How it compares in Sunshine Coast
| Fact | This clinic | Sunshine Coast |
|---|---|---|
| Written patient reviews | 301 | 46 at the middle clinic |
| Reviews that are 1–2 stars | 1% | 3% on average |
| Reviews mentioning “thorough” | 4% | 1% on average |
| Reviews mentioning “clean clinic” | 2% | 1% on average |
| Check-up and clean, published price | $249 | $199 middle of 21 clinics |
What 301 written reviews mention
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65Friendly team
Close to the Sunshine Coast average.
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39Gentle treatment
1.4× the Sunshine Coast average.
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27Explains things clearly
Close to the Sunshine Coast average.
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11Thorough
2.5× the Sunshine Coast average.
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8Great with kids
3.3× the Sunshine Coast average.
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7Fair prices
Below the Sunshine Coast average.
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5Clean clinic
1.7× the Sunshine Coast average.
Treatments it confirms (6)
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Dental implants
Its website: implants as an alternative to loose or slipping dentures; implants to stabilise removable dentures. (its website)
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Braces & aligners
Its website: interceptive orthodontics; free Invisalign / clear aligner consultation. (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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Dentists for kids
Its website: children's dentistry focused on prevention; fun, relaxed visits for children claim. (its website)
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Emergency dentist
Its website: emergency dental care offered; dedicated emergency phone line. (its website)
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Dentures
Its website: flexible dentures; immediate dentures. (its website)
Also mentioned (one source)
- Teeth whiteningits website
- Wisdom teeth & oral surgeryits website
- Root canalits website
- Sedation & nervous patientsits website
Prices on its website and health funds
- Check-up & clean $249 exam, scale and clean
- 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.
Equipment it lists
- On its website
- ClearCorrectDigital X-rayHappy gas (nitrous oxide)InvisalignPanoramic X-ray (OPG)TMJ (jaw joint) treatment
- Established
- 1951 (its website)
“1300SMILES Dentists provide an outstanding local service to the people of Buderim. By putting the patients first, we've established a dentistry fit for the whole family. Whether you need a basic dental check-up or to are looking to have more major work done, we can help. With great dental payment plans available, put your oral health first.”
Getting there: 1/7-15 Lindsay Rd
1/7-15 Lindsay Rd, Buderim QLD 4556Wheelchair access at the entrance and toilet (its listing).
Languages besides English: Arabic, Cantonese, Farsi, Gujarati, Hindi (its website).
Nearest clinics also confirmed for emergency dentist
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Custom Denture Clinic - Buderim
0.1 km · 4.5+ stars in 50+ reviews
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Budi Dental
0.2 km · 4.5+ stars in 50+ reviews
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Atelier Dental Buderim
0.3 km · 4.5+ stars in 100+ reviews
Call 1300SMILES Dentists Buderim
Buderim: emergency appointments, bulk-bills kids (CDBS).
Sources: Its business listing and patient reviews, Sep 2026 · 1300smiles.com.au, Oct 2026 · Last checked Oct 2026. How we count