Good to know before you call
- 16% of its written reviews are 1–2 stars, against 6% across Newcastle.
How it compares in Newcastle
| Fact | This clinic | Newcastle |
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| Written patient reviews | 112 | 27 at the middle clinic |
| Reviews that are 1–2 stars | 16% | 6% on average |
| Open on Saturdays | Yes | 35 of 142 clinics with listed hours |
| Open on Sundays | Yes | 5 of 142 clinics with listed hours |
| Open until 6:30 pm or later on a weeknight | Yes | 20 of 142 clinics with listed hours |
| ABN active since | 2011 | 2014 at the middle of 81 clinics |
| Gum treatment | Confirmed | 19 of 194 clinics confirm it |
| Root canal | Confirmed | 20 of 194 clinics confirm it |
Treatments it confirms (11)
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Dental implants
Its website: range of implant types (single, immediate, All-On-4, fixed bridge, implant dentures, pterygoid, zygomatic); explanation of how dental implants work. (its website)
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Braces & aligners
Its website: orthodontics for adults; interceptive orthodontics. (its website)
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Veneers & cosmetic
Its website: dental veneers (porcelain and composite); cosmetic (clear or tooth-coloured) braces. (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); simple extraction. (its website)
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Dentists for kids
Its website: children's dentistry focused on prevention; CDBS bulk billing for eligible children. Its listing says it sees children. (its website · its listing)
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Root canal
Its website: root canal and endodontics patient FAQ. (its website)
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Emergency dentist
Its website: dedicated emergency phone line; emergency dental appointments for pain and infection. Its listing shows it open Saturday and Sunday. (its website)
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Dentures
Its website: immediate dentures; flexible dentures. (its website)
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Gum treatment
Its website: gum disease assessment, deep cleaning and maintenance. (its website)
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Sedation & nervous patients
Its website: sedation options for anxious patients; IV (intravenous) sedation. Its listing says it offers sedation. (its website · its listing)
What 112 written reviews mention
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15Friendly team
Close to the Newcastle average.
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6Fair prices
2.3× the Newcastle average.
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5Explains things clearly
Below the Newcastle average.
Equipment and memberships
- On its website
- 3D CBCT scansDigital X-rayGeneral anaestheticHappy gas (nitrous oxide)IV sedationIntraoral cameraIntraoral scannerInvisalignMeditPanoramic X-ray (OPG)Same-day crowns (CEREC)Sleep apnea
- Memberships it lists
- ADA (Australia)
- Business register
- ABN 89 725 006 941, active since Feb 2011 · sole trader (ABN Lookup)
Health funds and ways to pay
- 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 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: 255 King St
255 King St, Newcastle NSW 2300Wheelchair access at the entrance and toilet and LGBTQ+ friendly (its listing).
Nearest clinics also confirmed for gum treatment
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The Good Dentist
0.3 km · 4.5+ stars in 250+ reviews
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Profilo Dental
0.4 km · 4.5+ stars in 100+ reviews
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Morrin Dental
0.9 km · 4.5+ stars in 20+ reviews
Call King Street Dental
Newcastle: open Saturday and Sunday, late on Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, emergency appointments, IV sedation.
Sources: Its business listing and patient reviews, Sep 2026 · kingstreetdental.com.au, Oct 2026 · ABN Lookup and ASIC business names (CC BY 3.0 AU), Oct 2026 · Last checked Oct 2026. How we count