How it compares in Melbourne
| Fact | This clinic | Melbourne |
|---|---|---|
| Written patient reviews | 167 | 38 at the middle clinic |
| Reviews that are 1–2 stars | 2% | 5% on average |
| Reviews mentioning “thorough” | 3% | 2% on average |
| 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 (9)
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Dental implants
Its website: all-On-X full-arch implants; implant suitability assessed with imaging and scans. (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-office and take-home whitening options; whitening with custom-made trays. (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 website)
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Emergency dentist
Its website: emergency dental appointments for pain and infection; same-day emergency appointments. Its listing shows it open Saturday. (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: sedation options for anxious patients; invitation for anxious patients to tell staff beforehand. (its website)
Also mentioned (one source)
- Root canalits website
- Denturesits website
What 167 written reviews mention
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26Gentle treatment
1.7× the Melbourne average.
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17Friendly team
Below the Melbourne average.
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7Explains things clearly
Below the Melbourne average.
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5Thorough
1.4× the Melbourne average.
Equipment and memberships
- On its website
- 3D CBCT scansDigital X-rayHappy gas (nitrous oxide)Intraoral scannerPanoramic X-ray (OPG)TMJ (jaw joint) treatment
- Memberships it lists
- ADA (Australia)ANZSPDICOI
- Established
- 1977 (its website)
- Business register
- ABN 12 154 411 464, active since Jul 2021 · trust
Business name registered 2021 (ABN Lookup)
“Double winner of the Local Business Awards: Business of the Year and Most Outstanding Health Improvement Service, our clinic has been serving Elsternwick and surrounding community for 100+ years. We offer implants, orthodontics, aligners, veneers, crowns using digital workflow, CBCT 3D Xray, CGF technique. Central Dental Elsternwick prioritizes long-term oral health with a focus on prevention and rejuvenation.”
Health funds and ways to pay
- Health funds
- Says it's in the HCF More For Teeth, nib First Choice networks. 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
- With HCF More For Teeth? 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.
Getting there: 74A Orrong Rd
74A Orrong Rd, Elsternwick VIC 3185Wheelchair access at the entrance and toilet and LGBTQ+ friendly (its listing).
Languages besides English: Arabic, Chinese, French (its website).
Nearest clinics also confirmed for gum treatment
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Elwood Family Dentist
1.9 km · 4.5+ stars in 50+ reviews
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Dentistry in Elwood
2.1 km · 4.5+ stars in 50+ reviews
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Capital Dental Care
2.9 km · 4.5+ stars in 100+ reviews
Call Central Dental Elsternwick
Elsternwick: open Saturday, emergency appointments, bulk-bills kids (CDBS).
Sources: Its business listing and patient reviews, Sep 2026 · centraldentalgroup.com.au, Oct 2026 · ABN Lookup and ASIC business names (CC BY 3.0 AU), Oct 2026 · Last checked Oct 2026. How we count