How it compares in Geelong
| Fact | This clinic | Geelong |
|---|---|---|
| Written patient reviews | 231 | 40 at the middle clinic |
| Reviews that are 1–2 stars | 0% | 4% on average |
| Reviews mentioning “fair prices” | 6% | 3% on average |
| Check-up and clean, published price | from $150 | $199 middle of 9 clinics |
| ABN active since | 2023 | 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 (10)
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Dental implants
Its website: implants to stabilise removable dentures; implant bridges and fixed bridges for missing teeth. (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: cosmetic (clear or tooth-coloured) braces; smile makeovers combining multiple treatments. (its website)
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Teeth whitening
Listed under teeth whitening. Its website: in-chair whitening with take-home custom tray kit; zoom teeth whitening. (its listing · its website)
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Wisdom teeth & oral surgery
Its website: wisdom teeth information (signs, early removal, infection); wisdom teeth assessment and removal. (its website)
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Dentists for kids
Its website: first dental visit soon after first tooth; fun, relaxed visits for children claim. 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: dedicated emergency phone line; same-day emergency appointments. (its website)
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Dentures
Its website: implants to stabilise removable dentures; implant retained dentures. (its website)
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Sedation & nervous patients
Its website: driver, escort and fasting rules around sedation or surgery; oral sedation or anxiety medication. Its listing says it offers sedation. (its website · its listing)
What 231 written reviews mention
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38Gentle treatment
2.0× the Geelong average.
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36Friendly team
Close to the Geelong average.
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20Explains things clearly
Close to the Geelong average.
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14Fair prices
1.8× the Geelong average.
Equipment and memberships
- On its website
- Digital X-rayGeneral anaestheticHappy gas (nitrous oxide)IV sedationIntraoral cameraIntraoral scannerInvisalignLaserPanoramic X-ray (OPG)Sleep apneaTMJ (jaw joint) treatmentTRIOS scanner
- Memberships it lists
- ADA (Australia)
- Business register
- ABN 37 628 445 506, active since Oct 2023 · trust
Business name registered 2023 (ABN Lookup)
“Welcome to Geelong West Bright Smiles Dental, established in 2024 as the best dentist in Geelong West, offering high-quality and affordable dental care to families in the area. Our clinic prioritizes patient comfort and provides a comprehensive range of services including routine check-ups, emergency treatments, and advanced cosmetic dentistry. We utilize state-of-the-art technology and offer services like Braces, Smile Design, Philips Zoom Teeth Whitening, Crowns and Bridges, Invisalign Clear Aligners, root canal treatments, and denture services.”
Prices on its website and health funds
- Check-up & clean from $150 exam, scale and clean
- 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 check-up & clean price is “from $150”: 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: 232 Shannon Ave
232 Shannon Ave, Geelong West VIC 3218Wheelchair access at the entrance, on-site parking and LGBTQ+ friendly (its listing).
Nearest clinics also confirmed for root canal
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Geelong West Dental
1.5 km · 4.5+ stars in 250+ reviews
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Geelong Endodontic Specialists
1.8 km · 4 reviews
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Smile Care Dentists
2.1 km · 4.5+ stars in 250+ reviews
Questions people ask
Does “listed under teeth whitening” mean it is a specialist clinic?
Listed under teeth whitening on its business listing. A listing category is not specialist registration: a dentist's specialist status is on the AHPRA register. Search AHPRA register ↗
Call Geelong West Bright Smiles Dental
Geelong West: emergency appointments, IV sedation.
Sources: Its business listing and patient reviews, Sep 2026 · brightsmilescare.com.au, Oct 2026 · ABN Lookup and ASIC business names (CC BY 3.0 AU), Oct 2026 · Last checked Oct 2026. How we count