How it compares in Melbourne
| Fact | This clinic | Melbourne |
|---|---|---|
| Written patient reviews | 164 | 38 at the middle clinic |
| Reviews that are 1–2 stars | 1% | 5% on average |
| Reviews mentioning “gentle treatment” | 13% | 9% on average |
| ABN active since | 2026 | 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 (9)
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Dental implants
Its website: all-On-X full-arch implants; range of implant types (single, immediate, All-On-4, fixed bridge, implant dentures, pterygoid, zygomatic). From $4,500. (its website)
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Braces & aligners
Its website: free Invisalign / clear aligner consultation; orthodontics for adults. (its website)
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Veneers & cosmetic
Its website: resin bonding; dental veneers (porcelain and composite). From $1,500. (its website)
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Teeth whitening
Its website: zoom teeth whitening; philips Zoom! whitening gels. (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: children's dentistry focused on prevention; CDBS bulk billing for eligible children. (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 appointments for pain and infection; emergency dental care offered. Its listing shows it open Saturday. (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 website)
Also mentioned (one source)
- Denturesits website
What 164 written reviews mention
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26Friendly team
Close to the Melbourne average.
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22Gentle treatment
1.5× the Melbourne average.
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17Explains things clearly
Close to the Melbourne average.
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6Fair prices
Close to the Melbourne average.
Prices on its website and health funds
- Dental implant from $4,500 single tooth
- Veneer from $1,500 per tooth
- Health funds
- Says it's a preferred provider for at least one health fund. (its website)
- Kids (CDBS)
- Says it bulk-bills eligible children. (its website)
- Ways to pay
- Payment plans. (its website)
Before treatment, ask
- Its dental implant price is “from $4,500”: ask what would make yours cost more.
- 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.
Equipment it lists
- On its website
- Happy gas (nitrous oxide)InvisalignSleep apneaZoom
- Established
- 1980 (its website)
- Business register
- ABN 83 907 699 412, active since Apr 2026 · unit trust
Business name registered 2026 (ABN Lookup)
“Hurstbridge Dental has been helping the local community smile for 40 years! Our team is dedicated to bringing contemporary dentistry to Hurstbridge while maintaining our traditional, family orientated approach to dental care. So the best in care for your needs, combined with the latest techniques and technology. Along with general and emergency dental we also offer implant therapy, orthodontics and child -friendly, professional staff.”
Getting there: 984 Heidelberg - Kinglake Rd
984 Heidelberg - Kinglake Rd, Hurstbridge VIC 3099Wheelchair access at the entrance (its listing).
Nearest clinics also confirmed for sedation & nervous patients
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Smiles of Diamond Creek
5.3 km · 4.5+ stars in 100+ reviews
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Eltham Dental Clinic
8.6 km · 4+ stars in 50+ reviews
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Ferrari Dental Care
9.4 km · 4.5+ stars in 50+ reviews
Call Hurstbridge Dental
Hurstbridge: open Saturday, emergency appointments, bulk-bills kids (CDBS).
Sources: Its business listing and patient reviews, Sep 2026 · hurstbridgedental.com.au, Oct 2026 · ABN Lookup and ASIC business names (CC BY 3.0 AU), Oct 2026 · Last checked Oct 2026. How we count