How it compares in Melbourne
| Fact | This clinic | Melbourne |
|---|---|---|
| Written patient reviews | 134 | 38 at the middle clinic |
| Reviews that are 1–2 stars | 4% | 5% on average |
| Reviews mentioning “clean clinic” | 4% | 2% on average |
| Reviews mentioning “friendly team” | 26% | 15% on average |
| Open until 6:30 pm or later on a weeknight | Yes | 446 of 1,969 clinics with listed hours |
| Sedation & nervous patients | Confirmed | 352 of 2,585 clinics confirm it |
What 134 written reviews mention
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35Friendly team
1.7× the Melbourne average.
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14Fair prices
2.9× the Melbourne average.
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14Explains things clearly
Close to the Melbourne average.
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10Gentle treatment
Close to the Melbourne average.
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5Clean clinic
1.9× the Melbourne average.
Treatments it confirms (6)
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Dental implants
Its website: implant suitability assessed with imaging and scans; all-On-X full-arch implants. (its website)
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Braces & aligners
Its website: interceptive orthodontics; free Invisalign / clear aligner consultation. (its website)
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Veneers & cosmetic
Its website: smile makeovers combining multiple treatments; smile makeover. (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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Sedation & nervous patients
Its website: anxious patient support and coping methods; gentle, empathetic approach to anxious patients. Its listing says it offers sedation. (its website · its listing)
Also mentioned (one source)
- Teeth whiteningits website
- Root canalits website
- Emergency dentistits website
- Denturesits website
Equipment and memberships
- On its website
- 3D CBCT scansInvisalignMillingSame-day crowns (CEREC)Spark aligners
- Memberships it lists
- RACDS
- Established
- 2004 (its website)
“We are run by a family devoted to dental care for the whole family. Principle Dentist Dr Sarath Gamage has been in practice almost 36 years and has seen pretty much all there is to see in Dentistry. While forming the back bone for the business, Dr Sarath is joined by his son Dr Sachin Gamage who is devoted providing well rounded Dental care with love and care. Dr Sarath’s wife is the practice manager, showing this business has all the elements of a family run business.”
Health funds and ways to pay
- 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 the clinic to check your child's CDBS eligibility (it depends on Medicare and family payments) before you book.
Getting there: 890 High St Rd
890 High St Rd, Glen Waverley VIC 3150Wheelchair access at the entrance and toilet and on-site parking (its listing).
Languages besides English: Farsi, Turkish, Urdu, Vietnamese (its website).
Nearest clinics also confirmed for sedation & nervous patients
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Centre for Aesthetic & Implant Dentistry
3.2 km · 4.5+ stars in 100+ reviews
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Brentford Dental
4.3 km · 4.5+ stars in 100+ reviews
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Lincoln Dental
4.5 km · 4.5+ stars in 20+ reviews
Call Glen Smiles Dental - Glen Waverley
Glen Waverley: open Saturday, late on Wed, bulk-bills kids (CDBS).
Sources: Its business listing and patient reviews, Sep 2026 · glensmilesdental.com.au, Oct 2026 · Last checked Oct 2026. How we count