How it compares in Melbourne
| Fact | This clinic | Melbourne |
|---|---|---|
| Written patient reviews | 126 | 38 at the middle clinic |
| Reviews that are 1–2 stars | 9% | 5% on average |
| Reviews mentioning “quick and efficient” | 5% | 1% on average |
| Reviews mentioning “fair prices” | 10% | 4% on average |
| Check-up and clean, published price | $180 | $189 middle of 157 clinics |
| Open until 6:30 pm or later on a weeknight | Yes | 446 of 1,969 clinics with listed hours |
| ABN active since | 2012 | 2014 at the middle of 1,143 clinics |
| Sedation & nervous patients | Confirmed | 352 of 2,585 clinics confirm it |
| Teeth whitening | Confirmed | 566 of 2,585 clinics confirm it |
Treatments it confirms (9)
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Dental implants
Its website: all-On-X full-arch implants; implant-supported bridges for several teeth. (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: 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; branded whitening systems (Boutique, Zoom). (its website)
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Wisdom teeth & oral surgery
Its website: oral surgery procedures; tooth extractions. (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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Emergency dentist
Its website: emergency dental care offered; same-day emergency appointments. Its listing shows it open Saturday. (its website)
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Dentures
Its website: complete (full) dentures; chrome partial dentures. (its website)
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Sedation & nervous patients
Its website: sedation options for anxious patients; invitation for anxious patients to tell staff beforehand. (its website)
Also mentioned (one source)
- Root canalits website
- Gum treatmentits website
What 126 written reviews mention
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15Friendly team
Close to the Melbourne average.
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12Fair prices
2.7× the Melbourne average.
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9Explains things clearly
Close to the Melbourne average.
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6Quick and efficient
4.6× the Melbourne average.
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5Gentle treatment
Below the Melbourne average.
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5Quick, painless procedures
More than 5× the Melbourne average.
Equipment and memberships
- On its website
- Digital X-rayGeneral anaestheticHappy gas (nitrous oxide)Intraoral cameraInvisalignTMJ (jaw joint) treatment
- Memberships it lists
- ADA (Australia)ICOI
- Established
- 2001 (its website)
- Business register
- ABN 33 158 801 677, active since Jun 2012 · private company
Business name registered 2012 (ABN Lookup)
“At Bridge Rd Dental, we are proud to offer professional dental care for the entire family. Our modern practice features state-of-the-art technology and an experienced team who have a passion for quality dentistry. We offer interest-free payment plans and convenient Saturday appointments. Visit our website today!”
Prices on its website and health funds
- Check-up & clean $180 exam, scale and clean
- Health funds
- Says it's a preferred provider for at least one health fund. Offers no-gap check-ups for some fund members. 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: 352 Bridge Rd
352 Bridge Rd, Richmond VIC 3121Wheelchair access at the entrance (its listing).
Languages besides English: Polish (its website).
Nearest clinics also confirmed for sedation & nervous patients
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Richmond Smiles Dental
0.7 km · 4.5+ stars in 20+ reviews
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Richmond Fine Dentistry
0.7 km · 4.5+ stars in 100+ reviews
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Elevate Dental
0.9 km · 4.5+ stars in 250+ reviews
Call Bridge Rd Dental
Richmond: open Saturday, late on Mon, Tue, emergency appointments, bulk-bills kids (CDBS).
Sources: Its business listing and patient reviews, Sep 2026 · bridgerddental.com.au, Oct 2026 · ABN Lookup and ASIC business names (CC BY 3.0 AU), Oct 2026 · Last checked Oct 2026. How we count