How it compares in Sunshine Coast
| Fact | This clinic | Sunshine Coast |
|---|---|---|
| Written patient reviews | 210 | 46 at the middle clinic |
| Reviews that are 1–2 stars | 3% | 3% on average |
| Check-up and clean, published price | $110 | $199 middle of 21 clinics |
| Open on Saturdays | Yes | 37 of 173 clinics with listed hours |
| ABN active since | 2020 | 2016 at the middle of 115 clinics |
| Gum treatment | Confirmed | 16 of 228 clinics confirm it |
| Root canal | Confirmed | 36 of 228 clinics confirm it |
Treatments it confirms (10)
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Dental implants
Its website: all-On-X full-arch implants; implant-supported bridges for several teeth. $5,000. (its website)
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Braces & aligners
Its website: interceptive orthodontics; orthodontics for adults. (its website)
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Veneers & cosmetic
Its website: cosmetic (clear or tooth-coloured) braces; natural-looking cosmetic results. (its website)
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Teeth whitening
Its website: in-chair whitening with take-home custom tray kit; zoom teeth whitening. From $450. (its website)
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Wisdom teeth & oral surgery
Its website: wisdom teeth information (signs, early removal, infection); oral surgery procedures. (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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Root canal
Its website: root canal and endodontics patient FAQ. (its website)
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Emergency dentist
Its website: emergency dental care offered; emergency directed to Triple Zero (000). Its listing shows it open Saturday. (its website)
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Gum treatment
Its website: gum disease assessment, deep cleaning and maintenance. (its website)
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Sedation & nervous patients
Its website: sedation options for anxious patients; IV (intravenous) sedation. (its website)
Also mentioned (one source)
- Denturesits website
What 210 written reviews mention
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34Friendly team
Close to the Sunshine Coast average.
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31Gentle treatment
1.6× the Sunshine Coast average.
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15Explains things clearly
Close to the Sunshine Coast average.
Equipment it lists
- On its website
- 3D CBCT scans3D printerDIAGNOdentDigital X-rayGeneral anaestheticHappy gas (nitrous oxide)IV sedationIntraoral scannerInvisalignMicroscopePanoramic X-ray (OPG)Same-day crowns (CEREC)
- Established
- 1964 (its website)
- Business register
- ABN 34 107 181 537, active since May 2020 · private company (ABN Lookup)
“We are a local, family owned and operated practice, looking after families and their smiles since 1987. We have a talented, ethical and happy team who put the interest of our patients above all else. Our focus is on prevention, which ultimately helps you avoid treatment. We also understand that the dentist is not many peoples’ favourite place to come and we aim to provide you with gentle treatment in a comfortable setting. We also like to focus on children and creating generations of kids who have no reason to be worried about a dental visit. We take dentistry seriously, but not ourselves!”
Prices on its website and health funds
- Check-up & clean $110 exam, scale and clean
- Dental implant $5,000 single tooth
- Teeth whitening from $450
- Kids (CDBS)
- Says it bulk-bills eligible children. (its website)
- Ways to pay
- Payment plans. (its website)
Before treatment, ask
- Its teeth whitening price is “from $450”: ask what would make yours cost more.
- 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.
Getting there: 134A Point Cartwright Dr
134A Point Cartwright Dr, Buddina QLD 4575Wheelchair access at the entrance and toilet, on-site parking and LGBTQ+ friendly (its listing).
Languages besides English: Spanish (its website).
Nearest clinics also confirmed for gum treatment
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Dr. Tamara Warren
Same building · 1 review
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Foundation Dental Services - Sunshine Coast
3.8 km · 3 reviews
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The Palms Implants and Periodontics
4.0 km · 4.5+ stars in 20+ reviews
Call Kawana Dental
Buddina: open Saturday, emergency appointments, IV sedation.
Sources: Its business listing and patient reviews, Sep 2026 · kawanadental.com, Oct 2026 · ABN Lookup and ASIC business names (CC BY 3.0 AU), Oct 2026 · Last checked Oct 2026. How we count