How it compares in Melbourne
| Fact | This clinic | Melbourne |
|---|---|---|
| Written patient reviews | 103 | 38 at the middle clinic |
| Reviews that are 1–2 stars | 2% | 5% on average |
| Reviews mentioning “thorough” | 5% | 2% on average |
| Reviews mentioning “friendly team” | 27% | 15% on average |
| 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: gold standard implant care claim; explanation of how dental implants work. (its website)
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Braces & aligners
Its website: invisalign; custom-made clear aligners. (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. $495. (its website)
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Wisdom teeth & oral surgery
Its website: wisdom teeth information (signs, early removal, infection); oral surgery procedures. (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 appointments for pain and infection; emergency dental care offered. Its listing shows it open Saturday. (its website)
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Dentures
Its website: complete (full) dentures; implants to stabilise removable dentures. (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)
What 103 written reviews mention
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28Friendly team
1.8× the Melbourne average.
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12Gentle treatment
Close to the Melbourne average.
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5Clean clinic
2.5× the Melbourne average.
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5Explains things clearly
Below the Melbourne average.
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5Thorough
2.3× the Melbourne average.
Prices on its website and health funds
- Teeth whitening $495
- 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, DVA card accepted. (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.
Equipment it lists
- On its website
- Digital X-rayGeneral anaestheticIV sedationIntraoral cameraIntraoral scannerInvisalignLaserPanoramic X-ray (OPG)TRIOS scannerZoom
- Established
- 2005 (its website)
Getting there: 653 Stud Rd
653 Stud Rd, Scoresby VIC 3179Wheelchair access at the entrance and toilet and on-site parking (its listing).
Languages besides English: German, Polish (its website).
Nearest clinics also confirmed for sedation & nervous patients
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Knox Terrace Dental
2.3 km · 3.5+ stars in 20+ reviews
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Lightwood Dental
2.9 km · 4.5+ stars in 250+ reviews
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Elite Smiles Wantirna
3.0 km · 4.5+ stars in 100+ reviews
Call Happy Smile Dental
Scoresby: open Saturday, emergency appointments, IV sedation.
Sources: Its business listing and patient reviews, Sep 2026 · happysmiledental.com.au, Oct 2026 · Last checked Oct 2026. How we count