How it compares in Adelaide
| Fact | This clinic | Adelaide |
|---|---|---|
| Written patient reviews | 529 | 21 at the middle clinic |
| Reviews that are 1–2 stars | 1% | 6% on average |
| Reviews mentioning “hygienist praised” | 6% | 2% on average |
| Reviews mentioning “modern equipment” | 2% | 1% 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 |
| Sedation & nervous patients | Confirmed | 75 of 754 clinics confirm it |
| Teeth whitening | Confirmed | 126 of 754 clinics confirm it |
What 529 written reviews mention
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91Friendly team
Close to the Adelaide average.
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47Gentle treatment
Close to the Adelaide average.
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33Hygienist praised
3.9× the Adelaide average.
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24Explains things clearly
Below the Adelaide average.
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12Modern equipment
2.7× the Adelaide average.
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9Gentle cleans
4.8× the Adelaide average.
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8At ease when nervous
Close to the Adelaide average.
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7Calm atmosphere
1.3× the Adelaide average.
Treatments it confirms (6)
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Dental implants
Its website: implants as an alternative to loose or slipping dentures; single tooth implants. From $3,000. (its website)
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Braces & aligners
Its website: interceptive orthodontics; invisalign. (its website)
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Veneers & cosmetic
Its website: dental veneers (porcelain and composite); 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. (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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Sedation & nervous patients
Its website: sedation options for anxious patients; IV (intravenous) sedation. (its website)
Also mentioned (one source)
- Wisdom teeth & oral surgeryits website
- Root canalits website
- Denturesits website
Equipment and memberships
- On its website
- Digital X-rayHappy gas (nitrous oxide)IV sedationIntraoral scannerInvisalignKorMillingSame-day crowns (CEREC)Zoom
- Memberships it lists
- ADA (Australia)ICOI
- Established
- 2005 (its website)
“At Semaphore Dental, we are dedicated to offering our patients the finest quality care, providing you with all the information required to make informed decisions about your dental health. From our fully trained and qualified dentists to our kind, caring reception staff, everyone shares a common goal: making your visit as relaxing as it can possibly be.”
Prices on its website and health funds
- Dental implant from $3,000 single tooth
- Health funds
- 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
- Its dental implant price is “from $3,000”: 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: 62 Semaphore Rd
62 Semaphore Rd, Semaphore SA 5019Wheelchair access at the entrance and toilet (its listing).
Languages besides English: Greek, Mandarin, Polish, Vietnamese (its website).
Nearest clinics also confirmed for sedation & nervous patients
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Ocean View Dental
4.1 km · 4.5+ stars in 100+ reviews
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Royal Park Dental
4.5 km · 4.5+ stars in 100+ reviews
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Dental Society
5.4 km · 4.5+ stars in 50+ reviews
Call Semaphore Dental
Semaphore: open Saturday, late on Mon, Wed, IV sedation, bulk-bills kids (CDBS).
Sources: Its business listing and patient reviews, Sep 2026 · semaphoredental.com.au, Oct 2026 · Last checked Oct 2026. How we count