How it compares in Melbourne
| Fact | This clinic | Melbourne |
|---|---|---|
| Written patient reviews | 51 | 38 at the middle clinic |
| Reviews that are 1–2 stars | 2% | 5% on average |
| Reviews mentioning “explains things clearly” | 14% | 8% on average |
| Reviews mentioning “friendly team” | 25% | 15% on average |
| Open until 6:30 pm or later on a weeknight | Yes | 446 of 1,969 clinics with listed hours |
| Teeth whitening | Confirmed | 566 of 2,585 clinics confirm it |
Treatments it confirms (6)
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Dental implants
Its website: implant suitability assessed with imaging and scans; all-On-X full-arch 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); cosmetic (clear or tooth-coloured) braces. (its website)
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Teeth whitening
Its website: branded whitening systems (Boutique, Zoom). (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; emergency dental appointments for pain and infection. Its listing shows it open Saturday. (its website)
Also mentioned (one source)
- Wisdom teeth & oral surgeryits website
- Denturesits website
- Sedation & nervous patientsits website
Equipment and memberships
- On its website
- 3D CBCT scansClearCorrectDamon bracesInvisalignTMJ (jaw joint) treatment
- Memberships it lists
- ITI
- Established
- 1962 (its website)
“General Dentistry, Implants and orthodontics”
What 51 written reviews mention
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13Friendly team
1.7× the Melbourne average.
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9Gentle treatment
1.9× the Melbourne average.
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7Explains things clearly
1.7× the Melbourne average.
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. (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: 183 Bluff Rd
183 Bluff Rd, Black Rock VIC 3193Wheelchair access at the entrance and LGBTQ+ friendly (its listing).
Languages besides English: Polish (its website).
Nearest clinics also confirmed for teeth whitening
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Sandringham Dental Practice
1.5 km · 4.5+ stars in 100+ reviews
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The Dental Family Beaumaris
1.9 km · 4.5+ stars in 50+ reviews
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NEPEAN DENTAL
2.4 km · 4.5+ stars in 20+ reviews
Call Smile House
Black Rock: open Saturday, late on Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, emergency appointments, bulk-bills kids (CDBS).
Sources: Its business listing and patient reviews, Sep 2026 · smilehouse.com.au, Oct 2026 · Last checked Oct 2026. How we count