Good to know before you call
- 13% of its written reviews are 1–2 stars, against 6% across Adelaide.
How it compares in Adelaide
| Fact | This clinic | Adelaide |
|---|---|---|
| Written patient reviews | 31 | 21 at the middle clinic |
| Reviews that are 1–2 stars | 13% | 6% on average |
| ABN active since | 2004 | 2013 at the middle of 314 clinics |
| Wisdom teeth & oral surgery | Confirmed | 119 of 754 clinics confirm it |
| Teeth whitening | Confirmed | 126 of 754 clinics confirm it |
Treatments it confirms (7)
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Dental implants
Its website: implants as an alternative to loose or slipping dentures; single tooth implants. (its website)
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Braces & aligners
Its website: invisalign; custom-made clear aligners. (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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Teeth whitening
Its website: whitening with custom-made trays. (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; children's dentistry (kids' dentist, paediatric). (its website)
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Emergency dentist
Its website: dedicated emergency phone line; emergency dental care offered. (its website)
Also mentioned (one source)
- Denturesits website
- Sedation & nervous patientsits website
Equipment and memberships
- On its website
- Intraoral cameraInvisalignTMJ (jaw joint) treatment
- Memberships it lists
- ADA (Australia)RACDS
- Established
- 2004 (its website)
- Business register
- ABN 17 313 075 415, active since Jan 2004 · trust (ABN Lookup)
“Welcome to Essential Dental … your local Golden Grove dentists with a difference. Essential Dental opened their Golden Grove Dental Practice in 2004 with a vision of providing ‘Gentle Dental Care’ for the whole family. Essential Dental has successfully grown into a vibrant and friendly dental practice by offering our broad patient community of Golden Grove outstanding service and quality, all at a very reasonable cost. Our experienced and friendly team at Essential Dental are committed to ensuring that all your preventative, restorative and cosmetic dental needs are met. Our dentists can…”
What 31 written reviews mention
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6Friendly team
Close to the Adelaide average.
Health funds and ways to pay
- Health funds
- Offers no-gap check-ups for some fund members. (its website)
- Kids (CDBS)
- Says it bulk-bills eligible children. (its website)
Getting there: 205 The Golden Way
205 The Golden Way, Golden Grove SA 5125Wheelchair access at the entrance and toilet (its listing).
Nearest clinics also confirmed for wisdom teeth & oral surgery
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Fairview Park Dental Clinic
2.3 km · 12 reviews
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McIntyre Dental Clinic
4.0 km · 4.5+ stars in 50+ reviews
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Para Hills Dental Care
4.4 km · 4.5+ stars in 50+ reviews
Call Essential Dental
Golden Grove: emergency appointments, bulk-bills kids (CDBS).
Sources: Its business listing and patient reviews, Sep 2026 · essentialdentalsa.com.au, Oct 2026 · ABN Lookup and ASIC business names (CC BY 3.0 AU), Oct 2026 · Last checked Oct 2026. How we count