How it compares in Melbourne
| Fact | This clinic | Melbourne |
|---|---|---|
| Written patient reviews | 12 | 38 at the middle clinic |
| Check-up and clean, published price | $189 | $189 middle of 157 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: explanation of how dental implants work; implants can last 25+ years or a lifetime. (its website)
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Braces & aligners
Its website: orthodontics for adults; interceptive orthodontics. (its website)
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Veneers & cosmetic
Its website: resin bonding; dental veneers (porcelain and composite). (its website)
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Teeth whitening
Its website: in-chair whitening with take-home custom tray kit; philips Zoom! whitening gels. (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; CDBS bulk billing for eligible children. (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 listing shows it open Saturday. (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)
- Denturesits website
- Gum treatmentits website
Prices on its website and health funds
- Check-up & clean $189 exam, scale and clean
- Health funds
- 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, Help with early super release. (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.
Equipment it lists
- On its website
- Digital X-rayHappy gas (nitrous oxide)Intraoral cameraInvisalignPanoramic X-ray (OPG)TMJ (jaw joint) treatmentZoom
“Bright Start Dental is a newly established dental clinic in the heart of Box Hill. We look after the local community in the suburbs of Box Hill, Box Hill North, Box Hill South, Mont Albert, Mont Albert North, Surrey Hills. We welcome and invite the community to join us in our conveniently located clinic, close to public transport, schools and shops. Whether you are new to Melbourne’s Box Hill, falling behind in your regular dental check-ups, or require a solution to a dental problem, you can trust us to provide the dental assistance you need.”
Getting there: Unit 2.02/9 Prospect St
Unit 2.02/9 Prospect St, Box Hill VIC 3128Wheelchair access at the entrance and toilet (its listing).
Languages besides English: Cantonese, Mandarin, Polish (its website).
What 12 written reviews mention
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5Friendly team
5 of 12 written reviews.
Nearest clinics also confirmed for sedation & nervous patients
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Facial Harmony Skin & Dental
0.4 km · 4.5+ stars in 100+ reviews
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Wattle Park Dental Surrey Hills
2.5 km · 4.5+ stars in 250+ reviews
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Blackburn Family Dental Care
2.8 km · 4.5+ stars in 250+ reviews
Call Bright Start Dental Box Hill (General Dentistry, Children's Dentistry, Orthodontics, Emergency Dentistry, Cosmetic Dentistry)
Box Hill: open Saturday, emergency appointments, bulk-bills kids (CDBS).
Sources: Its business listing and patient reviews, Sep 2026 · brightstartdental.com.au, Oct 2026 · Last checked Oct 2026. How we count