How it compares in Melbourne
| Fact | This clinic | Melbourne |
|---|---|---|
| Written patient reviews | 161 | 38 at the middle clinic |
| Reviews that are 1–2 stars | 1% | 5% on average |
| Reviews mentioning “clean clinic” | 3% | 2% on average |
| Reviews mentioning “friendly team” | 22% | 15% on average |
| ABN active since | 2022 | 2014 at the middle of 1,137 clinics |
| Gum treatment | Confirmed | 208 of 2,585 clinics confirm it |
| Sedation & nervous patients | Confirmed | 344 of 2,585 clinics confirm it |
Treatments it confirms (11)
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Dental implants
Its website: implant bridges and fixed bridges for missing teeth; explanation of how dental implants work. (its website)
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Braces & aligners
Its website: free Invisalign / clear aligner consultation; orthodontic treatment options. (its website)
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Veneers & cosmetic
Its website: smile makeovers combining multiple treatments; smile makeover. (its website)
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Teeth whitening
Its website: in-chair whitening with take-home custom tray kit; zoom teeth whitening. (its website)
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Wisdom teeth & oral surgery
Its website: wisdom teeth information (signs, early removal, infection); wisdom teeth assessment and removal. (its website)
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Dentists for kids
Its website: fun, relaxed visits for children claim; first dental visit soon after first tooth. 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; same-day emergency appointments. Its listing shows it open Saturday. (its website)
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Dentures
Its website: full dentures; denture relines and repairs for loose dentures. (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: driver, escort and fasting rules around sedation or surgery; oral sedation or anxiety medication. Its listing says it offers sedation. (its website · its listing)
What 161 written reviews mention
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35Friendly team
1.4× the Melbourne average.
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19Gentle treatment
Close to the Melbourne average.
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18Explains things clearly
1.4× the Melbourne average.
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5Clean clinic
1.6× the Melbourne average.
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5At ease when nervous
2.1× the Melbourne average.
Equipment and memberships
- On its website
- 3D CBCT scansDigital X-rayGeneral anaestheticHappy gas (nitrous oxide)IV sedationIntraoral cameraIntraoral scannerInvisalignPanoramic X-ray (OPG)Same-day crowns (CEREC)Sleep apneaTMJ (jaw joint) treatment
- Memberships it lists
- RACDS
- Business register
- ABN 87 748 315 271, active since Apr 2022 · unit trust (ABN Lookup)
“Our Diggers Rest Dentists provide gentle treatment and comprehensive dentistry to support beautiful, healthy smiles. We welcome patients of all ages and invite you to contact us to arrange your next dental appointment. We offer General, Cosmetic and Restorative Dentistry, including Check up and Clean, Smile Makeovers, Porcelain Veneers, Invisalign, Dental Implants, All-on-4 implants, Same Day Crowns, Root Canal Therapy and more. We accept all major health funds, offer flexible payment plans and support early release of superannuation through MySuperCare. We are Your Home of Gentle Dentistry.”
Prices on its website and health funds
- Filling $230
- 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, 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: Shop 10B/1 Budding St
Shop 10B/1 Budding St, Diggers Rest VIC 3427Wheelchair access at the entrance and toilet, on-site parking and LGBTQ+ friendly (its listing).
Languages besides English: German (its website).
Nearest clinics also confirmed for gum treatment
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Sunbury Dental Group
4.8 km
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Couture Implant Centre - Premium All-on-4 Plus® Provider
5.2 km · 17 reviews
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Smile In Style
6.1 km · 4.5+ stars in 100+ reviews
Call Diggers Rest Dental House
Diggers Rest: open Saturday, emergency appointments, IV sedation.
Sources: Its business listing and patient reviews, Sep 2026 · diggersrestdentalhouse.com.au, Oct 2026 · ABN Lookup and ASIC business names (CC BY 3.0 AU), Oct 2026 · Last checked Oct 2026. How we count