Good to know before you call
- 15% of its written reviews are 1–2 stars, against 5% across Melbourne.
How it compares in Melbourne
| Fact | This clinic | Melbourne |
|---|---|---|
| Written patient reviews | 80 | 38 at the middle clinic |
| Reviews that are 1–2 stars | 15% | 5% on average |
| Root canal | Confirmed | 362 of 2,585 clinics confirm it |
| Teeth whitening | Confirmed | 566 of 2,585 clinics confirm it |
Treatments it confirms (8)
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Dental implants
Its website: range of implant types (single, immediate, All-On-4, fixed bridge, implant dentures, pterygoid, zygomatic); implant suitability assessed with imaging and scans. (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: resin bonding; dental veneers (porcelain and composite). (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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Dentists for kids
Its website: children's dentistry focused on prevention; fun, relaxed visits for children claim. (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; dedicated emergency phone line. Its listing shows it open Saturday. (its website)
Also mentioned (one source)
- Denturesits website
- Gum treatmentits website
- Sedation & nervous patientsits website
What 80 written reviews mention
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11Gentle treatment
1.5× the Melbourne average.
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8Friendly team
Below the Melbourne average.
Equipment it lists
- On its website
- 3D printerDigital X-rayHappy gas (nitrous oxide)Intraoral scannerInvisalignLaserSleep apneaTMJ (jaw joint) treatmentZoom
- Established
- 2014 (its website)
“At Hawthorn Road Family Dental Clinic, it's our mission to create beautiful, healthy smiles. With our full range of general and advanced dental services, you'll be grinning from ear to ear. As your local dentist in Caulfield North, our team is dedicated providing patients with unmatched dental care, from teeth whitening to orthodontics. We specialise in treating both adults and children with standard, advanced and emergency dentistry. Our treatments and procedures include implants, porcelain veneers, crowns and bridges.”
Health funds and ways to pay
- Health funds
- Says it's in the Bupa Members First, HCF More For Teeth, Medibank Members' Choice networks. (its website)
- Kids (CDBS)
- Says it bulk-bills eligible children. (its website)
- Ways to pay
- Payment plans. (its website)
Before treatment, ask
- With Bupa Members First? Ask what your gap will be for the treatment you need.
- 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: 261 Hawthorn Rd
261 Hawthorn Rd, Caulfield North VIC 3161Wheelchair access at the entrance (its listing).
Languages besides English: Polish (its website).
Nearest clinics also confirmed for root canal
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Glenhuntly Dental Clinic
1.8 km · 4+ stars in 20+ reviews
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Dental Care Group
2.0 km · 4.5+ stars in 50+ reviews
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Malvern Endodontics
2.0 km · 4.5+ stars in 50+ reviews
Call Hawthorn Road Family Dental Clinic
Caulfield North: open Saturday, emergency appointments, bulk-bills kids (CDBS).
Sources: Its business listing and patient reviews, Sep 2026 · familydentalclinic.com.au, Oct 2026 · Last checked Oct 2026. How we count