How it compares in Canberra
| Fact | This clinic | Canberra |
|---|---|---|
| Written patient reviews | 148 | 33 at the middle clinic |
| Reviews that are 1–2 stars | 4% | 5% on average |
| Reviews mentioning “explains things clearly” | 12% | 8% on average |
| Open on Saturdays | Yes | 66 of 199 clinics with listed hours |
| Gum treatment | Confirmed | 15 of 269 clinics confirm it |
| Teeth whitening | Confirmed | 50 of 269 clinics confirm it |
Treatments it confirms (9)
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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: free Invisalign / clear aligner consultation; orthodontic treatment options. (its website)
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Veneers & cosmetic
Its website: smile makeovers combining multiple treatments; smile makeover. (its website)
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Teeth whitening
Its website: in-chair whitening with take-home custom tray kit; zoom teeth whitening. (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; children's dentistry. (its website)
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Emergency dentist
Its website: emergency dental care offered; 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)
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Gum treatment
Its website: gum disease assessment, deep cleaning and maintenance. (its website)
Also mentioned (one source)
- Root canalits website
- Sedation & nervous patientsits website
What 148 written reviews mention
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22Friendly team
Close to the Canberra average.
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18Explains things clearly
1.5× the Canberra average.
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15Gentle treatment
Close to the Canberra average.
Equipment and memberships
- On its website
- 3D CBCT scans3D printerDigital X-rayGeneral anaestheticHappy gas (nitrous oxide)IV sedationIntraoral scannerInvisalignLaserMillingSame-day crowns (CEREC)Sleep apnea
- Memberships it lists
- ADA (Australia)
Health funds and ways to pay
- Health funds
- Says it's in the nib First Choice network. 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
- With nib First 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: Suite 303
Suite 303, Level 3/20 Woden Centre, Lyons ACT 2606Wheelchair access at the entrance and toilet (its listing).
Languages besides English: Polish (its website).
Nearest clinics also confirmed for gum treatment
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StarCare Dental Specialists Group
0.1 km · 6 reviews
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Redgum Periodontics & Implants
0.4 km · 16 reviews
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Mawson Dental Care
2.5 km · 4.5+ stars in 500+ reviews
Call Woden Dental Centre
Lyons: open Saturday, emergency appointments, IV sedation.
Sources: Its business listing and patient reviews, Sep 2026 · wodendentalcentre.com.au, Oct 2026 · Last checked Oct 2026. How we count