How it compares in Melbourne
| Fact | This clinic | Melbourne |
|---|---|---|
| Written patient reviews | 243 | 38 at the middle clinic |
| Reviews that are 1–2 stars | 0% | 5% on average |
| Reviews mentioning “calm atmosphere” | 2% | 1% on average |
| ABN active since | 2018 | 2014 at the middle of 1,143 clinics |
| Gum treatment | Confirmed | 208 of 2,585 clinics confirm it |
| Sedation & nervous patients | Confirmed | 352 of 2,585 clinics confirm it |
Treatments it confirms (9)
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Dental implants
Its website: range of implant types (single, immediate, All-On-4, fixed bridge, implant dentures, pterygoid, zygomatic); implant suitability assessed with imaging and scans. (its website)
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Braces & aligners
Its website: invisalign; custom-made clear aligners. (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: 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; fun, relaxed visits for children claim. 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; emergency dental appointments for pain and infection. (its website)
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Gum treatment
Its website: gum disease assessment, deep cleaning and maintenance. (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 243 written reviews mention
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45Friendly team
Close to the Melbourne average.
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22Gentle treatment
Close to the Melbourne average.
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15Explains things clearly
Close to the Melbourne average.
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10Modern equipment
More than 5× the Melbourne average.
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6Calm atmosphere
2.5× the Melbourne average.
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5Thorough
Close to the Melbourne average.
Equipment and memberships
- On its website
- 3D CBCT scansDigital X-rayGeneral anaestheticHappy gas (nitrous oxide)IV sedationInvisalignSame-day crowns (CEREC)Sleep apneaTMJ (jaw joint) treatment
- Memberships it lists
- ADA (Australia)ICOI
- Established
- 1980 (its website)
- Business register
- ABN 64 366 342 927, active since Nov 2018 · unit trust (ABN Lookup)
“At DENTL, we offer exceptional dental care in a calming, spa-like environment. Led by Dr. Leighton Phu, our practice has a proud legacy of over 40 years, blending advanced dental technology with compassionate, patient-focused care. We specialise in transformative treatments, including All-Teeth-On-4, full-mouth rehabilitations, dental implants, porcelain veneers, Invisalign, and smile makeovers.”
Health funds and ways to pay
- Health funds
- Claim on the spot with HICAPS. (its website)
- Kids (CDBS)
- Says it bulk-bills eligible children. (its website)
- Ways to pay
- Payment plans, Help with early super release. (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.
Getting there: Ground Floor/150 Jolimont Rd
Ground Floor/150 Jolimont Rd, East Melbourne VIC 3002Wheelchair access at the entrance and toilet, on-site parking and LGBTQ+ friendly (its listing).
Languages besides English: Cantonese, Hebrew, Mandarin, Russian (its website).
Nearest clinics also confirmed for gum treatment
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Collins Street Periodontics
0.6 km · 7 reviews
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Dr Aya Alali
0.6 km
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Dr Edmond Lobaza
0.7 km
Call DENTL East Melbourne
East Melbourne: emergency appointments, IV sedation.
Sources: Its business listing and patient reviews, Sep 2026 · dentl.com.au, Oct 2026 · ABN Lookup and ASIC business names (CC BY 3.0 AU), Oct 2026 · Last checked Oct 2026. How we count