How it compares in Gold Coast
| Fact | This clinic | Gold Coast |
|---|---|---|
| Written patient reviews | 302 | 40 at the middle clinic |
| Reviews that are 1–2 stars | 3% | 4% on average |
| Reviews mentioning “great with kids” | 3% | 1% on average |
| Open on Saturdays | Yes | 98 of 308 clinics with listed hours |
What 302 written reviews mention
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57Friendly team
Close to the Gold Coast average.
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29Gentle treatment
Close to the Gold Coast average.
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17Explains things clearly
Close to the Gold Coast average.
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8Great with kids
3.2× the Gold Coast average.
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6Thorough
Close to the Gold Coast average.
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5Hygienist praised
4.0× the Gold Coast average.
Equipment and memberships
- On its website
- InvisalignSame-day crowns (CEREC)Sleep apneaTMJ (jaw joint) treatmentTRIOS scanner
- Memberships it lists
- ADA (Australia)ANZSPDASEASPRACDS
- Established
- 1992 (its website)
“Looking for experienced dentists in Merrimac? National Dental Care Merrimac offers professional, gentle care across a wide range of dental services-perfect for families, professionals and locals alike. Whether you need preventive check-ups, cosmetic enhancements or urgent dental care, we offer Invisalign, fillings, implants, whitening and children’s dentistry tailored to your needs. Conveniently positioned for professionals and families across Merrimac and surrounds. Experience the difference of personalised dental care in a warm, friendly environment.”
Health funds and ways to pay
- Health funds
- Says it's a preferred provider for at least one health fund. Offers no-gap check-ups for some fund members. 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.
Getting there: 166 Gooding Dr
166 Gooding Dr, Merrimac QLD 4226Wheelchair access at the entrance and toilet (its listing).
Languages besides English: Arabic, Bengali, Farsi, French, Gujarati (its website).
Treatments it mentions
Also mentioned (one source)
- Dental implantsits website
- Braces & alignersits website
- Veneers & cosmeticits website
- Wisdom teeth & oral surgeryits website
- Dentists for kidsits website
- Emergency dentistits website
- Denturesits website
- Sedation & nervous patientsits website
Nearest other clinics to Merrimac
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Totally Dental
Same building
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Dr Peter J Efstathis
Same building
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Dr Gail Dennis
1.9 km · 1 review
Call National Dental Care Merrimac
Merrimac: open Saturday, bulk-bills kids (CDBS), HICAPS on the spot.
Sources: Its business listing and patient reviews, Sep 2026 · nationaldentalcare.com.au, Oct 2026 · Last checked Oct 2026. How we count