How it compares in Darwin
| Fact | This clinic | Darwin |
|---|---|---|
| Written patient reviews | 176 | 29 at the middle clinic |
| Reviews that are 1–2 stars | 2% | 8% on average |
| Reviews mentioning “explains things clearly” | 9% | 5% on average |
| Reviews mentioning “gentle treatment” | 9% | 6% on average |
| Open on Saturdays | Yes | 9 of 30 clinics with listed hours |
| ABN active since | 2012 | 2012 at the middle of 25 clinics |
| Gum treatment | Confirmed | 1 of 40 clinics confirm it |
| Root canal | Confirmed | 2 of 40 clinics confirm it |
Treatments it confirms (11)
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Dental implants
Its website: implants to stabilise removable dentures; implant bridges and fixed bridges for missing teeth. (its website)
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Braces & aligners
Its website: orthodontic treatment options; orthodontics for adults. (its website)
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Veneers & cosmetic
Its website: smile makeovers combining multiple treatments; smile makeover. (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. From $400. (its website)
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Wisdom teeth & oral surgery
Its website: wisdom teeth information (signs, early removal, infection); wisdom teeth assessment and removal. $295. (its website)
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Dentists for kids
Its website: fun, relaxed visits for children claim; first dental visit soon after first tooth. 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 listing shows it open Saturday. (its website)
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Dentures
Its website: implants to stabilise removable dentures; implant retained 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: driver, escort and fasting rules around sedation or surgery; oral sedation or anxiety medication. Its listing says it offers sedation. (its website · its listing)
Prices on its website and health funds
- Crown $2,402 per tooth
- Wisdom tooth removal $295 per tooth
- Extraction from $295 per tooth
- Teeth whitening from $400
- Filling $242
- 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
- Its extraction price is “from $295”: 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 176 written reviews mention
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31Friendly team
Close to the Darwin average.
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15Explains things clearly
1.7× the Darwin average.
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15Gentle treatment
1.5× the Darwin average.
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8Fair prices
Close to the Darwin average.
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8Quick and efficient
2.4× the Darwin average.
Equipment and memberships
- On its website
- 3D CBCT scans3D printerDigital X-rayHappy gas (nitrous oxide)IV sedationIntraoral scannerInvisalignMillingPanoramic X-ray (OPG)Same-day crowns (CEREC)Spark alignersTMJ (jaw joint) treatment
- Memberships it lists
- RACDS
- Business register
- ABN 86 574 557 425, active since Jul 2012 · trust
Business name registered 2015 (ABN Lookup)
“Compass Dental Care is a trusted dental practice located in the heart of Darwin, offering a wide range of dental services in a comfortable and caring environment. Our experienced team, led by Dr. Thien Pham, is dedicated to providing high-quality general, cosmetic, and restorative dentistry to ensure the health and beauty of your smile. Whether you need routine check-ups, emergency dental care, or advanced treatments like dental implants and root canals, we’re here to guide you every step of the way.”
Getting there: Suite 102/12 Salonika St
Suite 102/12 Salonika St, Parap NT 0820Wheelchair access at the entrance and toilet and LGBTQ+ friendly (its listing).
Languages besides English: Polish (its website).
Nearest clinics also confirmed for teeth whitening
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Fannie Bay Dental
1.9 km · 4+ stars in 20+ reviews
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Smith Street Dental Darwin
2.6 km · 4.5+ stars in 250+ reviews
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NT Dental
15.8 km · 4.5+ stars in 50+ reviews
Call Compass Dental Care
Parap: open Saturday, emergency appointments, IV sedation.
Sources: Its business listing and patient reviews, Sep 2026 · compassdental.com.au, Oct 2026 · ABN Lookup and ASIC business names (CC BY 3.0 AU), Oct 2026 · Last checked Oct 2026. How we count