How it compares in Melbourne
| Fact | This clinic | Melbourne |
|---|---|---|
| Written patient reviews | 187 | 38 at the middle clinic |
| Reviews that are 1–2 stars | 9% | 5% on average |
| Reviews mentioning “fair prices” | 8% | 4% on average |
| Reviews mentioning “thorough” | 4% | 2% on average |
| Open until 6:30 pm or later on a weeknight | Yes | 446 of 1,969 clinics with listed hours |
| ABN active since | 2000 | 2014 at the middle of 1,143 clinics |
What 187 written reviews mention
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21Friendly team
Below the Melbourne average.
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16Fair prices
2.4× the Melbourne average.
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10Explains things clearly
Below the Melbourne average.
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8Thorough
2.0× the Melbourne average.
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7Gentle treatment
Below the Melbourne average.
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5Clean clinic
1.4× the Melbourne average.
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5Modern equipment
3.3× the Melbourne average.
Treatments it confirms (5)
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Dental implants
Its website: explanation of how dental implants work; single tooth implants. (its website)
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Veneers & cosmetic
Its website: smile makeovers combining multiple treatments; smile makeover. (its website)
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Wisdom teeth & oral surgery
Its website: wisdom teeth information (signs, early removal, infection); oral surgery procedures. (its website)
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Dentists for kids
Its website: children's dentistry focused on prevention; children's dentistry (kids' dentist, paediatric). (its website)
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Dentures
Its website: immediate dentures; complete (full) dentures. (its website)
Also mentioned (one source)
- Teeth whiteningits website
- Root canalits website
- Emergency dentistits website
Equipment it lists
- On its website
- Digital X-rayIntraoral cameraLaserPanoramic X-ray (OPG)TMJ (jaw joint) treatment
- Established
- 1994 (its website)
- Business register
- ABN 46 552 412 083, active since Mar 2000 · sole trader
Business name registered 2017 (ABN Lookup)
Health funds and ways to pay
- Health funds
- Says it's in the Bupa Members First, HCF More For Teeth, nib First Choice networks. Offers no-gap check-ups for some fund members. (its website)
- Kids (CDBS)
- Says it bulk-bills eligible children. (its website)
Before treatment, ask
- With Bupa Members First? Ask what your gap will be for the treatment you need.
- Ask the clinic to check your child's CDBS eligibility (it depends on Medicare and family payments) before you book.
Getting there: 202 Carlisle St
202 Carlisle St, Balaclava VIC 3183Wheelchair access at the entrance and toilet and LGBTQ+ friendly (its listing).
Languages besides English: Polish (its website).
Nearest clinics also confirmed for dentures
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Elwood Family Dentist
0.5 km · 4.5+ stars in 50+ reviews
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Roman Vilderman Dental Prosthetist
0.9 km · 3 reviews
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Capital Dental Care
1.3 km · 4.5+ stars in 100+ reviews
Call Dental Care St Kilda
Balaclava: open Saturday, late on Thu, bulk-bills kids (CDBS), Bupa Members First.
Sources: Its business listing and patient reviews, Sep 2026 · dentalcarestkilda.com.au, Oct 2026 · ABN Lookup and ASIC business names (CC BY 3.0 AU), Oct 2026 · Last checked Oct 2026. How we count