How it compares in Sydney
| Fact | This clinic | Sydney |
|---|---|---|
| Written patient reviews | 186 | 29 at the middle clinic |
| Reviews that are 1–2 stars | 3% | 5% on average |
| Reviews mentioning “invisalign patients” | 6% | 1% on average |
| Reviews mentioning “answers every question” | 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 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: emergency dental care offered; dedicated emergency phone line. (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 186 written reviews mention
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23Gentle treatment
1.5× the Sydney average.
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21Friendly team
Close to the Sydney average.
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12Invisalign patients
4.9× the Sydney average.
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8Explains things clearly
Below the Sydney average.
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6Answers every question
2.3× the Sydney average.
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5Kids enjoy their visits
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)
“Smile by Design is North Sydney’s #1 cosmetic dentist, led by award-winning Dr Michael Tam. With decades of experience, we specialise in All-on-4 dental implants, porcelain veneers, Invisalign, and teeth whitening, delivering confident, natural-looking smiles. Based in North Sydney, we serve clients from Kirribilli, Crows Nest, and Neutral Bay. Our luxury clinic also offers dental crowns, root canal therapy, reconstructive dentistry, and gum Botox, as well as general dentistry services. Experience personalised care and world-class results.”
Getting there: 44 Miller St
44 Miller St, North Sydney NSW 2060Wheelchair access at the entrance and toilet and LGBTQ+ friendly (its listing).
Languages besides English: German, Polish (its website).
Nearest clinics also confirmed for root canal
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Vogue Dental Studios
0.2 km · 4.5+ stars in 100+ reviews
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Cosmetique Dental
0.2 km · 4.5+ stars in 20+ reviews
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North Sydney Dentistry - Cosmetique Dental
0.2 km · 4.5+ stars in 250+ 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 - North Sydney
North Sydney: 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