How it compares in Melbourne
| Fact | This clinic | Melbourne |
|---|---|---|
| Written patient reviews | 118 | 38 at the middle clinic |
| Reviews that are 1–2 stars | 4% | 5% on average |
| Open until 6:30 pm or later on a weeknight | Yes | 446 of 1,969 clinics with listed hours |
What 118 written reviews mention
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15Friendly team
Close to the Melbourne average.
Equipment it lists
- On its website
- Digital X-rayIntraoral scannerInvisaligniTero scanner
- Established
- 1991 (its website)
“Dr Jeff Lipshatz, Smiles for Life is a boutique Orthodontic practice in Caulfield with a strong focus on patient care . Our aim is to provide quality orthodontic treatment in a friendly and caring environment. We strive to make the process as enjoyable and convenient as possible and value our patients and our team very much. We take great pride in our patients' beautiful smiles and enjoy welcoming new patients to our practice.”
Treatments it confirms (2)
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Braces & aligners
Listed under orthodontics. Its website: orthodontics for adults; interceptive orthodontics. (its listing · its website)
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Dentists for kids
Its website: children's dentistry focused on prevention; children's dentistry (kids' dentist, paediatric). (its website)
Also mentioned (one source)
- Veneers & cosmeticits website
Health funds and ways to pay
- Ways to pay
- Payment plans. (its website)
Getting there: 187 Hawthorn Rd
187 Hawthorn Rd, Caulfield VIC 3161Wheelchair access at the entrance and toilet (its listing).
Nearest clinics also confirmed for braces & aligners
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Hawthorn Road Family Dental Clinic
0.2 km · 4+ stars in 50+ reviews
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Caulfield Park Dentists
0.5 km · 4.5+ stars in 100+ reviews
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Cosmetic and Laser Dentistry Centre
0.6 km · 4.5+ stars in 100+ reviews
Questions people ask
Does “listed under orthodontics” mean it is a specialist clinic?
Listed under orthodontics on its business listing. A listing category is not specialist registration: a dentist's specialist status is on the AHPRA register. Search AHPRA register ↗
Call Smiles for Life Orthodontics - Dr Jeff Lipshatz
Caulfield: late on Wed.
Sources: Its business listing and patient reviews, Sep 2026 · smilesforlife.com.au, Oct 2026 · Last checked Oct 2026. How we count