How it compares in Melbourne
| Fact | This clinic | Melbourne |
|---|---|---|
| Written patient reviews | 121 | 38 at the middle clinic |
| Reviews that are 1–2 stars | 0% | 5% on average |
| Gum treatment | Confirmed | 208 of 2,585 clinics confirm it |
| Sedation & nervous patients | Confirmed | 352 of 2,585 clinics confirm it |
Treatments it confirms (11)
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Dental implants
Its website: all-On-X full-arch implants; range of implant types (single, immediate, All-On-4, fixed bridge, implant dentures, pterygoid, zygomatic). (its website)
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Braces & aligners
Its website: orthodontics for adults; interceptive orthodontics. (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: in-chair whitening with take-home custom tray kit; zoom teeth whitening. (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: children's dentistry focused on prevention; fun, relaxed visits for children claim. (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 appointments for pain and infection; emergency dental care offered. (its website)
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Dentures
Its website: immediate dentures; complete (full) dentures. (its website)
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Gum treatment
Its website: gum disease assessment, deep cleaning and maintenance. (its website)
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Sedation & nervous patients
Its website: sedation options for anxious patients; IV (intravenous) sedation. (its website)
What 121 written reviews mention
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20Explains things clearly
2.0× the Melbourne average.
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14Gentle treatment
Close to the Melbourne average.
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11Friendly team
Below the Melbourne average.
Equipment and memberships
- On its website
- 3D CBCT scans3D printerClearCorrectDigital X-rayGeneral anaestheticHappy gas (nitrous oxide)IV sedationIntraoral scannerInvisalignLaserMillingPanoramic X-ray (OPG)
- Memberships it lists
- ADA (Australia)
- Established
- 2015 (its website)
“The Smile Collective Strathmore has been working continuously in the Strathmore area since 1961. The Smile Collective Strathmore is an accredited dental practice, priding itself on providing affordable, quality dental care for individuals of all ages in a relaxed and caring environment. We offer family and preventative dentistry, fillings, crowns and bridges, dental implants, and orthodontics.”
Prices on its website and health funds
- Invisalign / clear aligners from $4,500 full treatment
- 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, DVA card accepted. (its website)
Before treatment, ask
- Its invisalign / clear aligners price is “from $4,500”: ask what would make yours cost more.
- 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: 290 Napier St
290 Napier St, Strathmore VIC 3041Wheelchair access at the entrance and toilet (its listing).
Nearest clinics also confirmed for gum treatment
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SIA Dental Essendon
1.2 km · 4.5+ stars in 500+ reviews
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Dental One
1.3 km · 4.5+ stars in 500+ reviews
Call The Smile Collective
Strathmore: emergency appointments, IV sedation.
Sources: Its business listing and patient reviews, Sep 2026 · thesmilecollective.com.au, Oct 2026 · Last checked Oct 2026. How we count