How it compares in Sydney
| Fact | This clinic | Sydney |
|---|---|---|
| Written patient reviews | 183 | 29 at the middle clinic |
| Reviews that are 1–2 stars | 4% | 5% on average |
| Reviews mentioning “happy with their new smile” | 3% | 0% on average |
| Reviews mentioning “at ease when nervous” | 3% | 1% on average |
| Open until 6:30 pm or later on a weeknight | Yes | 347 of 2,162 clinics with listed hours |
| ABN active since | 2011 | 2013 at the middle of 1,231 clinics |
| Root canal | Confirmed | 351 of 3,060 clinics confirm it |
| Sedation & nervous patients | Confirmed | 398 of 3,060 clinics confirm it |
Treatments it confirms (9)
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Dental implants
Its website: range of implant types (single, immediate, All-On-4, fixed bridge, implant dentures, pterygoid, zygomatic); implant suitability assessed with imaging and scans. From $1,500. (its website)
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Braces & aligners
Its website: interceptive orthodontics; orthodontics for adults. (its website)
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Veneers & cosmetic
Listed under cosmetic dentistry. Its website: dental veneers (porcelain and composite); smile makeovers combining multiple treatments. From $1,500. (its listing · its website)
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Teeth whitening
Its website: in-chair whitening with take-home custom tray kit; zoom teeth whitening. From $295. (its website)
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Wisdom teeth & oral surgery
Its website: simple extraction; 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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Root canal
Its website: root canal and endodontics patient FAQ. (its website)
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Emergency dentist
Its website: emergency dental care offered; dedicated emergency phone line. Its listing shows it open Saturday. (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)
- Denturesits website
Prices on its website and health funds
- Dental implant from $1,500 single tooth
- Full-arch implants $10,950 per arch
- Invisalign / clear aligners from $3,500 full treatment
- Veneer from $1,500 per tooth
- Teeth whitening from $295
- Kids (CDBS)
- Says it bulk-bills eligible children. (its website)
- Ways to pay
- Payment plans, Help with early super release. (its website)
Before treatment, ask
- Its dental implant price is “from $1,500”: ask what would make yours cost more.
- 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.
What 183 written reviews mention
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34Friendly team
Close to the Sydney average.
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20Invisalign patients
More than 5× the Sydney average.
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10Explains things clearly
Below the Sydney average.
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9Gentle treatment
Below the Sydney average.
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5At ease when nervous
2.3× the Sydney average.
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5Happy with their new smile
More than 5× the Sydney average.
Equipment and memberships
- On its website
- 3D CBCT scansClearCorrectDigital X-rayGeneral anaestheticHappy gas (nitrous oxide)IV sedationIntraoral cameraIntraoral scannerInvisalignLaserSame-day crowns (CEREC)TMJ (jaw joint) treatment
- Memberships it lists
- ADA (Australia)
- Business register
- ABN 85 320 347 506, active since Jul 2011 · sole trader (ABN Lookup)
“Bondi’s #1 Cosmetic Dentist, Smile by Design, is Sydney’s most trusted dental clinic for veneers, implants, and Invisalign. Led by renowned cosmetic dentist Dr Michael Tam, our team brings decades of expertise in advanced treatments including All-on-4 dental implants, porcelain veneers, Invisalign, dental crowns, and teeth whitening. With a reputation for creating natural, confident smiles, Smile by Design has become the leading choice for patients across Bondi Junction, Double Bay, Bronte, and Randwick.”
Getting there: 2/110 Spring St
2/110 Spring St, Bondi Junction NSW 2022Languages besides English: German, Polish (its website).
Nearest clinics also confirmed for root canal
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Dr. Bobby Chhoker Dental Clinic
0.1 km · 4.5+ stars in 100+ reviews
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Dental Clinic Bondi
0.1 km · 1 review
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ABC Dental Bondi Junction
0.2 km · 4.5+ stars in 500+ reviews
Questions people ask
Does “listed under cosmetic dentistry” mean it is a specialist clinic?
Listed under cosmetic dentistry on its business listing. A listing category is not specialist registration: a dentist's specialist status is on the AHPRA register. Search AHPRA register ↗
Call Smile By Design - Bondi Junction
Bondi Junction: open Saturday, late on Thu, emergency appointments, IV sedation.
Sources: Its business listing and patient reviews, Sep 2026 · smilebydesign.com.au, Oct 2026 · ABN Lookup and ASIC business names (CC BY 3.0 AU), Oct 2026 · Last checked Oct 2026. How we count