How it compares in Melbourne
| Fact | This clinic | Melbourne |
|---|---|---|
| Written patient reviews | 172 | 38 at the middle clinic |
| Reviews that are 1–2 stars | 5% | 5% on average |
| Reviews mentioning “thorough” | 4% | 2% on average |
| Reviews mentioning “gentle treatment” | 13% | 9% on average |
| ABN active since | 2012 | 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: gold standard implant care claim; implant suitability assessed with imaging and scans. (its website)
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Braces & aligners
Its website: orthodontics for adults; invisalign. (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); 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 care offered; emergency dental appointments for pain and infection. Its listing shows it open Saturday. (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)
- Denturesits website
What 172 written reviews mention
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22Gentle treatment
1.4× the Melbourne average.
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15Friendly team
Below the Melbourne average.
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12Explains things clearly
Close to the Melbourne average.
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7Thorough
1.9× the Melbourne average.
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5Great with kids
2.6× the Melbourne average.
Equipment it lists
- On its website
- 3D CBCT scans3D printerDigital X-rayGeneral anaestheticIV sedationIntraoral cameraIntraoral scannerInvisalignLaserSame-day crowns (CEREC)Sleep apneaTMJ (jaw joint) treatment
- Business register
- ABN 65 264 683 789, active since Nov 2012 · trust (ABN Lookup)
“At Bright Smile Dental Clinic, we strive to provide the highest quality dental care for you and your family members. We believe in early diagnosis and prevention and endeavour to ensure that our dental services are based on the latest knowledge and technique with the best possible infection control methods. Our highly skilled dental team is motivated to provide you the best treatment in a relaxed environment utilising the state of the art technology. We welcome you and all members of your family at any age group and consider their individual needs in the treatment plan.”
Health funds and ways to pay
- Health funds
- Says it's a preferred provider for at least one health fund. (its website)
- Kids (CDBS)
- Says it bulk-bills eligible children. (its website)
- Ways to pay
- Payment plans, DVA card accepted. (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: 412 Murray Rd
412 Murray Rd, Preston VIC 3072Wheelchair access at the entrance (its listing).
Nearest clinics also confirmed for sedation & nervous patients
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Swann Dentistry
0.6 km · 4.5+ stars in 100+ reviews
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Preston Smiles
0.7 km · 4+ stars in 100+ reviews
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True Dental Care Preston
0.9 km · 4.5+ stars in 100+ reviews
Call Bright Smile Dental Clinic
Preston: open Saturday, emergency appointments, IV sedation.
Sources: Its business listing and patient reviews, Sep 2026 · brightsmiledentalclinic.com.au, Oct 2026 · ABN Lookup and ASIC business names (CC BY 3.0 AU), Oct 2026 · Last checked Oct 2026. How we count