How it compares in Newcastle
| Fact | This clinic | Newcastle |
|---|---|---|
| Written patient reviews | 68 | 27 at the middle clinic |
| Reviews that are 1–2 stars | 1% | 6% on average |
| Open on Saturdays | Yes | 35 of 142 clinics with listed hours |
| Sedation & nervous patients | Confirmed | 25 of 194 clinics confirm it |
| Emergency dentist | Confirmed | 38 of 194 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 assessment and removal; tooth extractions. (its website)
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Dentists for kids
Its website: children's dentistry (kids' dentist, paediatric); children's dentistry. (its website)
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Emergency dentist
Its website: emergency dental care offered; emergency dental appointments for pain and infection. 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; sedation options for anxious patients. (its website)
Also mentioned (one source)
- Root canalits website
What 68 written reviews mention
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19Friendly team
1.6× the Newcastle average.
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5Explains things clearly
Close to the Newcastle average.
Health funds and ways to pay
- Health funds
- 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.
Equipment and memberships
- On its website
- General anaestheticIV sedationInvisalignSame-day crowns (CEREC)Zoom
- Memberships it lists
- ADA (Australia)
Getting there: Thornton Health Complex Suite 3&4 9
Thornton Health Complex Suite 3&4 9, 2 Poynton Pl, Thornton NSW 2322Wheelchair access at the entrance and toilet (its listing).
Nearest clinics also confirmed for sedation & nervous patients
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Thornton Dental
1.9 km · 4.5+ stars in 250+ reviews
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Sandgate Family Dental
10.4 km
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Wallsend Dental Surgery
12.1 km · 4+ stars in 20+ reviews
Call Poynton Place Dental & Implant Centre
Thornton: open Saturday, emergency appointments, IV sedation.
Sources: Its business listing and patient reviews, Sep 2026 · poyntonplacedental.com.au, Oct 2026 · Last checked Oct 2026. How we count