How it compares in Melbourne
| Fact | This clinic | Melbourne |
|---|---|---|
| Written patient reviews | 214 | 38 at the middle clinic |
| Reviews that are 1–2 stars | 1% | 5% on average |
| Reviews mentioning “calm atmosphere” | 3% | 1% on average |
| Reviews mentioning “gentle treatment” | 19% | 9% on average |
| Open until 6:30 pm or later on a weeknight | Yes | 446 of 1,969 clinics with listed hours |
| ABN active since | 2012 | 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 (8)
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Dental implants
Its website: implant suitability assessed with imaging and scans; explanation of how dental implants work. (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: dental veneers (porcelain and composite); smile makeovers combining multiple treatments. (its website)
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Teeth whitening
Its website: in-office and take-home whitening options; whitening trays kept for future top-ups. (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; CDBS bulk billing for eligible children. Its listing says it sees children. (its website · its listing)
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Root canal
Its website: root canal and endodontics patient FAQ. (its website)
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Sedation & nervous patients
Its website: gentle, empathetic approach to anxious patients; anxious patient support and coping methods. (its website)
Also mentioned (one source)
- Emergency dentistits website
- Denturesits website
What 214 written reviews mention
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41Friendly team
Close to the Melbourne average.
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40Gentle treatment
2.0× the Melbourne average.
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19Explains things clearly
Close to the Melbourne average.
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7Thorough
1.5× the Melbourne average.
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6Calm atmosphere
2.8× the Melbourne average.
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5At ease when nervous
1.6× the Melbourne average.
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5Modern equipment
2.9× the Melbourne average.
Health funds and ways to pay
- 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. (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
- Digital X-rayIntraoral cameraInvisalign
- Business register
- ABN 77 833 847 494, active since Jan 2012 · sole trader
Business name registered 2019 (ABN Lookup)
Getting there: 1550 Dandenong Rd
1550 Dandenong Rd, Oakleigh VIC 3166Wheelchair access at the entrance and toilet, on-site parking and LGBTQ+ friendly (its listing).
Languages besides English: Greek, Italian, Japanese, Polish, Vietnamese (its website).
Nearest clinics also confirmed for sedation & nervous patients
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The Smile Collective
1.1 km · 4.5+ stars in 250+ reviews
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Oakleigh Dental Centre
1.4 km · 4.5+ stars in 250+ reviews
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Oakleigh Smiles
1.6 km · 4.5+ stars in 50+ reviews
Call Oakleigh Dentist
Oakleigh: open Saturday, late on Tue, bulk-bills kids (CDBS), HICAPS on the spot.
Sources: Its business listing and patient reviews, Sep 2026 · oakleighdentist.com.au, Oct 2026 · ABN Lookup and ASIC business names (CC BY 3.0 AU), Oct 2026 · Last checked Oct 2026. How we count