How it compares in Townsville
| Fact | This clinic | Townsville |
|---|---|---|
| Written patient reviews | 70 | 31 at the middle clinic |
| Reviews that are 1–2 stars | 10% | 5% on average |
| Reviews mentioning “explains things clearly” | 9% | 6% on average |
| Open on Saturdays | Yes | 14 of 45 clinics with listed hours |
| Open on Sundays | Yes | 2 of 45 clinics with listed hours |
| Open until 6:30 pm or later on a weeknight | Yes | 9 of 45 clinics with listed hours |
| ABN active since | 2011 | 2013 at the middle of 21 clinics |
| Wisdom teeth & oral surgery | Confirmed | 7 of 65 clinics confirm it |
| Sedation & nervous patients | Confirmed | 11 of 65 clinics confirm it |
Treatments it confirms (8)
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Dental implants
Its website: implant bridges and fixed bridges for missing teeth; explanation of how dental implants work. (its website)
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Veneers & cosmetic
Its website: smile makeovers combining multiple treatments; smile makeover. (its website)
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Teeth whitening
Its website: in-chair whitening with take-home custom tray kit; zoom teeth whitening. (its website)
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Wisdom teeth & oral surgery
Its website: wisdom teeth information (signs, early removal, infection); wisdom teeth assessment and removal. (its website)
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Dentists for kids
Its website: fun, relaxed visits for children claim; first dental visit soon after first tooth. (its website)
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Emergency dentist
Its website: emergency dental care offered; dedicated emergency phone line. Its listing shows it open Saturday and Sunday. (its website)
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Dentures
Its website: full dentures; denture relines and repairs for loose dentures. (its website)
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Sedation & nervous patients
Its website: invitation for anxious patients to tell staff beforehand; gentle, empathetic approach to anxious patients. (its website)
Also mentioned (one source)
- Braces & alignersits website
- Root canalits website
- Gum treatmentits website
What 70 written reviews mention
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10Gentle treatment
2.0× the Townsville average.
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8Friendly team
Below the Townsville average.
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6Explains things clearly
1.3× the Townsville average.
Equipment it lists
- On its website
- Digital X-rayIntraoral scannerTMJ (jaw joint) treatmentTRIOS scannerZoom
- Business register
- ABN 64 153 608 005, active since Oct 2011 · private company (ABN Lookup)
“Gentle, professional and family-friendly dentists. We are currently going beyond the current government recommendations regarding health and hygiene measures to ensure the safety of our clients and our staff. We have a state of the art, modern and professional family dental clinic offering high standards of dental care for Townsville. Your safety and comfort is our highest priority.”
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. (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: T29
T29, 2/30 Lakeside Dr, Idalia QLD 4811Wheelchair access at the entrance and toilet (its listing).
Languages besides English: Polish (its website).
Nearest clinics also confirmed for wisdom teeth & oral surgery
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The Townsville Dental Centre
1.5 km · 4+ stars in 50+ reviews
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Courtney Dental
4.1 km · 4.5+ stars in 50+ reviews
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All About Teeth
5.0 km · 4.5+ stars in 50+ reviews
Call The Townsville Dental Centre
Idalia: open Saturday and Sunday, late on Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, emergency appointments, bulk-bills kids (CDBS).
Sources: Its business listing and patient reviews, Sep 2026 · thetownsvilledentist.com.au, Oct 2026 · ABN Lookup and ASIC business names (CC BY 3.0 AU), Oct 2026 · Last checked Oct 2026. How we count