How it compares in Melbourne
| Fact | This clinic | Melbourne |
|---|---|---|
| Written patient reviews | 217 | 38 at the middle clinic |
| Reviews that are 1–2 stars | 8% | 5% on average |
| Reviews mentioning “explains things clearly” | 12% | 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 | 2020 | 2014 at the middle of 1,143 clinics |
| Sedation & nervous patients | Confirmed | 352 of 2,585 clinics confirm it |
What 217 written reviews mention
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36Friendly team
Close to the Melbourne average.
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26Explains things clearly
1.5× the Melbourne average.
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19Gentle treatment
Close to the Melbourne average.
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9Fair prices
Close to the Melbourne average.
Treatments it confirms (7)
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Dental implants
Its website: all-On-X full-arch implants; range of implant types (single, immediate, All-On-4, fixed bridge, implant dentures, pterygoid, zygomatic). (its website)
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Braces & aligners
Its website: orthodontics for adults; interceptive orthodontics. (its website)
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Veneers & cosmetic
Its website: dental veneers (porcelain and composite); cosmetic (clear or tooth-coloured) braces. (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: child preventive care: check-ups, sealants, fluoride; children's dentistry focused on prevention. Its listing says it sees children. (its website · its listing)
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Emergency dentist
Its website: same-day emergency appointments; emergency dental treatments. Its listing shows it open Saturday. (its website)
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Sedation & nervous patients
Its website: gentle, empathetic approach to anxious patients; anxious patient support and coping methods. Its listing says it offers sedation. (its website · its listing)
Also mentioned (one source)
- Root canalits website
- Denturesits website
- Gum treatmentits website
Equipment and memberships
- On its website
- InvisalignLaserTMJ (jaw joint) treatment
- Memberships it lists
- ADA (Australia)
- Established
- 2015 (its website)
- Business register
- ABN 83 636 737 990, active since Oct 2020 · private company
Business name registered 2020 (ABN Lookup)
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.
Getting there: 1/442 Nepean Hwy
1/442 Nepean Hwy, Chelsea VIC 3196Wheelchair access at the entrance and toilet and LGBTQ+ friendly (its listing).
Languages besides English: Cantonese, Gujarati, Hindi, Mandarin, Polish (its website).
Nearest clinics also confirmed for sedation & nervous patients
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Aspendale Gardens Dental Care
3.6 km · 4.5+ stars in 250+ reviews
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Dental at Keys
6.1 km · 4.5+ stars in 500+ reviews
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Seaford Smiles Dental
7.4 km · 4.5+ stars in 100+ reviews
Call Pacific Dental
Chelsea: open Saturday, late on Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, emergency appointments, bulk-bills kids (CDBS).
Sources: Its business listing and patient reviews, Sep 2026 · pacificdental.com.au, Oct 2026 · ABN Lookup and ASIC business names (CC BY 3.0 AU), Oct 2026 · Last checked Oct 2026. How we count