How it compares in Melbourne
| Fact | This clinic | Melbourne |
|---|---|---|
| Written patient reviews | 95 | 38 at the middle clinic |
| Reviews that are 1–2 stars | 1% | 5% on average |
| Reviews mentioning “gentle treatment” | 13% | 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 | 2023 | 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-supported bridges for several teeth; implant bridges and fixed bridges for missing teeth. From $5,550. (its website)
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Braces & aligners
Its website: clear aligners; mouthguards for juniors and people with braces or appliances. (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-chair whitening with take-home custom tray kit; in-office and take-home whitening options. (its website)
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Wisdom teeth & oral surgery
Its website: oral surgery procedures; tooth extractions. (its website)
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Dentists for kids
Its website: children's dentistry (kids' dentist, paediatric); child Dental Benefits Schedule (CDBS) free kids dental. 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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Sedation & nervous patients
Its website: sedation options for 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
What 95 written reviews mention
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17Friendly team
Close to the Melbourne average.
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12Gentle treatment
1.4× the Melbourne average.
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6Explains things clearly
Close to the Melbourne average.
Prices on its website and health funds
- Dental implant from $5,550 single tooth
- Kids (CDBS)
- Says it bulk-bills eligible children. (its website)
- Ways to pay
- Payment plans. (its website)
Before treatment, ask
- Its dental implant price is “from $5,550”: ask what would make yours cost more.
- 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
- 3D printerHappy gas (nitrous oxide)Panoramic X-ray (OPG)
- Established
- 1989 (its website)
- Business register
- ABN 64 369 858 829, active since Nov 2023 · unit trust (ABN Lookup)
“Peninsula Gateway Dental in Frankston offers a dedicated team of experienced dental professionals who focus on your dental health care and well-being.”
Getting there: 43-45 Cranbourne Rd
43-45 Cranbourne Rd, Frankston VIC 3199Wheelchair access at the entrance and toilet and on-site parking (its listing).
Nearest clinics also confirmed for sedation & nervous patients
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Dental & Dentures on 88 Beach
0.4 km · 4.5+ stars in 50+ reviews
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Central Dental Frankston
0.6 km · 4.5+ stars in 250+ reviews
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Beachside Complete Dental Care Frankston
1.5 km · 4.5+ stars in 50+ reviews
Call Peninsula Gateway Dental - Frankston
Frankston: late on Tue, emergency appointments, bulk-bills kids (CDBS).
Sources: Its business listing and patient reviews, Sep 2026 · gatewaydental.com.au, Oct 2026 · ABN Lookup and ASIC business names (CC BY 3.0 AU), Oct 2026 · Last checked Oct 2026. How we count