How it compares in Melbourne
| Fact | This clinic | Melbourne |
|---|---|---|
| Written patient reviews | 183 | 38 at the middle clinic |
| Reviews that are 1–2 stars | 4% | 5% on average |
| Reviews mentioning “quick and efficient” | 5% | 1% on average |
| Reviews mentioning “modern equipment” | 3% | 1% on average |
| ABN active since | 2016 | 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 (9)
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Dental implants
Its website: implants can last 25+ years or a lifetime; single tooth implants. (its website)
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Braces & aligners
Its website: interceptive orthodontics; orthodontics for adults. (its website)
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Veneers & cosmetic
Its website: dental veneers (porcelain and composite); custom-made veneers. (its website)
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Teeth whitening
Its website: whitening with custom-made trays. (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: child preventive care: check-ups, sealants, fluoride; children's dentistry focused on prevention. (its website)
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Emergency dentist
Its website: emergency dental appointments for pain and infection; same-day emergency appointments. Its listing shows it open Saturday. (its website)
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Dentures
Its website: complete (full) dentures; implants to stabilise removable dentures. (its website)
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Sedation & nervous patients
Its website: sedation options for anxious patients; anxious patient support and coping methods. (its website)
Also mentioned (one source)
- Root canalits website
- Gum treatmentits website
What 183 written reviews mention
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28Friendly team
Close to the Melbourne average.
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12Gentle treatment
Below the Melbourne average.
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11Fair prices
1.7× the Melbourne average.
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9Quick and efficient
4.7× the Melbourne average.
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7Explains things clearly
Below the Melbourne average.
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5At ease when nervous
1.9× the Melbourne average.
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5Modern equipment
3.4× the Melbourne average.
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5Quick, painless procedures
More than 5× the Melbourne average.
Equipment and memberships
- On its website
- 3D CBCT scans3D printerDigital X-rayGeneral anaestheticHappy gas (nitrous oxide)Intraoral cameraInvisalignPanoramic X-ray (OPG)TMJ (jaw joint) treatmentTRIOS scanner
- Memberships it lists
- ADA (Australia)
- Established
- 2017 (its website)
- Business register
- ABN 86 612 912 188, active since Jun 2016 · private company
Business name registered 2016 (ABN Lookup)
“At Seaford Smiles, we make it easier and more pleasant for you to have the best possible quality of dental care. You deserve it!”
Health funds and ways to pay
- Health funds
- Says it's in the nib First Choice network. Claim on the spot with HICAPS. (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
- With nib First Choice? Ask what your gap will be for the treatment you need.
- 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.
Getting there: 290 Seaford Rd Service Rd
290 Seaford Rd Service Rd, Seaford VIC 3198Wheelchair access at the entrance and toilet (its listing).
Languages besides English: Mandarin (its website).
Nearest clinics also confirmed for sedation & nervous patients
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Carrum Downs Dental Group
2.9 km · 4.5+ stars in 250+ reviews
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Core Dental Carrum Downs
3.2 km · 4.5+ stars in 250+ reviews
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Beachside Complete Dental Care Frankston
3.8 km · 4.5+ stars in 50+ reviews
Call Seaford Smiles Dental
Seaford: open Saturday, emergency appointments, bulk-bills kids (CDBS).
Sources: Its business listing and patient reviews, Sep 2026 · seafordsmiles.com.au, Oct 2026 · ABN Lookup and ASIC business names (CC BY 3.0 AU), Oct 2026 · Last checked Oct 2026. How we count