How it compares in Sydney
| Fact | This clinic | Sydney |
|---|---|---|
| Written patient reviews | 80 | 29 at the middle clinic |
| Reviews that are 1–2 stars | 0% | 5% on average |
| Reviews mentioning “explains things clearly” | 11% | 7% on average |
| ABN active since | 2015 | 2013 at the middle of 1,231 clinics |
| Gum treatment | Confirmed | 218 of 3,060 clinics confirm it |
| Sedation & nervous patients | Confirmed | 398 of 3,060 clinics confirm it |
Treatments it confirms (10)
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Dental implants
Its website: custom-made crowns, bridges and implant restorations; implant bridges and fixed bridges for missing teeth. (its website)
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Braces & aligners
Its website: braces-free orthodontic option offered alongside braces; invisalign. (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: philips Zoom! whitening gels; branded whitening systems (Boutique, Zoom). (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; fun, relaxed visits for children claim. (its website)
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Emergency dentist
Its website: emergency dental care offered; emergency dental appointments for pain and infection. (its website)
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Dentures
Its website: complete (full) dentures; full 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 website)
Also mentioned (one source)
- Root canalits website
What 80 written reviews mention
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20Friendly team
1.7× the Sydney average.
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9Explains things clearly
1.5× the Sydney average.
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7Gentle treatment
Close to the Sydney average.
Equipment and memberships
- On its website
- Digital X-rayGeneral anaestheticHappy gas (nitrous oxide)IV sedationIntraoral cameraInvisalignPanoramic X-ray (OPG)TMJ (jaw joint) treatmentZoom
- Memberships it lists
- ADA (Australia)
- Business register
- ABN 71 613 269 752, active since Oct 2015 · trust
Business name registered 2026 (ABN Lookup)
“We provide excellent service for you, your family & friends in a welcoming & friendly home, to cater for all your dental needs. We provide a full range of treatments, from Invisalign to Implants, from fillings to crowns, from general cleans to periodontal deeper cleaning, as well as root canal therapy. We also cater for children to adults to the elderly. Are you nervous about treatment? We have Sleep Dentistry with IV sedation, as well as General Anaesthetics. We take care of you and your treatment, so that when you wake up - it's all done!”
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, 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.
Getting there: 259 Peats Ferry Rd
259 Peats Ferry Rd, Hornsby NSW 2077Wheelchair access at the entrance and toilet, on-site parking and LGBTQ+ friendly (its listing).
Languages besides English: Polish (its website).
Nearest clinics also confirmed for gum treatment
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Hornsby Dental Specialists
0.3 km · 7 reviews
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GumGuru
1.3 km · 4 reviews
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Mirabel Dental Hornsby
1.3 km · 4.5+ stars in 50+ reviews
Call Happy Smiles Dentist Hornsby
Hornsby: emergency appointments, IV sedation.
Sources: Its business listing and patient reviews, Sep 2026 · happysmilesdentist.com.au, Oct 2026 · ABN Lookup and ASIC business names (CC BY 3.0 AU), Oct 2026 · Last checked Oct 2026. How we count