How it compares in Melbourne
| Fact | This clinic | Melbourne |
|---|---|---|
| Written patient reviews | 204 | 38 at the middle clinic |
| Reviews that are 1–2 stars | 2% | 5% on average |
| Reviews mentioning “gentle treatment” | 17% | 9% on average |
| Reviews mentioning “explains things clearly” | 14% | 8% on average |
| ABN active since | 2009 | 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 (11)
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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: interceptive orthodontics; orthodontics for adults. (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; whitening trays kept for future top-ups. (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: child preventive care: check-ups, sealants, fluoride; children's dentistry focused on prevention. 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; dedicated emergency phone line. Its listing shows it open Saturday. (its website)
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Dentures
Its website: hard and soft denture relines; complete (full) 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: sedation options for anxious patients; invitation for anxious patients to tell staff beforehand. Its listing says it offers sedation. (its website · its listing)
What 204 written reviews mention
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42Friendly team
1.3× the Melbourne average.
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34Gentle treatment
1.8× the Melbourne average.
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28Explains things clearly
1.7× the Melbourne average.
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10Fair prices
1.4× the Melbourne average.
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10Clean clinic
2.5× the Melbourne average.
Equipment it lists
- On its website
- 3D CBCT scans3D printerDigital X-rayGeneral anaestheticHappy gas (nitrous oxide)IV sedationIntraoral cameraIntraoral scannerInvisalignMillingPanoramic X-ray (OPG)Same-day crowns (CEREC)
- Established
- 1934 (its website)
- Business register
- ABN 15 994 033 907, active since Sep 2009 · trust
Business name registered 2021 (ABN Lookup)
Health funds and ways to pay
- Health funds
- Says it's in the Bupa Members First, HBF Member Plus, HCF More For Teeth, Medibank Members' Choice, nib First Choice networks. 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, DVA card accepted. (its website)
Before treatment, ask
- With Bupa Members First? 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.
Getting there: 59 Wicklow Ave
59 Wicklow Ave, Croydon VIC 3136Wheelchair access at the entrance and toilet and on-site parking (its listing).
Languages besides English: Cantonese, Chinese, Korean, Mandarin (its website).
Nearest clinics also confirmed for gum treatment
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Maroondah Dental Care
1.3 km · 4.5+ stars in 50+ reviews
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Elation Dental
1.9 km · 4.5+ stars in 100+ reviews
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Croydon Dental Clinic
2.9 km · 4.5+ stars in 20+ reviews
Call Divine Dental Care
Croydon: open Saturday, emergency appointments, bulk-bills kids (CDBS).
Sources: Its business listing and patient reviews, Sep 2026 · divinedentalcare.com.au, Oct 2026 · ABN Lookup and ASIC business names (CC BY 3.0 AU), Oct 2026 · Last checked Oct 2026. How we count