How it compares in Melbourne
| Fact | This clinic | Melbourne |
|---|---|---|
| Written patient reviews | 165 | 38 at the middle clinic |
| Reviews that are 1–2 stars | 2% | 5% on average |
| Reviews mentioning “friendly team” | 22% | 15% on average |
| Reviews mentioning “thorough” | 3% | 2% on average |
| Check-up and clean, published price | $295 | $189 middle of 157 clinics |
| ABN active since | 2018 | 2014 at the middle of 1,143 clinics |
| Sedation & nervous patients | Confirmed | 352 of 2,585 clinics confirm it |
| Root canal | Confirmed | 362 of 2,585 clinics confirm it |
Equipment and memberships
- On its website
- 3D CBCT scansDigital X-rayGeneral anaestheticHappy gas (nitrous oxide)IV sedationIntraoral cameraIntraoral scannerInvisalignLaserMillingPanoramic X-ray (OPG)Primescan scanner
- Memberships it lists
- ADA (Australia)ANZSPDASEASPITIRACDS
- Established
- 1993 (its website)
- Business register
- ABN 44 625 602 664, active since Apr 2018 · private company (ABN Lookup)
“Availability, affordability and a relaxed ambience — three great reasons to make Core Dental Berwick your local dentist. Introducing our brand new practice, located in the thriving heritage town of Berwick, 37km south-east of Melbourne CBD. Our beautiful, state-of-the-art practice is located in Eden Rise, a vibrant shopping village, filled with major retailers and specialty shops, as well as medical centres, gyms, cafes and restaurants. Our experienced team of Berwick Dentists, Orthodontists and Hygienists have made it their mission to provide exceptional dental care services to adults and…”
Treatments it confirms (9)
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Dental implants
Its website: explanation of how dental implants work; implants as an alternative to loose or slipping dentures. (its website)
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Braces & aligners
Its website: orthodontics for adults; braces-free orthodontic option offered alongside braces. (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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Wisdom teeth & oral surgery
Its website: oral surgery procedures; tooth extractions. (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: emergency dental care offered; dedicated emergency phone line. Its listing shows it open Saturday. (its website)
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Dentures
Its website: flexible dentures; immediate dentures. (its website)
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Sedation & nervous patients
Its website: sedation options for anxious patients; IV (intravenous) sedation. (its website)
Also mentioned (one source)
- Teeth whiteningits website
- Gum treatmentits website
What 165 written reviews mention
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37Friendly team
1.5× the Melbourne average.
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16Gentle treatment
Close to the Melbourne average.
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12Explains things clearly
Close to the Melbourne average.
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8Fair prices
1.4× the Melbourne average.
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7Clean clinic
2.2× the Melbourne average.
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5Thorough
1.4× the Melbourne average.
Prices on its website and health funds
- Check-up & clean $295 exam, scale and clean
- Teeth whitening from $295
- Health funds
- Says it's a preferred provider for at least one health fund. 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
- Its teeth whitening price is “from $295”: ask what would make yours cost more.
- 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.
Getting there: Shop 29
Shop 29, 1 O’Shea Road Eden Rise Shopping Centre, Berwick VIC 3806Wheelchair access at the entrance and toilet and LGBTQ+ friendly (its listing).
Languages besides English: Arabic, Bengali, Chinese, Farsi, Mandarin (its website).
Nearest clinics also confirmed for sedation & nervous patients
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Eden Rise Dental
0.7 km · 4+ stars in 20+ reviews
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Woodleigh Waters Dental
0.7 km · 4.5+ stars in 100+ reviews
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Alira Smiles Dental
2.2 km · 4.5+ stars in 100+ reviews
Call Core Dental Berwick
Berwick: open Saturday, emergency appointments, IV sedation.
Sources: Its business listing and patient reviews, Sep 2026 · coredental.com.au, Oct 2026 · ABN Lookup and ASIC business names (CC BY 3.0 AU), Oct 2026 · Last checked Oct 2026. How we count