How it compares in Adelaide
| Fact | This clinic | Adelaide |
|---|---|---|
| Written patient reviews | 80 | 21 at the middle clinic |
| Reviews that are 1–2 stars | 6% | 6% on average |
| Reviews mentioning “gentle treatment” | 10% | 7% on average |
| Open on Saturdays | Yes | 166 of 521 clinics with listed hours |
| Open until 6:30 pm or later on a weeknight | Yes | 165 of 521 clinics with listed hours |
| Root canal | Confirmed | 46 of 754 clinics confirm it |
| Teeth whitening | Confirmed | 126 of 754 clinics confirm it |
Treatments it confirms (5)
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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: in-chair whitening with take-home custom tray kit. (its website)
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Dentists for kids
Its website: child preventive care: check-ups, sealants, fluoride; children's dentistry focused on prevention. Its listing says it sees children. (its website · its listing)
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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. Its listing shows it open Saturday. (its website)
Also mentioned (one source)
- Dental implantsits website
- Braces & alignersits website
- Wisdom teeth & oral surgeryits website
- Denturesits website
- Sedation & nervous patientsits website
What 80 written reviews mention
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17Friendly team
Close to the Adelaide average.
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8Gentle treatment
1.3× the Adelaide average.
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.
Equipment and memberships
- On its website
- Digital X-rayIntraoral scannerInvisalignSame-day crowns (CEREC)TMJ (jaw joint) treatment
- Memberships it lists
- ADA (Australia)
“As a dedicated dental clinic, we are passionate about gentle dentistry, helping people to overcome their fears by taking the time to listen and provide the individual support they need.”
Getting there: 1220 Grand Jct Rd
1220 Grand Jct Rd, Hope Valley SA 5090Wheelchair access at the entrance and toilet (its listing).
Languages besides English: German, Greek, Italian, Polish, Spanish (its website).
Nearest clinics also confirmed for root canal
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Adelaide Gum Doctor
1.3 km · 4.5+ stars in 50+ reviews
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Vital Dental
2.5 km · 17 reviews
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Arena Dental
4.9 km · 4.5+ stars in 20+ reviews
Call Ricci Dental - Hope Valley
Hope Valley: open Saturday, late on Thu, emergency appointments, bulk-bills kids (CDBS).
Sources: Its business listing and patient reviews, Sep 2026 · riccidental.com.au, Oct 2026 · Last checked Oct 2026. How we count