How it compares in Central Coast
| Fact | This clinic | Central Coast |
|---|---|---|
| Written patient reviews | 475 | 19 at the middle clinic |
| Reviews that are 1–2 stars | 1% | 5% on average |
| Reviews mentioning “no judgement” | 1% | 0% on average |
| Reviews mentioning “hygienist praised” | 1% | 1% on average |
| Open on Saturdays | Yes | 33 of 100 clinics with listed hours |
| Open until 6:30 pm or later on a weeknight | Yes | 16 of 100 clinics with listed hours |
| ABN active since | 2012 | 2015 at the middle of 62 clinics |
| 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 can last 25+ years or a lifetime; explanation of how dental implants work. (its website)
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Braces & aligners
Its website: orthodontics for adults; braces-free orthodontic option offered alongside braces. (its website)
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Veneers & cosmetic
Its website: dental veneers (porcelain and composite); 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 information (signs, early removal, infection); oral surgery procedures. (its website)
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Dentists for kids
Its website: children's dentistry focused on prevention; fun, relaxed visits for children claim. (its website)
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Emergency dentist
Its website: emergency dental care offered; downloadable or online dental emergency guides. Its listing shows it open Saturday. (its website)
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Dentures
Its website: hard and soft denture relines; immediate dentures. (its website)
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Sedation & nervous patients
Its website: sedation options for anxious patients; IV (intravenous) sedation. (its website)
Also mentioned (one source)
- Root canalits website
What 475 written reviews mention
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100Friendly team
1.3× the Central Coast average.
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41Gentle treatment
Close to the Central Coast average.
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25Explains things clearly
Close to the Central Coast average.
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12At ease when nervous
Close to the Central Coast average.
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8Great with kids
Close to the Central Coast average.
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8Calm atmosphere
2.0× the Central Coast average.
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7Thorough
Close to the Central Coast average.
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6Quick and efficient
1.3× the Central Coast average.
Equipment it lists
- On its website
- 3D printerGeneral anaestheticHappy gas (nitrous oxide)IV sedationInvisalignMillingSame-day crowns (CEREC)Sleep apneaTMJ (jaw joint) treatmentZoom
- Established
- 2006 (its website)
- Business register
- ABN 24 398 893 688, active since Dec 2012 · unit trust
Business name registered 2013 (ABN Lookup)
“Riverside Dental Spa is the best Dentist for the Central Coast. Based in West Gosford we offer a large range of services including; Bite Relief, Bone Grafting, Cosmetic Dentistry, Dentures, Emergency Dentistry, EMS Airflow, Endodontics, Family Dentistry, Invisalign, Nocturnal Bruxism (Grinding), Oral Cancer Screening, Oral Surgery (Wisdom Teeth), Preventative Care, Same Day Crowns, Sleep Dentistry (IV Sedation), Snoring & Sleep Apnoea, Sports Mouthguards, Stainless Steel Crown (SSC), Tempero-Mandibular Joint Disorders and Cosmetic Services.”
Getting there: 2/392-398 Manns Rd
2/392-398 Manns Rd, West Gosford NSW 2250Wheelchair access at the entrance and toilet (its listing).
Languages besides English: German, Polish (its website).
Health funds and ways to pay
- Kids (CDBS)
- Says it bulk-bills eligible children. (its website)
Before treatment, ask
- 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.
Nearest clinics also confirmed for sedation & nervous patients
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Gosford Dental Lifeline
1.9 km · 4.5+ stars in 20+ reviews
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Mann St Dental
2.0 km · 14 reviews
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Central Coast Orthodontics
2.2 km · 15 reviews
Call Riverside Dental Spa
West Gosford: open Saturday, late on Mon, Tue, emergency appointments, IV sedation.
Sources: Its business listing and patient reviews, Sep 2026 · riversidedentalspa.com.au, Oct 2026 · ABN Lookup and ASIC business names (CC BY 3.0 AU), Oct 2026 · Last checked Oct 2026. How we count