How it compares in Melbourne
| Fact | This clinic | Melbourne |
|---|---|---|
| Written patient reviews | 235 | 38 at the middle clinic |
| Reviews that are 1–2 stars | 4% | 5% on average |
| Reviews mentioning “gentle treatment” | 14% | 9% on average |
| Reviews mentioning “friendly team” | 22% | 15% on average |
| ABN active since | 2017 | 2014 at the middle of 1,143 clinics |
| Gum treatment | Confirmed | 208 of 2,585 clinics confirm it |
| Sedation & nervous patients | Confirmed | 352 of 2,585 clinics confirm it |
Treatments it confirms (11)
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Dental implants
Its website: explanation of how dental implants work; implants as an alternative to loose or slipping dentures. (its website)
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Braces & aligners
Its website: interceptive orthodontics; orthodontics for adults. (its website)
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Veneers & cosmetic
Its website: resin bonding; dental veneers (porcelain and composite). (its website)
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Teeth whitening
Its website: in-chair whitening with take-home custom tray kit; zoom teeth whitening. (its website)
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Wisdom teeth & oral surgery
Its website: wisdom teeth information (signs, early removal, infection); simple extraction. (its website)
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Dentists for kids
Its website: children's dentistry focused on prevention; fun, relaxed visits for children claim. (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: emergency dental care offered; dedicated emergency phone line. Its listing shows it open Saturday. (its website)
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Dentures
Its website: complete (full) dentures; partial dentures. (its website)
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Gum treatment
Its website: gum disease assessment, deep cleaning and maintenance. (its website)
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Sedation & nervous patients
Its website: sedation options for anxious patients; anxious patient support and coping methods. (its website)
What 235 written reviews mention
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52Friendly team
1.4× the Melbourne average.
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34Gentle treatment
1.6× the Melbourne average.
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16Explains things clearly
Close to the Melbourne average.
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12Clean clinic
2.6× the Melbourne average.
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10Fair prices
Close to the Melbourne average.
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6Thorough
Close to the Melbourne average.
Equipment and memberships
- On its website
- Digital X-rayGeneral anaestheticInvisalignPanoramic X-ray (OPG)Zoom
- Memberships it lists
- ADA (Australia)
- Business register
- ABN 38 621 252 926, active since Aug 2017 · private company (ABN Lookup)
“Aqua Smiles Dental is a family friendly clinic located in Hoppers Crossing. The practice was founded to ensure that all patients have a welcoming and safe clinical experience. We pride ourselves on providing our patients with a high degree of care and quality. We aim to bring a refreshing perspective to the dental visit so that both adults and children feel like they have found a reliable dental home. Servicing Hoppers Crossing, Point Cook, Tarneit, Werribee, Wyndam Vale + surrounding areas.”
Health funds and ways to pay
- Health funds
- Says it's in the Bupa Members First, HCF More For Teeth networks. Claim on the spot with HICAPS. (its website)
- Kids (CDBS)
- Says it bulk-bills eligible children. (its website)
- Ways to pay
- Payment plans, DVA card accepted. (its website)
Before treatment, ask
- With Bupa Members First? Ask what your gap will be for the treatment you need.
- 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: 166 Derrimut Rd
166 Derrimut Rd, Hoppers Crossing VIC 3029Wheelchair access at the entrance and toilet (its listing).
Languages besides English: Arabic, Chinese, Polish (its website).
Nearest clinics also confirmed for gum treatment
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Dental One Tarneit
2.4 km
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Smile Dental Studios Tarneit
2.5 km · 4.5+ stars in 100+ reviews
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Sayers Dental Aesthetics & Implants
2.7 km · 4.5+ stars in 100+ reviews
Call Aqua Smiles Dental
Hoppers Crossing: open Saturday, emergency appointments, bulk-bills kids (CDBS).
Sources: Its business listing and patient reviews, Sep 2026 · aquasmilesdental.com.au, Oct 2026 · ABN Lookup and ASIC business names (CC BY 3.0 AU), Oct 2026 · Last checked Oct 2026. How we count