How it compares in Melbourne
| Fact | This clinic | Melbourne |
|---|---|---|
| Written patient reviews | 467 | 38 at the middle clinic |
| Reviews that are 1–2 stars | 1% | 5% on average |
| Reviews mentioning “happy with their new smile” | 1% | 0% on average |
| Reviews mentioning “great with kids” | 3% | 1% on average |
| 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: all-On-X full-arch implants; explanation of how dental implants work. (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: dental veneers (porcelain and composite); cosmetic (clear or tooth-coloured) braces. (its website)
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Teeth whitening
Its website: in-chair whitening with take-home custom tray kit. (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 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: dedicated emergency phone line; 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 listing says it offers sedation. (its website · its listing)
Also mentioned (one source)
- Denturesits website
What 467 written reviews mention
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95Friendly team
1.3× the Melbourne average.
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62Gentle treatment
1.5× the Melbourne average.
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54Explains things clearly
1.4× the Melbourne average.
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23Thorough
2.3× the Melbourne average.
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12Great with kids
2.3× the Melbourne average.
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11Clean clinic
Close to the Melbourne average.
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8Answers every question
Close to the Melbourne average.
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7Fair prices
Below the Melbourne average.
Health funds and ways to pay
- Health funds
- Says it's a preferred provider for at least one health fund. 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
- 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.
Equipment it lists
- On its website
- Digital X-rayGeneral anaestheticIV sedationIntraoral scannerInvisalignSpark alignersTeledentistry
“Chesterville Dental Bentleigh East is a boutique dental clinic offering personalised care for individuals and families seeking a trusted dentist in Bentleigh East. As dental professionals, the Chesterville Dental Bentleigh East team provides a range of general, cosmetic and restorative dental services in a welcoming, patient focused environment, with an emphasis on comfortable care.”
Getting there: 23 E Boundary Rd
23 E Boundary Rd, Bentleigh East VIC 3165Wheelchair access at the entrance and toilet, on-site parking and LGBTQ+ friendly (its listing).
Languages besides English: Mandarin, Polish, Spanish (its website).
Nearest clinics also confirmed for sedation & nervous patients
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EDentist Bentleigh East
2.0 km · 4.5+ stars in 250+ reviews
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Ornate Dental Clinic
2.1 km · 4.5+ stars in 20+ reviews
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Studio Smiles
2.2 km · 4.5+ stars in 250+ reviews
Call Chesterville Dental Bentleigh East
Bentleigh East: open Saturday, emergency appointments, IV sedation.
Sources: Its business listing and patient reviews, Sep 2026 · chestervilledental.com.au, Oct 2026 · Last checked Oct 2026. How we count