How it compares in Ballarat
| Fact | This clinic | Ballarat |
|---|---|---|
| Written patient reviews | 300 | 39 at the middle clinic |
| Reviews that are 1–2 stars | 0% | 5% on average |
| Reviews mentioning “dentist calm with children” | 2% | 0% on average |
| Reviews mentioning “great with kids” | 3% | 1% on average |
| Open on Saturdays | Yes | 9 of 43 clinics with listed hours |
| ABN active since | 2014 | 2011 at the middle of 26 clinics |
| Sedation & nervous patients | Confirmed | 11 of 54 clinics confirm it |
What 300 written reviews mention
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57Friendly team
Close to the Ballarat average.
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32Gentle treatment
1.6× the Ballarat average.
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19Explains things clearly
Close to the Ballarat average.
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11At ease when nervous
1.7× the Ballarat average.
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9Great with kids
3.4× the Ballarat average.
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6Clean clinic
1.7× the Ballarat average.
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6Hygienist praised
10.3× the Ballarat average.
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6Dentist calm with children
5.4× the Ballarat average.
Equipment and memberships
- On its website
- 3D printerGeneral anaestheticHappy gas (nitrous oxide)InvisalignSame-day crowns (CEREC)Sleep apnea
- Memberships it lists
- ADA (Australia)RACDS
- Established
- 2011 (its website)
- Business register
- ABN 20 601 469 416, active since Aug 2014 · private company (ABN Lookup)
“At Ballarat Family Dental, we pride ourselves on offering a multitude of benefits to our valued patients. These include a highly convenient location that is easily accessible, on-site general anesthesia sleep dentistry, an interior design that exudes a calming atmosphere, and a warm and welcoming team that is always ready to provide exceptional service. We invite you to come and experience for yourself why our practice is the go-to destination for dental care in town. Pay us a visit at our Lucas location in Ballarat and see the difference for yourself.”
Treatments it confirms (3)
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Veneers & cosmetic
Its website: natural-looking cosmetic results; custom-made veneers. (its website)
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Dentists for kids
Its website: children's dentistry (kids' dentist, paediatric); children's dentistry focused on prevention. 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; offers IV sedation / sleep dentistry / general anaesthetic / happy gas. (its website)
Also mentioned (one source)
- Dental implantsits website
- Braces & alignersits website
- Wisdom teeth & oral surgeryits website
- Emergency dentistits website
- Denturesits website
Health funds and ways to pay
- Health funds
- Offers no-gap check-ups for some fund members. Claim on the spot with HICAPS. (its website)
- Kids (CDBS)
- Says it bulk-bills eligible children. (its website)
- Ways to pay
- Payment plans, Help with early super release. (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: 1 Merz St
1 Merz St, Lucas VIC 3350Wheelchair access at the entrance and toilet and on-site parking (its listing).
Nearest clinics also confirmed for sedation & nervous patients
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Smile Studio Ballarat Alfredton Dentist
0.8 km · 4+ stars in 100+ reviews
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Oak Tree Ballarat Dental
3.0 km · 4.5+ stars in 100+ reviews
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My Dentist Ballarat, Wendouree Stockland
3.7 km · 4.5+ stars in 20+ reviews
Call Ballarat Family Dental
Lucas: open Saturday, bulk-bills kids (CDBS), HICAPS on the spot.
Sources: Its business listing and patient reviews, Sep 2026 · ballaratfamilydental.com.au, Oct 2026 · ABN Lookup and ASIC business names (CC BY 3.0 AU), Oct 2026 · Last checked Oct 2026. How we count