How it compares in Melbourne
| Fact | This clinic | Melbourne |
|---|---|---|
| Written patient reviews | 83 | 38 at the middle clinic |
| Reviews that are 1–2 stars | 0% | 5% on average |
| Reviews mentioning “friendly team” | 30% | 15% on average |
| Reviews mentioning “explains things clearly” | 11% | 8% on average |
| Open until 6:30 pm or later on a weeknight | Yes | 446 of 1,969 clinics with listed hours |
| ABN active since | 2023 | 2014 at the middle of 1,143 clinics |
| Sedation & nervous patients | Confirmed | 352 of 2,585 clinics confirm it |
Treatments it confirms (7)
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Dental implants
Its website: all-On-X full-arch implants; gold standard implant care claim. (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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Wisdom teeth & oral surgery
Its website: oral surgery procedures; tooth extractions. (its website)
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Dentists for kids
Its website: fun, relaxed visits for children claim; children's dentistry (kids' dentist, paediatric). Its listing says it sees children. (its website · its listing)
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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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Sedation & nervous patients
Its website: sedation options for anxious patients; gentle, empathetic approach to anxious patients. Its listing says it offers sedation. (its website · its listing)
Also mentioned (one source)
- Root canalits website
- Denturesits website
What 83 written reviews mention
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25Friendly team
2.0× the Melbourne average.
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9Explains things clearly
1.3× the Melbourne average.
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5Gentle treatment
Below the Melbourne average.
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5Calm atmosphere
More than 5× the Melbourne average.
Health funds and ways to pay
- Health funds
- Offers no-gap check-ups for some fund members. Claim on the spot with HICAPS. (its website)
- 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.
Equipment it lists
- On its website
- Happy gas (nitrous oxide)InvisalignTRIOS scanner
- Business register
- ABN 55 658 108 019, active since Jun 2023 · private company
Business name registered 2023 (ABN Lookup)
“Welcome to Luminaire Dental, your local dental home in Spotswood, proudly serving families across Yarraville, Newport, Williamstown and Kingsville. We believe great dental care should feel comfortable, not daunting. Whether you're a nervous patient taking that first step, a parent bringing the kids in, or someone ready for a complete smile makeover — our warm, caring team will look after you every step of the way. From routine check-ups to cosmetic transformations including veneers, whitening and full smile redesigns, every treatment is tailored to you. Accepting new patients.”
Getting there: Unit 1/88 Hudsons Rd
Unit 1/88 Hudsons Rd, Spotswood VIC 3015Wheelchair access at the entrance and toilet (its listing).
Nearest clinics also confirmed for sedation & nervous patients
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Newport Family Dentist
1.1 km · 4.5+ stars in 50+ reviews
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Yarraville Dental
1.5 km · 4.5+ stars in 50+ reviews
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Ezy Dental Group
3.5 km · 4.5+ stars in 20+ reviews
Call Luminaire Dental
Spotswood: open Saturday, late on Mon, emergency appointments, bulk-bills kids (CDBS).
Sources: Its business listing and patient reviews, Sep 2026 · luminairedental.com.au, Oct 2026 · ABN Lookup and ASIC business names (CC BY 3.0 AU), Oct 2026 · Last checked Oct 2026. How we count