How it compares in Melbourne
| Fact | This clinic | Melbourne |
|---|---|---|
| Written patient reviews | 293 | 38 at the middle clinic |
| Reviews that are 1–2 stars | 8% | 5% on average |
| Reviews mentioning “at ease when nervous” | 2% | 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 (8)
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Dental implants
Its website: implants can last 25+ years or a lifetime; explanation of how dental implants work. (its website)
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Braces & aligners
Its website: interceptive orthodontics; free Invisalign / clear aligner consultation. (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: zoom teeth whitening; philips Zoom! whitening gels. $595. (its website)
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Dentists for kids
Its website: children's dentistry focused on prevention; fun, relaxed visits for children claim. (its website)
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Emergency dentist
Its website: emergency dental care offered; dedicated emergency phone line. Its listing shows it open Saturday. (its website)
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Dentures
Its website: complete (full) dentures; implants as an alternative to loose or slipping 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)
- Wisdom teeth & oral surgeryits website
- Gum treatmentits website
What 293 written reviews mention
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46Friendly team
Close to the Melbourne average.
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23Gentle treatment
Close to the Melbourne average.
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19Explains things clearly
Close to the Melbourne average.
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10Fair prices
Close to the Melbourne average.
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7Clean clinic
Close to the Melbourne average.
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6At ease when nervous
1.4× the Melbourne average.
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6Quick and efficient
2.0× the Melbourne average.
Equipment and memberships
- On its website
- Digital X-rayIntraoral scannerInvisalignLaserTMJ (jaw joint) treatmentTRIOS scannerZoom
- Memberships it lists
- RACDS
- Business register
- ABN 27 212 702 387, active since Feb 2016 · unit trust
Business name registered 2018 (ABN Lookup)
“Maidstone Dentist · Quality, Affordable Family Care”
Prices on its website and health funds
- Teeth whitening $595
- Health funds
- Says it's a preferred provider for at least one health fund. Offers no-gap check-ups for some fund members. 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 the clinic to check your child's CDBS eligibility (it depends on Medicare and family payments) before you book.
Getting there: 6/44 Hampstead Rd
6/44 Hampstead Rd, Maidstone VIC 3012Wheelchair access at the entrance and toilet (its listing).
Nearest clinics also confirmed for sedation & nervous patients
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Hampstead Dental
Same building · 4.5+ stars in 250+ reviews
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Dental One Braybrook
2.1 km
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Ezy Dental Group
2.8 km · 4.5+ stars in 20+ reviews
Call Smart Choice Dental
Maidstone: open Saturday, emergency appointments, bulk-bills kids (CDBS).
Sources: Its business listing and patient reviews, Sep 2026 · smartchoicedental.com.au, Oct 2026 · ABN Lookup and ASIC business names (CC BY 3.0 AU), Oct 2026 · Last checked Oct 2026. How we count