How it compares in Sydney
| Fact | This clinic | Sydney |
|---|---|---|
| Written patient reviews | 71 | 29 at the middle clinic |
| Reviews that are 1–2 stars | 0% | 5% on average |
| Reviews mentioning “gentle treatment” | 21% | 8% on average |
| Reviews mentioning “explains things clearly” | 17% | 7% on average |
| ABN active since | 2019 | 2013 at the middle of 1,231 clinics |
| Gum treatment | Confirmed | 218 of 3,060 clinics confirm it |
| Root canal | Confirmed | 351 of 3,060 clinics confirm it |
Treatments it confirms (11)
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Dental implants
Its website: explanation of how dental implants work; implants as an alternative to loose or slipping dentures. (its website)
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Braces & aligners
Its website: orthodontics for adults; orthodontics for teenagers. (its website)
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Veneers & cosmetic
Its website: resin bonding; dental veneers (porcelain and composite). (its website)
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Teeth whitening
Its website: in-chair whitening with take-home custom tray kit; in-office and take-home whitening options. (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: child preventive care: check-ups, sealants, fluoride; children's dentistry focused on prevention. (its website)
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Root canal
Its website: root canal and endodontics patient FAQ. (its website)
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Emergency dentist
Listed under emergency dental care. Its website: dedicated emergency phone line; emergency dental appointments for pain and infection. (its listing · its website)
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Dentures
Its website: hard and soft denture relines; immediate 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)
Equipment it lists
- On its website
- 3D CBCT scansDigital X-rayGeneral anaestheticHappy gas (nitrous oxide)IV sedationIntraoral cameraInvisalignPanoramic X-ray (OPG)Same-day crowns (CEREC)TMJ (jaw joint) treatment
- Established
- 1968 (its website)
- Business register
- ABN 26 273 007 709, active since Jul 2019 · trust
Business name registered 2024 (ABN Lookup)
“Star Light Dental is a family dental clinic inside Hoxton Park Central at 2 Lyn Parade, Prestons, next to MediPharm Medical Centre. Our three dentists, led by Dr Maher Farag with 34 years of experience, provide check-ups and cleans, children's dentistry (CDBS provider), fillings, root canal treatment, crowns and bridges, dentures, dental implants, wisdom teeth removal, teeth whitening, veneers and Invisalign. Same-day emergency appointments are available most days, and sedation is available for anxious patients and complex treatment.”
What 71 written reviews mention
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15Gentle treatment
2.6× the Sydney average.
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12Explains things clearly
2.3× the Sydney average.
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7Friendly team
Below the Sydney average.
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5Thorough
3.4× the Sydney 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, 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: Shop 7/2 Lyn Parade
Shop 7/2 Lyn Parade, Prestons NSW 2170Wheelchair access at the entrance and toilet and on-site parking (its listing).
Languages besides English: Polish (its website).
Nearest clinics also confirmed for gum treatment
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Total Smiles Dental Practice
1.7 km · 4.5+ stars in 50+ reviews
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Casula Dental Care
2.3 km · 4+ stars in 20+ reviews
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CARE DENTAL CASULA
2.5 km · 2 reviews
Questions people ask
Does “listed under emergency dental care” mean it is a specialist clinic?
Listed under emergency dental care 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 Star Light Dental
Prestons: emergency appointments, IV sedation.
Sources: Its business listing and patient reviews, Sep 2026 · starlightdental.com.au, Oct 2026 · ABN Lookup and ASIC business names (CC BY 3.0 AU), Oct 2026 · Last checked Oct 2026. How we count