How it compares in Melbourne
| Fact | This clinic | Melbourne |
|---|---|---|
| Written patient reviews | 78 | 38 at the middle clinic |
| Reviews that are 1–2 stars | 5% | 5% on average |
| Check-up and clean, published price | $199 | $189 middle of 157 clinics |
| Gum treatment | Confirmed | 208 of 2,585 clinics confirm it |
| Sedation & nervous patients | Confirmed | 352 of 2,585 clinics confirm it |
Treatments it confirms (10)
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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). (its website)
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Teeth whitening
Its website: whitening with custom-made trays. (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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Dentures
Its website: denture (and crown/bridge) repairs; immediate dentures. (its website)
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Gum treatment
Its website: gum disease assessment, deep cleaning and maintenance. (its website)
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Sedation & nervous patients
Its website: sedation options for anxious patients; anxious patient support and coping methods. (its website)
Also mentioned (one source)
- Dental implantsits website
What 78 written reviews mention
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8Explains things clearly
Close to the Melbourne average.
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6Gentle treatment
Close to the Melbourne average.
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5Friendly team
Below the Melbourne average.
Prices on its website and health funds
- Check-up & clean $199 exam, scale and clean
- Health funds
- Says it's a preferred provider for at least one health fund. 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, DVA card accepted, Help with early super release. (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 and memberships
- On its website
- ClearCorrectDigital X-rayHappy gas (nitrous oxide)InvisalignPanoramic X-ray (OPG)TMJ (jaw joint) treatment
- Memberships it lists
- ADA (Australia)
“ABOUT US At the Family Dentist, we pride ourselves on outstanding service and quality of care, embodying a patient- centered approach. We believe first impressions are lasting impressions, so our aim is to create an experience with our friendly staff worth returning.”
Getting there: 469/471 Melbourne Rd
469/471 Melbourne Rd, Newport VIC 3015Wheelchair access at the entrance and toilet (its listing).
Nearest clinics also confirmed for gum treatment
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PerioOne Specialist Periodontics & Dental Implants
1.1 km · 5 reviews
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Yarraville Dental
2.6 km · 4.5+ stars in 50+ reviews
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Focus On Dental
4.6 km · 4.5+ stars in 100+ reviews
Call Newport Family Dentist
Newport: open Saturday, emergency appointments, bulk-bills kids (CDBS).
Sources: Its business listing and patient reviews, Sep 2026 · newportfamilydentist.com.au, Oct 2026 · Last checked Oct 2026. How we count