How it compares in Launceston
| Fact | This clinic | Launceston |
|---|---|---|
| Written patient reviews | 83 | 16 at the middle clinic |
| Reviews that are 1–2 stars | 1% | 5% on average |
| Reviews mentioning “gentle treatment” | 10% | 7% on average |
| ABN active since | 2011 | 2017 at the middle of 15 clinics |
| Sedation & nervous patients | Confirmed | 4 of 50 clinics confirm it |
What 83 written reviews mention
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18Friendly team
Close to the Launceston average.
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8Gentle treatment
1.4× the Launceston average.
Equipment and memberships
- On its website
- Happy gas (nitrous oxide)
- Memberships it lists
- ADA (Australia)ANZSPDRACDS
- Established
- 1976 (its website)
- Business register
- ABN 35 580 907 326, active since Apr 2011 · trust
Business name registered 2023 (ABN Lookup)
“The Dental Surgery, Newstead has been serving the Launceston community in its current location for 50 years. We aim to meet your individual needs whilst respecting your comfort, time, confidentiality, and financial considerations. Our mission is to deliver high-quality, personalised dental care, promoting long-term overall health and well-being. We build trust through our teams’ service excellence, and overall integrity. Our staff are highly trained, providing a range of skills to meet your needs.”
Treatments it confirms (2)
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Dentists for kids
Its website: children's dentistry focused on prevention; fun, relaxed visits for children claim. Its listing says it sees children. (its website · its listing)
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Sedation & nervous patients
Its website: gentle, empathetic approach to anxious patients; anxious patient support and coping methods. (its website)
Also mentioned (one source)
- Emergency dentistits website
Health funds and ways to pay
- Health funds
- Claim on the spot with HICAPS. (its website)
- Kids (CDBS)
- Says it bulk-bills eligible children. (its website)
Getting there: 11 Penquite Rd
11 Penquite Rd, Newstead TAS 7250Wheelchair access at the entrance and toilet and on-site parking (its listing).
Nearest clinics also confirmed for sedation & nervous patients
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Tamar Dental Lounge
1.8 km · 4.5+ stars in 20+ reviews
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Innova Dental Launceston
2.0 km · 4.5+ stars in 1,000+ reviews
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Innova Dental Prospect
3.7 km · 4.5+ stars in 250+ reviews
Call The Dental Surgery, Newstead
Newstead: bulk-bills kids (CDBS), HICAPS on the spot.
Sources: Its business listing and patient reviews, Sep 2026 · thedentalsurgery.com.au, Oct 2026 · ABN Lookup and ASIC business names (CC BY 3.0 AU), Oct 2026 · Last checked Oct 2026. How we count