How it compares in Melbourne
| Fact | This clinic | Melbourne |
|---|---|---|
| Written patient reviews | 294 | 38 at the middle clinic |
| Reviews that are 1–2 stars | 1% | 5% on average |
| Reviews mentioning “explains things clearly” | 16% | 8% on average |
| Reviews mentioning “gentle treatment” | 12% | 9% on average |
| 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: explanation of how dental implants work; implants can last 25+ years or a lifetime. (its website)
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Braces & aligners
Its website: free Invisalign / clear aligner consultation; orthodontics for adults. (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; zoom teeth whitening. (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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Emergency dentist
Its website: dedicated emergency phone line; emergency dental appointments for pain and infection. Its listing shows it open Saturday. (its website)
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Dentures
Its website: complete (full) dentures; denture wearers and people with missing or loose teeth. (its website)
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Sedation & nervous patients
Its website: sedation options for anxious patients; IV (intravenous) sedation. (its website)
Also mentioned (one source)
- Dentists for kidsits website
- Root canalits website
What 294 written reviews mention
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56Friendly team
Close to the Melbourne average.
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48Explains things clearly
2.0× the Melbourne average.
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36Gentle treatment
1.3× the Melbourne average.
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16Thorough
2.6× the Melbourne average.
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5At ease when nervous
Close to the Melbourne average.
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5Answers every question
Close to the Melbourne average.
Equipment and memberships
- On its website
- 3D CBCT scans3D printerClearCorrectDigital X-rayGeneral anaestheticHappy gas (nitrous oxide)IV sedationInvisalignPanoramic X-ray (OPG)Sleep apneaSureSmileTMJ (jaw joint) treatment
- Memberships it lists
- ADA (Australia)ICOIITIRACDS
- Established
- 2019 (its website)
“At Pinnacle Dental, we want to help all of our patients in Docklands and Melbourne create and maintain the healthiest smile possible. Our emphasis is on prevention, so we always offer tips on how to maintain a healthy mouth, free of gum disease and tooth decay. We know that visiting the dentist can cause anxiety, and we go the extra mile to ensure an stress-free experience and your complete comfort while you’re with us.”
Health funds and ways to pay
- Health funds
- Says it's a preferred provider for at least one health fund. 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 who gives the IV sedation, and what it adds to the cost.
- Ask the clinic to check your child's CDBS eligibility (it depends on Medicare and family payments) before you book.
Getting there: 401/100 Harbour Esplanade
401/100 Harbour Esplanade, Docklands VIC 3008Wheelchair access at the entrance and toilet (its listing).
Languages besides English: German, Polish (its website).
Nearest clinics also confirmed for sedation & nervous patients
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Melbourne City Dental
0.5 km · 1 review
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Era Health
1.3 km · 4.5+ stars in 20+ reviews
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Art De Dente
1.3 km · 4.5+ stars in 250+ reviews
Call Pinnacle Dental
Docklands: open Saturday, emergency appointments, IV sedation.
Sources: Its business listing and patient reviews, Sep 2026 · pinnacledentaldocklands.com.au, Oct 2026 · Last checked Oct 2026. How we count