How it compares in Melbourne
| Fact | This clinic | Melbourne |
|---|---|---|
| Written patient reviews | 150 | 38 at the middle clinic |
| Reviews that are 1–2 stars | 0% | 5% on average |
| Reviews mentioning “at ease when nervous” | 3% | 1% on average |
| Open until 6:30 pm or later on a weeknight | Yes | 446 of 1,969 clinics with listed hours |
| ABN active since | 2007 | 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: range of implant types (single, immediate, All-On-4, fixed bridge, implant dentures, pterygoid, zygomatic); implants can last 25+ years or a lifetime. (its website)
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Braces & aligners
Its website: interceptive orthodontics; free Invisalign / clear aligner consultation. (its website)
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Veneers & cosmetic
Its website: dental veneers (porcelain and composite); smile makeovers combining multiple treatments. (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); oral surgery procedures. (its website)
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Dentists for kids
Its website: children's dentistry focused on prevention; 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: emergency dental care offered; emergency dental appointments for pain and infection. Its listing shows it open Saturday. (its website)
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Dentures
Its website: complete (full) dentures; implants as an alternative to loose or slipping 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 listing says it offers sedation. (its website · its listing)
What 150 written reviews mention
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32Gentle treatment
2.3× the Melbourne average.
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21Friendly team
Close to the Melbourne average.
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9Explains things clearly
Below the Melbourne average.
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5At ease when nervous
2.3× the Melbourne average.
Equipment and memberships
- On its website
- ClearCorrectIntraoral scannerInvisalignLaserSame-day crowns (CEREC)Sleep apneaTMJ (jaw joint) treatmentZoom
- Memberships it lists
- ADA (Australia)
- Established
- 2006 (its website)
- Business register
- ABN 30 128 934 912, active since Dec 2007 · private company
Business name registered 2024 (ABN Lookup)
Prices on its website and health funds
- Crown from $1,499 per 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. (its website)
Before treatment, ask
- Its crown price is “from $1,499”: ask what would make yours cost more.
- 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
Ashburton Medical Suites, Suite 4/330 High St, Ashburton VIC 3147Wheelchair access at the entrance and toilet and on-site parking (its listing).
Nearest clinics also confirmed for gum treatment
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SIA Dental Burwood
1.9 km · 4.5+ stars in 500+ reviews
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Qualident Delic Marina
2.4 km
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ProSmiles
2.5 km · 12 reviews
Call Ashwood Dental
Ashburton: open Saturday, late on Tue, Thu, emergency appointments, bulk-bills kids (CDBS).
Sources: Its business listing and patient reviews, Sep 2026 · ashwooddental.com.au, Oct 2026 · ABN Lookup and ASIC business names (CC BY 3.0 AU), Oct 2026 · Last checked Oct 2026. How we count