How it compares in Melbourne
| Fact | This clinic | Melbourne |
|---|---|---|
| Written patient reviews | 311 | 38 at the middle clinic |
| Reviews that are 1–2 stars | 2% | 5% on average |
| Reviews mentioning “thorough” | 3% | 2% on average |
| Open until 6:30 pm or later on a weeknight | Yes | 446 of 1,969 clinics with listed hours |
| ABN active since | 2019 | 2014 at the middle of 1,143 clinics |
| Sedation & nervous patients | Confirmed | 352 of 2,585 clinics confirm it |
| Root canal | Confirmed | 362 of 2,585 clinics confirm it |
Treatments it confirms (9)
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Dental implants
Its website: implant suitability assessed with imaging and scans; all-On-X full-arch implants. (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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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 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; dedicated emergency phone line. Its listing shows it open Saturday. (its website)
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Dentures
Its website: immediate dentures; complete (full) dentures. (its website)
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Sedation & nervous patients
Its website: anxious patient support and coping methods; care for anxious, nervous and phobic patients. (its website)
Also mentioned (one source)
- Gum treatmentits website
What 311 written reviews mention
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62Friendly team
Close to the Melbourne average.
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54Gentle treatment
1.9× the Melbourne average.
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21Explains things clearly
Close to the Melbourne average.
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10Thorough
1.5× the Melbourne average.
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7Fair prices
Below the Melbourne average.
Equipment and memberships
- On its website
- 3D CBCT scansClearCorrectDamon bracesDigital X-rayIntraoral scannerInvisalignMillingPanoramic X-ray (OPG)Sleep apneaTMJ (jaw joint) treatment
- Memberships it lists
- ADA (Australia)ICOI
- Established
- 1953 (its website)
- Business register
- ABN 12 749 731 581, active since Apr 2019 · trust
Business name registered 2019 (ABN Lookup)
“With over 65 years of experience, our gentle and caring dental practitioners are proud to provide a wide range of general dental, cosmetic and orthodontic services for patients of all ages. Our highly experienced dentists are committed to providing you the highest standards in modern dental health care in a relaxed and informative environment. Since our beginnings in 1953, our friendly Dental Practice is specialised in services such as family dentistry, dental alignment and braces, implants, teeth replacement and bridging, periodontal care, as well as emergency dental services.”
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. (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.
Getting there: 1 Main St
1 Main St, Blackburn VIC 3130Languages besides English: Italian, Mandarin (its website).
Nearest clinics also confirmed for sedation & nervous patients
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The Good Dentists Group
0.2 km · 3 reviews
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Blackburn Dental Group
0.3 km · 4.5+ stars in 20+ reviews
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Fresh Dentistry
0.3 km · 9 reviews
Call Blackburn Family Dental Care
Blackburn: open Saturday, late on Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, emergency appointments, bulk-bills kids (CDBS).
Sources: Its business listing and patient reviews, Sep 2026 · blackburnfamilydentalcare.com.au, Oct 2026 · ABN Lookup and ASIC business names (CC BY 3.0 AU), Oct 2026 · Last checked Oct 2026. How we count