Good to know before you call
- 15% of its written reviews are 1–2 stars, against 5% across Brisbane.
How it compares in Brisbane
| Fact | This clinic | Brisbane |
|---|---|---|
| Written patient reviews | 72 | 43 at the middle clinic |
| Reviews that are 1–2 stars | 15% | 5% on average |
| Sedation & nervous patients | Confirmed | 217 of 1,302 clinics confirm it |
Treatments it confirms (7)
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Dental implants
Its website: explanation of how dental implants work; implant aftercare education. (its website)
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Braces & aligners
Its website: orthodontics for adults; braces-free orthodontic option offered alongside braces. (its website)
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Veneers & cosmetic
Its website: dental veneers (porcelain and composite); smile makeovers combining multiple treatments. (its website)
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Wisdom teeth & oral surgery
Its website: oral surgery procedures; tooth extractions. (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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Emergency dentist
Its website: dedicated emergency phone line; same-day emergency appointments. (its website)
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Sedation & nervous patients
Its website: sedation options for anxious patients; invitation for anxious patients to tell staff beforehand. (its website)
Also mentioned (one source)
- Denturesits website
What 72 written reviews mention
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18Friendly team
1.5× the Brisbane average.
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6Explains things clearly
Close to the Brisbane average.
Equipment and memberships
- On its website
- 3D CBCT scansDigital X-rayInvisalignSame-day crowns (CEREC)SureSmileiTero scanner
- Memberships it lists
- ADA (Australia)
- Established
- 2011 (its website)
Health funds and ways to pay
- Health funds
- Says it's a preferred provider for at least one health fund. 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 the clinic to check your child's CDBS eligibility (it depends on Medicare and family payments) before you book.
Getting there: 3/279 Oxley Ave
3/279 Oxley Ave, Margate QLD 4019Wheelchair access at the entrance and toilet (its listing).
Nearest clinics also confirmed for sedation & nervous patients
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Queensland Endodontics - Redcliffe Peninsula
Same building
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Redcliffe Dental
1.6 km · 4.5+ stars in 100+ reviews
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Redcliffe Smiles
2.9 km · 4.5+ stars in 100+ reviews
Call Smiles Dental Care
Margate: emergency appointments, bulk-bills kids (CDBS).
Sources: Its business listing and patient reviews, Sep 2026 · smilesdental.com.au, Oct 2026 · Last checked Oct 2026. How we count