How it compares in Darwin
| Fact | This clinic | Darwin |
|---|---|---|
| Written patient reviews | 46 | 29 at the middle clinic |
| Reviews that are 1–2 stars | 7% | 8% on average |
| Open on Saturdays | Yes | 9 of 30 clinics with listed hours |
| Teeth whitening | Confirmed | 5 of 40 clinics confirm it |
| Sedation & nervous patients | Confirmed | 7 of 40 clinics confirm it |
Treatments it confirms (7)
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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: whitening with custom-made trays. (its website)
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Wisdom teeth & oral surgery
Its website: wisdom teeth information (signs, early removal, infection); wisdom teeth assessment and removal. (its website)
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Dentists for kids
Its website: children's dentistry; children's dentistry (kids' dentist, paediatric). (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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Sedation & nervous patients
Its website: gentle, empathetic approach to anxious patients; care for anxious, nervous and phobic patients. (its website)
Also mentioned (one source)
- Dental implantsits website
- Braces & alignersits website
- Root canalits website
- Gum treatmentits website
What 46 written reviews mention
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8Friendly team
Close to the Darwin 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. (its website)
Before treatment, ask
- Ask whether the payment plan is interest-free, and about any fees.
- Ask the clinic to check your child's CDBS eligibility (it depends on Medicare and family payments) before you book.
Equipment and memberships
- On its website
- Digital X-rayIntraoral cameraInvisalignPanoramic X-ray (OPG)TMJ (jaw joint) treatment
- Memberships it lists
- RACDS
“Darwin Smiles Dental is a family-oriented dental clinic, offering a complete range of general and cosmetic dentistry with state-of-the-art equipment, access to specialty periodontal care and a team that leads the way with their commitment to patient care and high work standards. We strive to offer emergency appointments within 24 hours and care for the Darwin community by providing appointments on Saturdays, for those unable to make it during other times. Our dental experts are here to provide care to the whole of Darwin Community.”
Getting there: 28A Gateway Shopping Centre
28A Gateway Shopping Centre, 5 Yarrawonga Rd, Yarrawonga NT 0830Wheelchair access at the entrance and toilet and LGBTQ+ friendly (its listing).
Languages besides English: Croatian (its website).
Nearest clinics also confirmed for teeth whitening
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Darwin Smiles
3.1 km · 16 reviews
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Smith Street Dental Darwin
15.2 km · 4.5+ stars in 250+ reviews
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Compass Dental Care
15.8 km · 4.5+ stars in 100+ reviews
Call NT Dental
Yarrawonga: open Saturday, emergency appointments, bulk-bills kids (CDBS).
Sources: Its business listing and patient reviews, Sep 2026 · darwinsmiles.com.au, Oct 2026 · Last checked Oct 2026. How we count