How it compares in Melbourne
| Fact | This clinic | Melbourne |
|---|---|---|
| Written patient reviews | 53 | 38 at the middle clinic |
| Reviews that are 1–2 stars | 0% | 5% on average |
| Reviews mentioning “gentle treatment” | 25% | 9% on average |
| Reviews mentioning “explains things clearly” | 15% | 8% on average |
| Check-up and clean, published price | from $180 | $189 middle of 157 clinics |
| ABN active since | 2021 | 2014 at the middle of 1,143 clinics |
Prices on its website and health funds
- Check-up & clean from $180 exam, scale and clean
- 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
- Its check-up & clean price is “from $180”: 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.
What 53 written reviews mention
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13Gentle treatment
2.7× the Melbourne average.
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8Explains things clearly
1.8× the Melbourne average.
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5Thorough
4.4× the Melbourne average.
Equipment it lists
- On its website
- General anaestheticIV sedationInvisalignPanoramic X-ray (OPG)
- Business register
- ABN 30 141 935 002, active since Oct 2021 · trust (ABN Lookup)
“Our aim at Arc Dental is to create a welcoming space to provide high quality, ethical dental care, whilst creating a positive and comfortable experience for our patients, ensuring they are listened to each step of the way. With a passion for excellence in patient care, our team are dedicated to keeping up-to-date with the latest materials, techniques and technologies. Located conveniently in Surrey Hills, Melbourne, our inviting modern space is designed to make you feel at ease from the moment you step through the door.”
Treatments it confirms (1)
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Emergency dentist
Its website: emergency dental care offered; emergency dental appointments for pain and infection. Its listing shows it open Saturday. (its website)
Also mentioned (one source)
- Dental implantsits website
- Braces & alignersits website
- Veneers & cosmeticits website
- Wisdom teeth & oral surgeryits website
- Dentists for kidsits website
- Root canalits website
- Denturesits website
- Sedation & nervous patientsits website
Getting there: 1/486 Whitehorse Rd
1/486 Whitehorse Rd, Surrey Hills VIC 3127LGBTQ+ friendly (its listing).
Languages besides English: Mandarin (its website).
Nearest clinics also confirmed for emergency dentist
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Surrey Dental Care
0.1 km · 8 reviews
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Graceful Dental
0.1 km · 4.5+ stars in 50+ reviews
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Surrey Hills Dental
0.9 km · 3.5+ stars in 20+ reviews
Call Arc Dental
Surrey Hills: open Saturday, emergency appointments, IV sedation.
Sources: Its business listing and patient reviews, Sep 2026 · arc.dental, Oct 2026 · ABN Lookup and ASIC business names (CC BY 3.0 AU), Oct 2026 · Last checked Oct 2026. How we count