How it compares in Melbourne
| Fact | This clinic | Melbourne |
|---|---|---|
| Written patient reviews | 134 | 38 at the middle clinic |
| Reviews that are 1–2 stars | 1% | 5% on average |
| Reviews mentioning “thorough” | 7% | 2% on average |
| Reviews mentioning “gentle treatment” | 12% | 9% on average |
| Open until 6:30 pm or later on a weeknight | Yes | 446 of 1,969 clinics with listed hours |
| ABN active since | 2021 | 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 (10)
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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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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. $299. (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: children's dentistry focused on prevention; CDBS bulk billing for eligible children. 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 appointments for pain and infection; emergency dental care offered. Its listing shows it open Saturday. (its website)
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Dentures
Its website: immediate dentures; flexible 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: gentle, empathetic approach to anxious patients; anxious patient support and coping methods. Its listing says it offers sedation. (its website · its listing)
What 134 written reviews mention
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23Fair prices
4.8× the Melbourne average.
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16Friendly team
Close to the Melbourne average.
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16Gentle treatment
1.3× the Melbourne average.
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9Thorough
3.1× the Melbourne average.
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6Explains things clearly
Below the Melbourne average.
Prices on its website and health funds
- Teeth whitening $299
- Health funds
- Says it's in the nib First Choice network. 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
- With nib First Choice? Ask what your gap will be for the treatment you need.
- 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)Zoom
- Business register
- ABN 71 872 402 712, active since Jul 2021 · trust (ABN Lookup)
Getting there: 248 Dandenong Rd
248 Dandenong Rd, St Kilda East VIC 3183Wheelchair access at the entrance (its listing).
Languages besides English: Hindi, Punjabi (its website).
Nearest clinics also confirmed for gum treatment
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DCA Dental Clinic Melbourne
1.5 km · 4.5+ stars in 50+ reviews
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Prahran Family Dental
1.6 km · 4.5+ stars in 20+ reviews
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Elwood Family Dentist
1.8 km · 4.5+ stars in 50+ reviews
Call Capital Dental Care
St Kilda East: open Saturday, late on Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, emergency appointments, bulk-bills kids (CDBS).
Sources: Its business listing and patient reviews, Sep 2026 · capitaldentalcare.com.au, Oct 2026 · ABN Lookup and ASIC business names (CC BY 3.0 AU), Oct 2026 · Last checked Oct 2026. How we count