How it compares in Melbourne
| Fact | This clinic | Melbourne |
|---|---|---|
| Written patient reviews | 107 | 38 at the middle clinic |
| Reviews that are 1–2 stars | 7% | 5% on average |
What 107 written reviews mention
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12Friendly team
Below the Melbourne average.
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8Explains things clearly
Close to the Melbourne average.
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7Gentle treatment
Below the Melbourne average.
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6Thorough
2.6× the Melbourne average.
Equipment and memberships
- On its website
- General anaestheticHappy gas (nitrous oxide)IV sedationInvisalignZoom
- Memberships it lists
- ADA (Australia)RACDS
- Established
- 1998 (its website)
“Primary Dental has been supporting Australian families with quality and affordable dental services for over 20 years. A range of dental treatments including general dentistry, emergency dental care, cosmetic dentistry, teeth whitening and orthodontics are provided by experienced dentists at our dental centre in Forest Hill. Primary Dental Forest Hill is a QIP accredited practice with state-of-the-art equipment and technology, which means we uphold the strictest sterilisation techniques to ensure you receive quality care in a friendly environment. We also accept most health funds.”
Health funds and ways to pay
- Health funds
- Says it's a preferred provider for at least one health fund. (its website)
- Kids (CDBS)
- Says it bulk-bills eligible children. (its website)
- Ways to pay
- Payment plans, DVA card accepted. (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.
Treatments it confirms (1)
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Dentists for kids
Its website: children's dentistry focused on prevention; fun, relaxed visits for children claim. Its listing says it sees children. (its website · its listing)
Also mentioned (one source)
- Dental implantsits website
- Braces & alignersits website
- Veneers & cosmeticits website
- Teeth whiteningits website
- Wisdom teeth & oral surgeryits website
- Root canalits website
- Sedation & nervous patientsits website
Getting there: 490/524 Springvale Rd
490/524 Springvale Rd, Forest Hill VIC 3131Wheelchair access at the entrance and toilet (its listing).
Languages besides English: Cantonese, Chinese, Hindi, Mandarin, Punjabi (its website).
Nearest clinics also confirmed for dentists for kids
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Centre for Aesthetic & Implant Dentistry
1.2 km · 4.5+ stars in 100+ reviews
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Vermont South Dental
1.4 km · 4.5+ stars in 50+ reviews
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Complete Smiles & Nova Implant Centre Vermont South
1.4 km · 4.5+ stars in 100+ reviews
Call Primary Dental Forest Hill
Forest Hill: open Saturday, IV sedation, bulk-bills kids (CDBS).
Sources: Its business listing and patient reviews, Sep 2026 · primarydental.com.au, Oct 2026 · Last checked Oct 2026. How we count