How it compares in Melbourne
| Fact | This clinic | Melbourne |
|---|---|---|
| Written patient reviews | 76 | 38 at the middle clinic |
| Reviews that are 1–2 stars | 1% | 5% on average |
| Reviews mentioning “explains things clearly” | 12% | 8% on average |
| Check-up and clean, published price | $179 | $189 middle of 157 clinics |
| Open on Sundays | Yes | 153 of 1,969 clinics with listed hours |
| Open until 6:30 pm or later on a weeknight | Yes | 446 of 1,969 clinics with listed hours |
| ABN active since | 2011 | 2014 at the middle of 1,143 clinics |
| Root canal | Confirmed | 362 of 2,585 clinics confirm it |
| Teeth whitening | Confirmed | 566 of 2,585 clinics confirm it |
Treatments it confirms (9)
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Dental implants
Its website: all-On-X full-arch implants; range of implant types (single, immediate, All-On-4, fixed bridge, implant dentures, pterygoid, zygomatic). (its website)
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Braces & aligners
Its website: free Invisalign / clear aligner consultation; orthodontics for adults. From $4,500. (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-chair whitening with take-home custom tray kit; zoom teeth whitening. $399. (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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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 and Sunday. (its website)
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Dentures
Its website: immediate dentures; flexible dentures. (its website)
Also mentioned (one source)
- Gum treatmentits website
- Sedation & nervous patientsits website
Prices on its website and health funds
- Check-up & clean $179 exam, scale and clean
- Invisalign / clear aligners from $4,500 full treatment
- Braces from $4,500 full treatment
- Teeth whitening $399
- Health funds
- Says it's in the nib First Choice network. 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 invisalign / clear aligners price is “from $4,500”: ask what would make yours cost more.
- 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-rayGeneral anaestheticHappy gas (nitrous oxide)Intraoral cameraIntraoral scannerInvisalignPanoramic X-ray (OPG)Sleep apneaTMJ (jaw joint) treatmentTRIOS scannerZoom
- Business register
- ABN 40 154 424 825, active since Nov 2011 · private company
Business name registered 2024 (ABN Lookup)
“At Dandenong Smile Health, Dr. Lakshmi offers comprehensive dental care with a focus on Invisalign, dentures, child dental care, dental implants, dental crowns, and dental bridges. Our newly updated dental clinic in dandenong provides a welcoming and comfortable environment for patients of all ages, from children to seniors. We accept emergency dental cases and utilise advanced technology for quick, efficient, and minimally invasive treatments. Our friendly team is dedicated to delivering personalised care with a gentle approach, ensuring every visit is as pleasant as possible.”
What 76 written reviews mention
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13Friendly team
Close to the Melbourne average.
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9Explains things clearly
1.4× the Melbourne average.
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8Gentle treatment
Close to the Melbourne average.
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7Fair prices
2.7× the Melbourne average.
Getting there: 68 Cleeland St
68 Cleeland St, Dandenong VIC 3175On-site parking and LGBTQ+ friendly (its listing).
Nearest clinics also confirmed for root canal
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EDentist Dandenong
0.6 km · 4.5+ stars in 250+ reviews
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Adj A Prof James Brichko & A Prof Phillippe O Zimet
0.6 km · 4.5+ stars in 20+ reviews
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Dandenong Dental Care
0.8 km · 4.5+ stars in 250+ reviews
Call Dandenong Smile Health
Dandenong: open Saturday and Sunday, late on Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, emergency appointments, bulk-bills kids (CDBS).
Sources: Its business listing and patient reviews, Sep 2026 · dandenongsmilehealth.com.au, Oct 2026 · ABN Lookup and ASIC business names (CC BY 3.0 AU), Oct 2026 · Last checked Oct 2026. How we count