How it compares in Geelong
| Fact | This clinic | Geelong |
|---|---|---|
| Written patient reviews | 174 | 40 at the middle clinic |
| Reviews that are 1–2 stars | 1% | 4% on average |
| Reviews mentioning “thorough” | 4% | 1% on average |
| Reviews mentioning “gentle treatment” | 14% | 8% on average |
| Open on Saturdays | Yes | 36 of 105 clinics with listed hours |
| ABN active since | 2018 | 2013 at the middle of 63 clinics |
| Gum treatment | Confirmed | 8 of 126 clinics confirm it |
Treatments it confirms (8)
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Dental implants
Its website: dental implants. (its website)
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Braces & aligners
Its website: free Invisalign / clear aligner consultation; orthodontic treatment options. (its website)
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Veneers & cosmetic
Its website: smile makeovers combining multiple treatments; smile makeover. (its website)
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Teeth whitening
Its website: publishes a whitening price; whitening with custom-made trays. $199. (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: fun, relaxed visits for children claim; children's dentistry (kids' dentist, paediatric). Its listing says it sees children. (its website · its listing)
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Emergency dentist
Its website: same-day emergency appointments; emergency dental care offered. Its listing shows it open Saturday. (its website)
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Gum treatment
Its website: gum disease assessment, deep cleaning and maintenance. (its website)
Also mentioned (one source)
- Root canalits website
- Denturesits website
- Sedation & nervous patientsits website
What 174 written reviews mention
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26Friendly team
Close to the Geelong average.
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24Gentle treatment
1.7× the Geelong average.
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21Fair prices
3.5× the Geelong average.
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11Explains things clearly
Close to the Geelong average.
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7Thorough
3.0× the Geelong average.
Prices on its website and health funds
- Teeth whitening $199
- Health funds
- Says it's a preferred provider for at least one health fund. Offers no-gap check-ups for some fund members. (its website)
- Kids (CDBS)
- Says it bulk-bills eligible children. (its website)
- Ways to pay
- Payment plans. (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.
Equipment it lists
- On its website
- Digital X-rayInvisalignPanoramic X-ray (OPG)
- Business register
- ABN 87 402 708 731, active since Jun 2018 · unit trust (ABN Lookup)
“Professional, gentle and affordable dental clinic. We are here to provide the best dental care for you. Family dentist for Lara, Corio, Norlan,Geelong Werribee and surrounds.”
Getting there: Shop 8
Shop 8, Lara Village Shopping Centre, 120 Station Lake Rd, Lara VIC 3212Wheelchair access at the entrance and toilet and LGBTQ+ friendly (its listing).
Nearest clinics also confirmed for gum treatment
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Norlane Dental Aesthetics and Implants
9.5 km · 4.5+ stars in 500+ reviews
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Dr. Rashi Gupta
9.5 km
Call Lara Village Dental
Lara: open Saturday, emergency appointments, bulk-bills kids (CDBS).
Sources: Its business listing and patient reviews, Sep 2026 · laravillagedental.com.au, Oct 2026 · ABN Lookup and ASIC business names (CC BY 3.0 AU), Oct 2026 · Last checked Oct 2026. How we count