How it compares in Melbourne
| Fact | This clinic | Melbourne |
|---|---|---|
| Written patient reviews | 132 | 38 at the middle clinic |
| Reviews that are 1–2 stars | 0% | 5% on average |
| Reviews mentioning “invisalign patients” | 5% | 1% on average |
| Reviews mentioning “gentle treatment” | 18% | 9% on average |
| ABN active since | 2016 | 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 (8)
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Dental implants
Its website: all-On-X full-arch implants; implants can last 25+ years or a lifetime. (its website)
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Braces & aligners
Its website: orthodontics for adults; braces-free orthodontic option offered alongside braces. (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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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); simple extraction. (its website)
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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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Sedation & nervous patients
Its website: sedation options for anxious patients; IV (intravenous) sedation. (its website)
Also mentioned (one source)
- Dentists for kidsits website
- Denturesits website
What 132 written reviews mention
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33Friendly team
1.6× the Melbourne average.
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24Gentle treatment
2.0× the Melbourne average.
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15Explains things clearly
1.4× the Melbourne average.
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13Calm atmosphere
More than 5× the Melbourne average.
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6Invisalign patients
More than 5× the Melbourne average.
Equipment it lists
- On its website
- 3D CBCT scansDigital X-rayIntraoral scannerInvisalignZoomiTero scanner
- Established
- 2015 (its website)
- Business register
- ABN 85 614 986 248, active since Sep 2016 · private company
Business name registered 2016 (ABN Lookup)
“Garden Haven Dental is a top-rated dental clinic in Albert Park, serving South Melbourne, Port Melbourne, St. Kilda and nearby suburbs. Led by Dr. Antish, our expert dentist in Albert Park, we provide gentle, personalised care in a calm, welcoming setting. Our services include general dentistry, emergency dentistry, fillings, crowns, bridges, veneers, teeth whitening, Invisalign, dental implants and full mouth rehabilitation. Patients can relax before treatment in our private room with a massage chair, designed to bring serenity to every visit.”
Health funds and ways to pay
- 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. (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: 31 Victoria Ave
31 Victoria Ave, Albert Park VIC 3206Wheelchair access at the entrance (its listing).
Languages besides English: French, Polish (its website).
Nearest clinics also confirmed for sedation & nervous patients
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Albert Park Dental
Same building · 4.5+ stars in 50+ reviews
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Core Dental South Melbourne
1.4 km · 4.5+ stars in 100+ reviews
Call Garden Haven Dental
Albert Park: emergency appointments, IV sedation.
Sources: Its business listing and patient reviews, Sep 2026 · gardenhavendental.com.au, Oct 2026 · ABN Lookup and ASIC business names (CC BY 3.0 AU), Oct 2026 · Last checked Oct 2026. How we count