How it compares in Melbourne
| Fact | This clinic | Melbourne |
|---|---|---|
| Written patient reviews | 48 | 38 at the middle clinic |
| Reviews that are 1–2 stars | 0% | 5% on average |
| Reviews mentioning “explains things clearly” | 19% | 8% on average |
| Reviews mentioning “gentle treatment” | 19% | 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 | 2015 | 2014 at the middle of 1,143 clinics |
| Gum treatment | Confirmed | 208 of 2,585 clinics confirm it |
| Sedation & nervous patients | Confirmed | 352 of 2,585 clinics confirm it |
Treatments it confirms (9)
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Dental implants
Its website: range of implant types (single, immediate, All-On-4, fixed bridge, implant dentures, pterygoid, zygomatic); explanation of how dental implants work. (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; philips Zoom! whitening gels. From $295. (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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Dentists for kids
Its website: children's dentistry focused on prevention; CDBS bulk billing for eligible children. (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: dedicated emergency phone line; emergency dental appointments for pain and infection. (its website)
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Gum treatment
Its website: gum disease assessment, deep cleaning and maintenance. (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)
- Denturesits website
Equipment and memberships
- On its website
- 3D CBCT scansDigital X-rayGeneral anaestheticHappy gas (nitrous oxide)IV sedationPanoramic X-ray (OPG)Zoom
- Memberships it lists
- ADA (Australia)ICOI
- Business register
- ABN 75 609 929 384, active since Dec 2015 · private company
Business name registered 2016 (ABN Lookup)
“Prahran Family Dental provides professional, gentle dental care for patients in Prahran, Windsor, South Yarra, and surrounding Melbourne suburbs. Our experienced dentists offer a full range of services including general dentistry, cosmetic dentistry, teeth whitening, porcelain veneers, dental implants, wisdom teeth removal, root canal treatment, dental crowns, bridges, and gum treatments. We prioritise your oral health and wellbeing, using high-quality materials and the latest dental techniques.”
Prices on its website and health funds
- Teeth whitening from $295
- 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
- Its teeth whitening price is “from $295”: ask what would make yours cost more.
- 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.
What 48 written reviews mention
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10Friendly team
1.4× the Melbourne average.
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9Explains things clearly
2.3× the Melbourne average.
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9Gentle treatment
2.1× the Melbourne average.
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5Quick and efficient
More than 5× the Melbourne average.
Getting there: 7/168-180 Commercial Rd
7/168-180 Commercial Rd, Prahran VIC 3181Wheelchair access at the entrance (its listing).
Nearest clinics also confirmed for gum treatment
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DCA Dental Clinic Melbourne
0.2 km · 4.5+ stars in 50+ reviews
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Bond Street Dental South Yarra
0.7 km · 4.5+ stars in 100+ reviews
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Dickman Brent Dr
0.7 km · 1 review
Call Prahran Family Dental
Prahran: late on Wed, Thu, emergency appointments, IV sedation.
Sources: Its business listing and patient reviews, Sep 2026 · prahranfamilydental.com.au, Oct 2026 · ABN Lookup and ASIC business names (CC BY 3.0 AU), Oct 2026 · Last checked Oct 2026. How we count