How it compares in Geelong
| Fact | This clinic | Geelong |
|---|---|---|
| Written patient reviews | 106 | 40 at the middle clinic |
| Reviews that are 1–2 stars | 4% | 4% on average |
| Open on Saturdays | Yes | 36 of 105 clinics with listed hours |
| ABN active since | 2006 | 2013 at the middle of 63 clinics |
| Root canal | Confirmed | 21 of 126 clinics confirm it |
| Sedation & nervous patients | Confirmed | 21 of 126 clinics confirm it |
Treatments it confirms (9)
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Dental implants
Its website: implant bridges and fixed bridges for missing teeth; dental implants. $3,999. (its website)
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Braces & aligners
Its website: orthodontic treatment options; orthodontics for adults. (its website)
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Veneers & cosmetic
Its website: natural-looking cosmetic results; dental veneers (porcelain and composite). (its website)
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Wisdom teeth & oral surgery
Its website: wisdom teeth assessment and removal; tooth extractions. (its website)
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Dentists for kids
Its website: children's dentistry (kids' dentist, paediatric); children's dentistry. (its website)
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Root canal
Its website: root canal and endodontics patient FAQ. (its website)
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Emergency dentist
Its website: same-day emergency appointments; emergency dental appointments for pain and infection. Its listing shows it open Saturday. (its website)
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Dentures
Its website: implant retained dentures; full dentures. (its website)
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Sedation & nervous patients
Its website: offers IV sedation / sleep dentistry / general anaesthetic / happy gas; IV (intravenous) sedation. (its website)
What 106 written reviews mention
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18Friendly team
Close to the Geelong average.
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15Explains things clearly
2.1× the Geelong average.
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11Gentle treatment
Close to the Geelong average.
Equipment it lists
- On its website
- 3D printerClearCorrectGeneral anaestheticIV sedationIntraoral scannerInvisalignPanoramic X-ray (OPG)Same-day crowns (CEREC)SureSmile
- Established
- 2006 (its website)
- Business register
- ABN 96 963 140 914, active since Jul 2006 · trust
Business name registered 2021 (ABN Lookup)
“Gateway Plaza Family Dental/ GW Dental is a Leopold based family dentist practice that treats patients of all ages. We are committed to delivering the highest quality dental care. All our dentists are local and well-trained, and offer a wide range of oral health services in a friendly, modern and comfortable facility.”
Prices on its website and health funds
- Dental implant $3,999 single tooth
- 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, Help with early super release. (its website)
Before treatment, ask
- 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
Gateway Plaza, g60/641-659 Bellarine Hwy, Leopold VIC 3224Wheelchair access at the entrance and toilet (its listing).
Languages besides English: Polish (its website).
Nearest clinics also confirmed for root canal
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Newcomb Smiles Dental
5.7 km · 4.5+ stars in 20+ reviews
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Newcomb Dental Clinic
5.7 km · 4.5+ stars in 100+ reviews
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Australian Dentists Clinic
6.4 km · 1 review
Call Gateway Plaza Dental & Implant Centre
Leopold: open Saturday, emergency appointments, IV sedation.
Sources: Its business listing and patient reviews, Sep 2026 · gwdental.com.au, Oct 2026 · ABN Lookup and ASIC business names (CC BY 3.0 AU), Oct 2026 · Last checked Oct 2026. How we count