How it compares in Melbourne
| Fact | This clinic | Melbourne |
|---|---|---|
| Written patient reviews | 73 | 38 at the middle clinic |
| Reviews that are 1–2 stars | 0% | 5% on average |
| Reviews mentioning “gentle treatment” | 14% | 9% on average |
| ABN active since | 2025 | 2014 at the middle of 1,143 clinics |
| Sedation & nervous patients | Confirmed | 352 of 2,585 clinics confirm it |
| Root canal | Confirmed | 362 of 2,585 clinics confirm it |
Treatments it confirms (10)
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Dental implants
Its website: all-On-X full-arch implants; explanation of how dental implants work. (its website)
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Braces & aligners
Its website: orthodontics for adults; invisalign. (its website)
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Veneers & cosmetic
Its website: dental veneers (porcelain and composite); cosmetic (clear or tooth-coloured) braces. (its website)
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Teeth whitening
Its website: in-chair whitening with take-home custom tray kit; in-office and take-home whitening options. (its website)
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Wisdom teeth & oral surgery
Its website: oral surgery procedures; tooth extractions. (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 appointments for pain and infection; emergency dental care offered. Its listing shows it open Saturday. (its website)
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Dentures
Its website: implants as an alternative to loose or slipping dentures; implants to stabilise removable dentures. (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)
Also mentioned (one source)
- Gum treatmentits website
What 73 written reviews mention
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10Gentle treatment
1.5× the Melbourne average.
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9Explains things clearly
1.5× the Melbourne average.
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9Friendly team
Close to the Melbourne average.
Equipment it lists
- On its website
- Digital X-rayHappy gas (nitrous oxide)Intraoral scannerInvisalignPanoramic X-ray (OPG)TMJ (jaw joint) treatment
- Established
- 1980 (its website)
- Business register
- ABN 22 693 715 142, active since Jun 2025 · trust
Business name registered 2026 (ABN Lookup)
“East St Kilda Dental is a gentle, family-focused dental clinic on Dandenong Road, caring for local families for over 40 years. We welcome patients from St Kilda, Toorak, Balaclava, Elwood, Windsor, Caulfield, Prahran, Armadale and surrounding suburbs. We provide general, cosmetic and emergency dentistry for patients of all ages, with a strong focus on calm, anxiety-friendly care.”
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 the clinic to check your child's CDBS eligibility (it depends on Medicare and family payments) before you book.
Getting there: 364 Dandenong Rd
364 Dandenong Rd, St Kilda East VIC 3183Wheelchair access at the entrance and toilet, on-site parking and LGBTQ+ friendly (its listing).
Languages besides English: Hebrew, Hindi, Mandarin, Polish, Russian (its website).
Nearest clinics also confirmed for sedation & nervous patients
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Capital Dental Care
0.9 km · 4.5+ stars in 100+ reviews
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Dental Care Group
1.5 km · 4.5+ stars in 50+ reviews
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Creative Smiles
1.5 km · 4.5+ stars in 100+ reviews
Call East St Kilda Dental
St Kilda East: open Saturday, emergency appointments, bulk-bills kids (CDBS).
Sources: Its business listing and patient reviews, Sep 2026 · eaststkildadental.com.au, Oct 2026 · ABN Lookup and ASIC business names (CC BY 3.0 AU), Oct 2026 · Last checked Oct 2026. How we count