How it compares in Melbourne
| Fact | This clinic | Melbourne |
|---|---|---|
| Written patient reviews | 99 | 38 at the middle clinic |
| Reviews that are 1–2 stars | 1% | 5% on average |
| Reviews mentioning “gentle treatment” | 16% | 9% on average |
| ABN active since | 2013 | 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 (9)
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Dental implants
Its website: all-On-X full-arch implants; range of implant types (single, immediate, All-On-4, fixed bridge, implant dentures, pterygoid, zygomatic). (its website)
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Veneers & cosmetic
Its website: resin bonding; dental veneers (porcelain and composite). (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: child preventive care: check-ups, sealants, fluoride; children's dentistry focused on prevention. (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 appointments for pain and infection; emergency dental care offered. (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; IV (intravenous) sedation. (its website)
Also mentioned (one source)
- Braces & alignersits website
- Teeth whiteningits website
What 99 written reviews mention
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16Gentle treatment
1.8× the Melbourne average.
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14Friendly team
Close to the Melbourne average.
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9Explains things clearly
Close to the Melbourne average.
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7Fair prices
1.8× the Melbourne average.
Equipment it lists
- On its website
- 3D CBCT scansAir abrasionDIAGNOdentDigital X-rayGeneral anaestheticHappy gas (nitrous oxide)IV sedationIntraoral cameraIntraoral scannerInvisalignLaserPanoramic X-ray (OPG)
- Business register
- ABN 20 720 708 992, active since Jan 2013 · sole trader
Business name registered 2023 (ABN Lookup)
Health funds and ways to pay
- 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, DVA card accepted, Help with early super release. (its website)
Before treatment, ask
- 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 Whitehorse Rd
232 Whitehorse Rd, Balwyn VIC 3103Nearest clinics also confirmed for gum treatment
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Dr Steven Rostkier
0.1 km · 4.5+ stars in 20+ reviews
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Dr Gary Yip
0.6 km · 4+ stars in 20+ reviews
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Melbourne Periodontal Specialists
0.6 km · 4+ stars in 20+ reviews
Call Balwyn Dental Practice
Balwyn: emergency appointments, IV sedation.
Sources: Its business listing and patient reviews, Sep 2026 · balwyndentalpractice.com.au, Oct 2026 · ABN Lookup and ASIC business names (CC BY 3.0 AU), Oct 2026 · Last checked Oct 2026. How we count