canberra ACT 2601Wheelchair access at the entrance 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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Civic Gentle Dental Care - Cosmetique Dental
0.5 km · 4.5+ stars in 250+ reviews
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Smile On Canberra
0.5 km · 4.5+ stars in 100+ reviews
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Central Periodontics & Dental Implants
0.5 km · 4.5+ stars in 20+ reviews
Call Smile Sensations Canberra City
Canberra: 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