How it compares in Newcastle
| Fact | This clinic | Newcastle |
|---|---|---|
| Written patient reviews | 275 | 27 at the middle clinic |
| Reviews that are 1–2 stars | 3% | 6% on average |
| Reviews mentioning “thorough” | 2% | 1% on average |
| Reviews mentioning “quick and efficient” | 2% | 1% on average |
| Open on Saturdays | Yes | 35 of 142 clinics with listed hours |
| ABN active since | 2000 | 2014 at the middle of 81 clinics |
What 275 written reviews mention
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46Friendly team
Close to the Newcastle average.
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23Gentle treatment
Close to the Newcastle average.
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18Explains things clearly
Close to the Newcastle average.
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6Thorough
2.1× the Newcastle average.
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6Quick and efficient
1.7× the Newcastle average.
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5No judgement
3.8× the Newcastle average.
Equipment and memberships
- On its website
- General anaestheticHappy gas (nitrous oxide)IV sedationInvisalignZoom
- Memberships it lists
- ADA (Australia)RACDS
- Established
- 1998 (its website)
- Business register
- ABN 26 855 078 645, active since Mar 2000 · unit trust
Business name registered 2023 (ABN Lookup)
“Primary Dental has been supporting Australian families with quality and affordable dental services for over 20 years. A range of dental treatments including general dentistry, emergency dental care, cosmetic dentistry, teeth whitening and orthodontics are provided by experienced dentists at our dental centre in Charlestown. Primary Dental Charlestown is a QIP accredited practice with state-of-the-art equipment and technology, which means we uphold the strictest sterilisation techniques to ensure you receive quality care in a friendly environment. We also accept most health funds.”
Health funds and ways to pay
- Health funds
- Says it's a preferred provider for at least one health fund. (its website)
- Kids (CDBS)
- Says it bulk-bills eligible children. (its website)
- Ways to pay
- Payment plans, DVA card accepted. (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.
Treatments it confirms (1)
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Dentists for kids
Its website: fun, relaxed visits for children claim; children's dentistry (kids' dentist, paediatric). (its website)
Also mentioned (one source)
- Dental implantsits website
- Braces & alignersits website
- Veneers & cosmeticits website
- Teeth whiteningits website
- Wisdom teeth & oral surgeryits website
- Root canalits website
- Sedation & nervous patientsits website
Getting there: 316 Charlestown Rd
316 Charlestown Rd, Charlestown NSW 2290Languages besides English: Cantonese, Chinese, Hindi, Mandarin, Punjabi (its website).
Nearest clinics also confirmed for dentists for kids
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Charlestown Orthodontics
0.3 km · 4.5+ stars in 50+ reviews
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Charlestown Road Dental
0.4 km · 5 reviews
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Affordable Dental Charlestown
0.4 km · 4.5+ stars in 50+ reviews
Call Primary Dental Charlestown
Charlestown: open Saturday, IV sedation, bulk-bills kids (CDBS).
Sources: Its business listing and patient reviews, Sep 2026 · primarydental.com.au, Oct 2026 · ABN Lookup and ASIC business names (CC BY 3.0 AU), Oct 2026 · Last checked Oct 2026. How we count