How it compares in Melbourne
| Fact | This clinic | Melbourne |
|---|---|---|
| Written patient reviews | 397 | 38 at the middle clinic |
| Reviews that are 1–2 stars | 1% | 5% on average |
| Reviews mentioning “dentist calm with children” | 1% | 0% on average |
| Reviews mentioning “fair prices” | 8% | 4% on average |
| Check-up and clean, published price | $100 | $189 middle of 157 clinics |
| Sedation & nervous patients | Confirmed | 352 of 2,585 clinics confirm it |
| Teeth whitening | Confirmed | 566 of 2,585 clinics confirm it |
Prices on its website and health funds
- Check-up & clean $100 exam, scale and clean
- Emergency exam $99
- Root canal $800
- Extraction from $250 per tooth
- Filling $150
- 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
- Its extraction price is “from $250”: ask what would make yours cost more.
- 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.
Treatments it confirms (8)
-
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)
-
Braces & aligners
Its website: braces-free orthodontic option offered alongside braces; invisalign. (its website)
-
Veneers & cosmetic
Its website: dental veneers (porcelain and composite); cosmetic (clear or tooth-coloured) braces. (its website)
-
Teeth whitening
Its website: zoom teeth whitening; philips Zoom! whitening gels. (its website)
-
Dentists for kids
Its website: child preventive care: check-ups, sealants, fluoride; children's dentistry focused on prevention. (its website)
-
Emergency dentist
Its website: emergency dental appointments for pain and infection; emergency dental care offered. Its listing shows it open Saturday. (its website)
-
Dentures
Its website: immediate dentures; complete (full) dentures. (its website)
-
Sedation & nervous patients
Its website: sedation options for anxious patients; gentle, empathetic approach to anxious patients. (its website)
Also mentioned (one source)
- Wisdom teeth & oral surgeryits website
- Root canalits website
- Gum treatmentits website
What 397 written reviews mention
-
61Friendly team
Close to the Melbourne average.
-
56Explains things clearly
1.7× the Melbourne average.
-
49Gentle treatment
1.4× the Melbourne average.
-
31Fair prices
2.2× the Melbourne average.
-
14Thorough
1.7× the Melbourne average.
-
11Great with kids
2.5× the Melbourne average.
-
10At ease when nervous
1.7× the Melbourne average.
-
6Clean clinic
Close to the Melbourne average.
Equipment and memberships
- On its website
- 3D printerDigital X-rayGeneral anaestheticHappy gas (nitrous oxide)Intraoral cameraInvisalignZoom
- Memberships it lists
- ADA (Australia)
“Dazzling Smiles Dental Craigieburn, conveniently located within the Craigieburn Central Shopping Centre, is your go-to destination for comprehensive dental care. Our experienced team of professionals is dedicated to providing top-notch services, from routine check-ups to advanced procedures like dental implants and teeth whitening. We are a preferred provider for major health funds and offer flexible appointment times, including emergency slots, ensuring your dental needs are met promptly.”
Getting there
Central Shopping Centre, D00-29a/340 Craigieburn Rd, Craigieburn VIC 3064Wheelchair access at the entrance and toilet (its listing).
Nearest clinics also confirmed for sedation & nervous patients
-
Hanson Dental Surgery
2.0 km · 19 reviews
-
Dental One Craigieburn
2.2 km · 4.5+ stars in 1,000+ reviews
-
Quality Dental Care Mickleham
5.9 km · 19 reviews
Call Dazzling Smiles Dental Craigieburn
Craigieburn: open Saturday, emergency appointments, bulk-bills kids (CDBS).
Sources: Its business listing and patient reviews, Sep 2026 · dazzlingsmilesdental.com.au, Oct 2026 · Last checked Oct 2026. How we count