How it compares in Central Coast
| Fact | This clinic | Central Coast |
|---|---|---|
| Written patient reviews | 45 | 19 at the middle clinic |
| Reviews that are 1–2 stars | 2% | 5% on average |
| Open on Saturdays | Yes | 33 of 100 clinics with listed hours |
| Sedation & nervous patients | Confirmed | 22 of 134 clinics confirm it |
| Teeth whitening | Confirmed | 23 of 134 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: cosmetic (clear or tooth-coloured) braces; smile makeovers combining multiple treatments. (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 assessment and removal; tooth extractions. (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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Emergency dentist
Its website: dedicated emergency phone line; emergency dental care offered. 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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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)
- Root canalits website
Equipment and memberships
- On its website
- 3D CBCT scansGeneral anaestheticHappy gas (nitrous oxide)IV sedationInvisalignPanoramic X-ray (OPG)Same-day crowns (CEREC)TMJ (jaw joint) treatmentZoom
- Memberships it lists
- ADA (Australia)ANZSPD
- Established
- 1990 (its website)
“Empire Bay Dental offers the most innovative technology and advanced techniques the dental world has to offer. Providing exceptional dental treatment to you and your family, our promise is to provide you with a wide range of services ranging from general dentistry, cosmetic dentistry as well as, the more complex treatments and procedures. Our team of dentists have extensive experience in various fields of dentistry, as well as a commitment to a high quality of care. The professionalism, skill and exceptional service of our team is what truly sets us apart from any other dental provider.”
Prices on its website and health funds
- Check-up & clean $150 exam, scale and clean
- Health funds
- Says it's in the HCF More For Teeth network. 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 HCF More For Teeth? 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.
What 45 written reviews mention
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8Friendly team
Close to the Central Coast average.
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6Explains things clearly
2.0× the Central Coast average.
Getting there: 7 Sorrento Rd
7 Sorrento Rd, Empire Bay NSW 2257Wheelchair access at the entrance and toilet, on-site parking and LGBTQ+ friendly (its listing).
Nearest clinics also confirmed for sedation & nervous patients
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Saratoga Dental
2.2 km · 4.5+ stars in 20+ reviews
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Advanced Dental Services - Woy Woy
3.4 km · 4.5+ stars in 100+ reviews
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Central Coast Smiles
4.8 km · 4.5+ stars in 50+ reviews
Call Empire Bay Dental I Family Dentist
Empire Bay: open Saturday, emergency appointments, IV sedation.
Sources: Its business listing and patient reviews, Sep 2026 · empirebaydental.com.au, Oct 2026 · Last checked Oct 2026. How we count