How it compares in Melbourne
| Fact | This clinic | Melbourne |
|---|---|---|
| Written patient reviews | 262 | 38 at the middle clinic |
| Reviews that are 1–2 stars | 1% | 5% on average |
| Reviews mentioning “at ease when nervous” | 2% | 1% on average |
| Reviews mentioning “fair prices” | 5% | 4% on average |
| ABN active since | 2009 | 2014 at the middle of 1,137 clinics |
| Gum treatment | Confirmed | 208 of 2,585 clinics confirm it |
| Sedation & nervous patients | Confirmed | 344 of 2,585 clinics confirm it |
Treatments it confirms (9)
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Dental implants
Its website: implants to stabilise removable dentures; implant bridges and fixed bridges for missing teeth. (its website)
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Braces & aligners
Its website: orthodontic treatment options; orthodontics for adults. (its website)
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Veneers & cosmetic
Its website: smile makeovers combining multiple treatments; smile makeover. (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); wisdom teeth assessment and removal. (its website)
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Dentists for kids
Its website: fun, relaxed visits for children claim; children's dentistry (kids' dentist, paediatric). (its website)
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Emergency dentist
Its website: same-day emergency appointments; emergency dental appointments for pain and infection. (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: oral sedation or anxiety medication; invitation for anxious patients to tell staff beforehand. (its website)
Also mentioned (one source)
- Root canalits website
- Denturesits website
What 262 written reviews mention
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38Friendly team
Close to the Melbourne average.
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31Gentle treatment
Close to the Melbourne average.
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20Explains things clearly
Close to the Melbourne average.
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14Fair prices
1.5× the Melbourne average.
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7Clean clinic
1.4× the Melbourne average.
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6At ease when nervous
1.6× the Melbourne average.
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6Thorough
Close to the Melbourne average.
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5Great with kids
1.7× 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 76 515 877 821, active since Oct 2009 · trust
Business name registered 2014 (ABN Lookup)
“Winner of the Frankston Business Collective Business Excellence Gala Award in Health and Care, our clinic has been serving the Frankston Peninsula community for over 50 years. "Central Dental Frankston has set a new benchmark for healthcare excellence by creating a welcoming, state-of-the-art environment where every patient receives personalised and exceptional care. Their commitment to comfort, accessibility, and the latest dental technology demonstrates their passion for holistic care.”
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: 125 Beach St
125 Beach St, Frankston VIC 3199Wheelchair 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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Dental & Dentures on 88 Beach
0.5 km · 4.5+ stars in 50+ reviews
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Bayside Perio
0.7 km · 4.5+ stars in 100+ reviews
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Beachside Complete Dental Care Frankston
1.6 km · 4.5+ stars in 50+ reviews
Call Central Dental Frankston
Frankston: 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