How it compares in Melbourne
| Fact | This clinic | Melbourne |
|---|---|---|
| Written patient reviews | 25 | 38 at the middle clinic |
| Reviews that are 1–2 stars | 8% | 5% on average |
| ABN active since | 2013 | 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 (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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Veneers & cosmetic
Its website: dental veneers (porcelain and composite). (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); tooth extractions. (its website)
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Dentists for kids
Its website: children's dentistry focused on prevention; fun, relaxed visits for children claim. 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 website)
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Dentures
Its website: complete (full) dentures; implants to stabilise removable dentures. (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 listing says it offers sedation. (its website · its listing)
Also mentioned (one source)
- Root canalits website
- Gum treatmentits website
Equipment it lists
- On its website
- 3D CBCT scansDigital X-rayHappy gas (nitrous oxide)Intraoral cameraZoom
- Established
- 1984 (its website)
- Business register
- ABN 81 162 350 843, active since Feb 2013 · private company (ABN Lookup)
“Orchard Smiles Dental Surgery is a long-standing dentist in Blackburn North, established in 1984 and located at 111 Springfield Road since 1995. We provide general, family, restorative and cosmetic dental care, including dental check-ups, children’s dentistry, emergency dental concerns, fillings, crowns, bridges, dental implants, veneers and Philips Zoom! in-office whitening. Orchard Smiles is listed as BUPA Members First Platinum and welcomes health fund/HICAPS questions.”
Health funds and ways to pay
- Health funds
- Says it's in the Bupa Members First network. 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
- With Bupa Members First? Ask what your gap will be for the treatment you need.
- 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.
Getting there: 111 Springfield Rd
111 Springfield Rd, Blackburn North VIC 3130Wheelchair access at the entrance and toilet, on-site parking and LGBTQ+ friendly (its listing).
Nearest clinics also confirmed for sedation & nervous patients
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Relax Dental And Facial Care
0.1 km · 4.5+ stars in 250+ reviews
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Blackburn Family Dental Care
1.2 km · 4.5+ stars in 250+ reviews
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The Good Dentists Group
1.2 km · 3 reviews
Call Orchard Smiles
Blackburn North: emergency appointments, bulk-bills kids (CDBS).
Sources: Its business listing and patient reviews, Sep 2026 · orchardsmiles.com.au, Oct 2026 · ABN Lookup and ASIC business names (CC BY 3.0 AU), Oct 2026 · Last checked Oct 2026. How we count