How it compares in Melbourne
| Fact | This clinic | Melbourne |
|---|---|---|
| Written patient reviews | 41 | 38 at the middle clinic |
| Reviews that are 1–2 stars | 0% | 5% on average |
| Open until 6:30 pm or later on a weeknight | Yes | 446 of 1,969 clinics with listed hours |
| 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); gold standard implant care claim. From $2,000. (its website)
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Veneers & cosmetic
Its website: resin bonding; dental veneers (porcelain and composite). From $2,400. (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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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; dedicated emergency phone line. (its website)
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Dentures
Its website: complete (full) dentures; implants as an alternative to loose or slipping dentures. $300. (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)
- Braces & alignersits website
- Wisdom teeth & oral surgeryits website
Prices on its website and health funds
- Dental implant from $2,000 single tooth
- Veneer from $2,400 per tooth
- Crown $2,500 per tooth
- Dentures $300
- Health funds
- Claim on the spot with HICAPS. (its website)
- Ways to pay
- Payment plans, DVA card accepted. (its website)
Before treatment, ask
- Its dental implant price is “from $2,000”: ask what would make yours cost more.
- 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.
Equipment and memberships
- On its website
- 3D CBCT scansDigital X-rayGeneral anaestheticHappy gas (nitrous oxide)IV sedationIntraoral cameraIntraoral scannerInvisalignSame-day crowns (CEREC)TMJ (jaw joint) treatmentZoom
- Memberships it lists
- ADA (Australia)
- Established
- 1999 (its website)
“Looking for a trusted dentist in Balwyn who makes dental care comfortable and stress-free? Dr Steven Rostkier helps Balwyn families achieve healthy smiles with gentle, meticulous care that you'll actually look forward to. Whether you want cosmetic dentistry, preventative care to avoid bigger problems, or restorative treatments like dental implants and veneers, our experienced team serves Balwyn, Deepdene, Balwyn North, and Melbourne's eastern suburbs. Even patients who dread the dentist feel comfortable in our calming environment with massaging chairs and warm staff.”
What 41 written reviews mention
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9Gentle treatment
2.4× the Melbourne average.
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6Friendly team
Close to the Melbourne average.
Getting there: L2a/379-381 Whitehorse Rd
L2a/379-381 Whitehorse Rd, Balwyn VIC 3103Wheelchair access at the entrance and toilet and on-site parking (its listing).
Languages besides English: Polish (its website).
Nearest clinics also confirmed for gum treatment
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Balwyn Dental Practice
0.1 km · 4.5+ stars in 100+ reviews
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Dr Gary Yip
0.5 km · 4+ stars in 20+ reviews
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Melbourne Periodontal Specialists
0.7 km · 4+ stars in 20+ reviews
Call Dr Steven Rostkier
Balwyn: late on Mon, emergency appointments, IV sedation.
Sources: Its business listing and patient reviews, Sep 2026 · drstevenrostkier.com.au, Oct 2026 · Last checked Oct 2026. How we count