How it compares in Melbourne
| Fact | This clinic | Melbourne |
|---|---|---|
| Written patient reviews | 150 | 38 at the middle clinic |
| Reviews that are 1–2 stars | 8% | 5% on average |
| Reviews mentioning “quick and efficient” | 3% | 1% on average |
| Reviews mentioning “gentle treatment” | 14% | 9% on average |
| Open on Sundays | Yes | 153 of 1,969 clinics with listed hours |
What 150 written reviews mention
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21Gentle treatment
1.5× the Melbourne average.
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13Friendly team
Below the Melbourne average.
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9Explains things clearly
Below the Melbourne average.
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6Great with kids
3.6× the Melbourne average.
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5Quick and efficient
3.2× 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 Highett. Primary Dental Highett 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 website)
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: Suite 1/1209/1215 Nepean Hwy
Suite 1/1209/1215 Nepean Hwy, Highett VIC 3190Wheelchair 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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Team Dental Bayside
0.3 km · 16 reviews
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Southland Dental Surgery
0.5 km · 18 reviews
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NEPEAN DENTAL
0.6 km · 4.5+ stars in 20+ reviews
Call Primary Dental Highett
Highett: open Saturday and Sunday, 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