How it compares in Melbourne
| Fact | This clinic | Melbourne |
|---|---|---|
| Written patient reviews | 315 | 38 at the middle clinic |
| Reviews that are 1–2 stars | 7% | 5% on average |
| Reviews mentioning “dentist calm with children” | 3% | 0% on average |
| Reviews mentioning “good with special needs” | 2% | 0% on average |
| Sedation & nervous patients | Confirmed | 352 of 2,585 clinics confirm it |
| Teeth whitening | Confirmed | 566 of 2,585 clinics confirm it |
What 315 written reviews mention
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59Friendly team
Close to the Melbourne average.
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22Explains things clearly
Close to the Melbourne average.
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18Gentle treatment
Below the Melbourne average.
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16Great with kids
4.6× the Melbourne average.
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15Kids enjoy their visits
More than 5× the Melbourne average.
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8Dentist calm with children
More than 5× the Melbourne average.
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7Thorough
Close to the Melbourne average.
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5Answers every question
Close to the Melbourne average.
Treatments it confirms (6)
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Braces & aligners
Its website: interceptive orthodontics; invisalign. (its website)
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Teeth whitening
Its website: zoom teeth whitening; branded whitening systems (Boutique, Zoom). (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
Listed under children's dentistry. Its website: child preventive care: check-ups, sealants, fluoride; children's dentistry focused on prevention. (its listing · its website)
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Emergency dentist
Its website: emergency dental appointments for pain and infection; emergency dental care offered. (its website)
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Sedation & nervous patients
Its website: sedation options for anxious patients; gentle, empathetic approach to anxious patients. (its website)
Also mentioned (one source)
- Dental implantsits website
- Veneers & cosmeticits website
Equipment and memberships
- On its website
- Digital X-rayHappy gas (nitrous oxide)InvisalignLaserPanoramic X-ray (OPG)Zoom
- Memberships it lists
- ADA (Australia)ANZSPD
Health funds and ways to pay
- Health funds
- Claim on the spot with HICAPS. (its website)
- Kids (CDBS)
- Says it bulk-bills eligible children. (its website)
Getting there: 19 Belmore Rd
19 Belmore Rd, Balwyn North VIC 3104Wheelchair access at the entrance and toilet (its listing).
Languages besides English: Polish (its website).
Nearest clinics also confirmed for sedation & nervous patients
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Boroondara Dental
0.3 km · 4.5+ stars in 50+ reviews
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Balwyn Dental Practice
1.9 km · 4.5+ stars in 100+ reviews
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Balwyn Dental Group
2.0 km · 4.5+ stars in 50+ reviews
Questions people ask
Does “listed under children's dentistry” mean it is a specialist clinic?
Listed under children's dentistry 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 Specialist Paediatric Children’s Dentistry
Balwyn North: emergency appointments, bulk-bills kids (CDBS).
Sources: Its business listing and patient reviews, Sep 2026 · drmala.com.au, Oct 2026 · Last checked Oct 2026. How we count