How it compares in Melbourne
| Fact | This clinic | Melbourne |
|---|---|---|
| Written patient reviews | 362 | 38 at the middle clinic |
| Reviews that are 1–2 stars | 2% | 5% on average |
| Reviews mentioning “friendly team” | 21% | 15% on average |
| Reviews mentioning “quick and efficient” | 1% | 1% on average |
| Open until 6:30 pm or later on a weeknight | Yes | 446 of 1,969 clinics with listed hours |
| ABN active since | 2017 | 2014 at the middle of 1,143 clinics |
| Sedation & nervous patients | Confirmed | 352 of 2,585 clinics confirm it |
| Teeth whitening | Confirmed | 566 of 2,585 clinics confirm it |
Treatments it confirms (9)
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Dental implants
Its website: explanation of how dental implants work; implants can last 25+ years or a lifetime. (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: dental veneers (porcelain and composite); cosmetic (clear or tooth-coloured) braces. From $2,000. (its website)
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Teeth whitening
Its website: in-chair whitening with take-home custom tray kit; zoom teeth whitening. $450. (its website)
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Wisdom teeth & oral surgery
Its website: simple extraction; oral surgery procedures. (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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Emergency dentist
Its website: dedicated emergency phone line; emergency dental appointments for pain and infection. Its listing shows it open Saturday. (its website)
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Dentures
Its website: immediate dentures; complete (full) dentures. (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)
- Root canalits website
- Gum treatmentits website
What 362 written reviews mention
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75Friendly team
1.4× the Melbourne average.
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30Gentle treatment
Close to the Melbourne average.
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22Explains things clearly
Below the Melbourne average.
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7Fair prices
Below the Melbourne average.
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7At ease when nervous
1.3× the Melbourne average.
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6Clean clinic
Close to the Melbourne average.
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5Quick and efficient
1.3× the Melbourne average.
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5Good with special needs
4.5× the Melbourne average.
Prices on its website and health funds
- Invisalign / clear aligners from $7,000 full treatment
- Veneer from $2,000 per tooth
- Teeth whitening $450
- Health funds
- Claim on the spot with HICAPS. (its website)
- Kids (CDBS)
- Says it bulk-bills eligible children. (its website)
- Ways to pay
- Payment plans, Help with early super release. (its website)
Before treatment, ask
- Its invisalign / clear aligners price is “from $7,000”: ask what would make yours cost more.
- 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 and memberships
- On its website
- 3D CBCT scansClearCorrectDamon bracesDigital X-rayGeneral anaestheticHappy gas (nitrous oxide)IV sedationInvisalignLaserPanoramic X-ray (OPG)Same-day crowns (CEREC)TMJ (jaw joint) treatment
- Memberships it lists
- ADA (Australia)
- Established
- 2017 (its website)
- Business register
- ABN 95 616 334 484, active since Jan 2017 · private company
Business name registered 2017 (ABN Lookup)
“The owner and Principal Dentist at Lightwood Dental, Dr Iram Hasan has years of experience in comprehensive family dentistry. We strive to take the time to help you feel at home and always put your concerns first. Our practice is open late with limited Saturday appointments and offers same day care. All insurance accepted, including the Child Dental Benefit Schedule. In-house orthodontics available as well as a full menu of cosmetic services. Visit our website to schedule you or your child’s next visit with us.”
Getting there: 2 Lightwood Dr
2 Lightwood Dr, Ferntree Gully VIC 3156Wheelchair access at the entrance and toilet, on-site parking and LGBTQ+ friendly (its listing).
Languages besides English: Polish, Spanish (its website).
Nearest clinics also confirmed for sedation & nervous patients
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Dobson Dental
0.5 km · 11 reviews
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ARIA Dental
1.7 km · 4.5+ stars in 50+ reviews
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Knox Terrace Dental
2.3 km · 3.5+ stars in 20+ reviews
Call Lightwood Dental
Ferntree Gully: open Saturday, late on Wed, emergency appointments, IV sedation.
Sources: Its business listing and patient reviews, Sep 2026 · lightwooddental.com.au, Oct 2026 · ABN Lookup and ASIC business names (CC BY 3.0 AU), Oct 2026 · Last checked Oct 2026. How we count