How it compares in Gold Coast
| Fact | This clinic | Gold Coast |
|---|---|---|
| Written patient reviews | 199 | 40 at the middle clinic |
| Reviews that are 1–2 stars | 3% | 4% on average |
| Reviews mentioning “gentle treatment” | 16% | 8% on average |
| Reviews mentioning “explains things clearly” | 12% | 6% on average |
| Open on Saturdays | Yes | 98 of 308 clinics with listed hours |
| Open on Sundays | Yes | 26 of 308 clinics with listed hours |
| Open until 6:30 pm or later on a weeknight | Yes | 53 of 308 clinics with listed hours |
What 199 written reviews mention
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32Gentle treatment
1.9× the Gold Coast average.
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26Friendly team
Close to the Gold Coast average.
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23Explains things clearly
1.9× the Gold Coast average.
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6Clean clinic
2.4× the Gold Coast average.
Equipment and memberships
- On its website
- General anaestheticHappy gas (nitrous oxide)IV sedationInvisalignZoom
- Memberships it lists
- ADA (Australia)RACDS
- Established
- 1998 (its website)
“Primary Dental has been supporting Australian families with quality and affordable dental services for over 20 years. A range of dental treatments including general dentistry, emergency dental care, cosmetic dentistry, teeth whitening and orthodontics are provided by experienced dentists at our dental centre in Southport. Primary Dental Southport is a QIP accredited practice with state-of-the-art equipment and technology, which means we uphold the strictest sterilisation techniques to ensure you receive quality care in a friendly environment. We also accept most health funds.”
Health funds and ways to pay
- Health funds
- Says it's a preferred provider for at least one health fund. (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.
Treatments it confirms (1)
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Dentists for kids
Its website: children's dentistry focused on prevention; fun, relaxed visits for children claim. Its listing says it sees children. (its website · its listing)
Also mentioned (one source)
- Dental implantsits website
- Braces & alignersits website
- Veneers & cosmeticits website
- Teeth whiteningits website
- Wisdom teeth & oral surgeryits website
- Root canalits website
- Sedation & nervous patientsits website
Getting there: 1/178 Nerang St
1/178 Nerang St, Southport QLD 4215Wheelchair access at the entrance and toilet (its listing).
Languages besides English: Cantonese, Chinese, Hindi, Mandarin, Punjabi (its website).
Nearest clinics also confirmed for dentists for kids
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Dental on Falconer
0.1 km · 4.5+ stars in 20+ reviews
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Starbright Dental
0.4 km · 4.5+ stars in 100+ reviews
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Nerang St. Dental
0.7 km · 4.5+ stars in 50+ reviews
Call Primary Dental Southport
Southport: open Saturday and Sunday, late on Mon, IV sedation, bulk-bills kids (CDBS).
Sources: Its business listing and patient reviews, Sep 2026 · primarydental.com.au, Oct 2026 · Last checked Oct 2026. How we count