How it compares in Melbourne
| Fact | This clinic | Melbourne |
|---|---|---|
| Written patient reviews | 927 | 38 at the middle clinic |
| Reviews that are 1–2 stars | 0% | 5% on average |
| Reviews mentioning “quick, painless procedures” | 1% | 0% on average |
| Reviews mentioning “kids enjoy their visits” | 1% | 0% on average |
| ABN active since | 2025 | 2014 at the middle of 1,143 clinics |
| Gum treatment | Confirmed | 208 of 2,585 clinics confirm it |
| Root canal | Confirmed | 362 of 2,585 clinics confirm it |
Treatments it confirms (10)
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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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Teeth whitening
Its website: in-chair whitening with take-home custom tray kit; whitening with custom-made trays. (its website)
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Wisdom teeth & oral surgery
Its website: simple extraction; 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 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: immediate dentures; complete (full) dentures. (its website)
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Gum treatment
Its website: gum disease assessment, deep cleaning and maintenance. (its website)
Also mentioned (one source)
- Sedation & nervous patientsits website
What 927 written reviews mention
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166Friendly team
Close to the Melbourne average.
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86Gentle treatment
Close to the Melbourne average.
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85Explains things clearly
Close to the Melbourne average.
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26Great with kids
2.5× the Melbourne average.
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22Thorough
Close to the Melbourne average.
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17Answers every question
Close to the Melbourne average.
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17Fair prices
Below the Melbourne average.
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14At ease when nervous
Close to the Melbourne average.
Health funds and ways to pay
- Health funds
- Says it's in the HCF More For Teeth, nib First Choice networks. 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
- With HCF More For Teeth? 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.
Equipment it lists
- On its website
- Digital X-rayIntraoral scannerInvisalignSame-day crowns (CEREC)Sleep apneaTMJ (jaw joint) treatment
- Business register
- ABN 67 409 600 537, active since Jul 2025 · trust
Business name registered 2025 (ABN Lookup)
Getting there: 52 Mernda Village Dr
52 Mernda Village Dr, Mernda VIC 3754Wheelchair access at the entrance and toilet (its listing).
Languages besides English: Polish (its website).
Nearest clinics also confirmed for gum treatment
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The Doreen Dentist
4.3 km · 4.5+ stars in 50+ reviews
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Smiles of Plenty
6.5 km · 4.5+ stars in 50+ reviews
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Smile Ville
6.6 km · 4.5+ stars in 50+ reviews
Call Passion Dental
Mernda: open Saturday, emergency appointments, bulk-bills kids (CDBS).
Sources: Its business listing and patient reviews, Sep 2026 · passiondental.com.au, Oct 2026 · ABN Lookup and ASIC business names (CC BY 3.0 AU), Oct 2026 · Last checked Oct 2026. How we count