How it compares in Melbourne
| Fact | This clinic | Melbourne |
|---|---|---|
| Written patient reviews | 206 | 38 at the middle clinic |
| Reviews that are 1–2 stars | 1% | 5% on average |
| ABN active since | 2007 | 2014 at the middle of 1,143 clinics |
| Root canal | Confirmed | 362 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; explanation of how dental implants work. (its website)
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Braces & aligners
Its website: orthodontics for adults; braces-free orthodontic option offered alongside braces. (its website)
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Veneers & cosmetic
Its website: resin bonding; dental veneers (porcelain and composite). (its website)
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Teeth whitening
Its website: zoom teeth whitening; philips Zoom! whitening gels. (its website)
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Wisdom teeth & oral surgery
Its website: wisdom teeth information (signs, early removal, infection); simple extraction. (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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Root canal
Its website: root canal and endodontics patient FAQ. (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: flexible dentures; immediate dentures. (its website)
Also mentioned (one source)
- Gum treatmentits website
- Sedation & nervous patientsits website
What 206 written reviews mention
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36Friendly team
Close to the Melbourne average.
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33Gentle treatment
1.7× the Melbourne average.
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15Explains things clearly
Close to the Melbourne average.
Equipment and memberships
- On its website
- 3D printerClearCorrectDigital X-rayGeneral anaestheticIntraoral scannerInvisalignSleep apneaTMJ (jaw joint) treatmentZoomiTero scanner
- Memberships it lists
- ADA (Australia)
- Business register
- ABN 88 124 620 248, active since Mar 2007 · private company (ABN Lookup)
“Smile Place Forest Hill Dental is a caring, family-focused dentist providing general, cosmetic and orthotic dental care for patients in Forest Hill and nearby suburbs. We offer everything from regular check-ups, cleans, children’s dentistry and emergency dental care to crowns, veneers, teeth whitening and personalised smile makeovers. Our team also supports patients with bite concerns, dental orthotics and gentle tooth-alignment solutions to improve comfort, function and confidence. We understand that visiting the dentist can feel daunting, especially for busy people.”
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. (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.
Getting there: 249 Canterbury Rd
249 Canterbury Rd, Forest Hill VIC 3131Wheelchair access at the entrance and toilet (its listing).
Languages besides English: Chinese, Farsi, Mandarin, Polish (its website).
Nearest clinics also confirmed for root canal
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Dental at Forest Hill
0.3 km · 4.5+ stars in 100+ reviews
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Whitehorse Dental
1.5 km · 4.5+ stars in 100+ reviews
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Brentford Dental
1.6 km · 4.5+ stars in 100+ reviews
Call Smile Place Dental - Forest Hill
Forest Hill: open Saturday, emergency appointments, IV sedation.
Sources: Its business listing and patient reviews, Sep 2026 · smileplace.com.au, Oct 2026 · ABN Lookup and ASIC business names (CC BY 3.0 AU), Oct 2026 · Last checked Oct 2026. How we count