How it compares in Canberra
| Fact | This clinic | Canberra |
|---|---|---|
| Written patient reviews | 30 | 33 at the middle clinic |
| Reviews that are 1–2 stars | 3% | 5% on average |
| 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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Dental implants
Its website: implants to stabilise removable dentures; implant bridges and fixed bridges for missing teeth. (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; whitening with custom-made trays. (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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Root canal
Its website: root canal and endodontics patient FAQ. (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)
Also mentioned (one source)
- Braces & alignersits website
- Gum treatmentits website
- Sedation & nervous patientsits website
Equipment and memberships
- On its website
- 3D CBCT scans3D printerDigital X-rayHappy gas (nitrous oxide)Intraoral cameraIntraoral scannerInvisalignMillingPanoramic X-ray (OPG)Same-day crowns (CEREC)TMJ (jaw joint) treatmentTRIOS scanner
- Memberships it lists
- RACDS
“Yarra Smiles in Deakin, ACT, welcomes patients of all ages. We believe in the power of prevention, and our friendly team is dedicated to helping you maintain a healthy smile for life. From checkups and cleanings to advanced procedures, we offer a wide range of services, including: routine preventive care, root canals, wisdom teeth extractions, crowns and bridges, and periodontal treatment. At Yarra Smiles, you can expect a calming environment, high standards of care, and honest and transparent communication. Ready to experience the Yarra Smiles difference? We welcome your call today.”
Prices on its website and health funds
- Crown $1,000 per tooth
- Health funds
- Says it's a preferred provider for at least one health fund. 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 the clinic to check your child's CDBS eligibility (it depends on Medicare and family payments) before you book.
What 30 written reviews mention
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5Explains things clearly
2.0× the Canberra average.
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5Friendly team
Close to the Canberra average.
Getting there
Equinox Business Park, Unit 1 Ground Floor Equinox 1/70 Kent St, Deakin ACT 2600Wheelchair access at the entrance and toilet (its listing).
Languages besides English: Hindi, Mandarin, Polish, Punjabi, Urdu (its website).
Nearest clinics also confirmed for root canal
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Dr Mark Taylor, Endodontics & Dental Traumatology (e&dt)
0.2 km · 7 reviews
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Affinity Dentistry
0.2 km · 4.5+ stars in 50+ reviews
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Deakin Dental Care
0.7 km · 4.5+ stars in 100+ reviews
Call Yarra Smiles Deakin
Deakin: open Saturday, emergency appointments, bulk-bills kids (CDBS).
Sources: Its business listing and patient reviews, Sep 2026 · yarrasmiles.com.au, Oct 2026 · Last checked Oct 2026. How we count