How it compares in Melbourne
| Fact | This clinic | Melbourne |
|---|---|---|
| Written patient reviews | 206 | 38 at the middle clinic |
| Reviews that are 1–2 stars | 0% | 5% on average |
| Reviews mentioning “thorough” | 7% | 2% on average |
| Reviews mentioning “explains things clearly” | 11% | 8% on average |
| Open until 6:30 pm or later on a weeknight | Yes | 446 of 1,969 clinics with listed hours |
| ABN active since | 2008 | 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 (8)
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Braces & aligners
Its website: interceptive orthodontics; orthodontics for adults. (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; whitening trays kept for future top-ups. (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 care offered; emergency dental appointments for pain and infection. Its listing shows it open Saturday. (its website)
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Dentures
Its website: complete (full) dentures; partial dentures. (its website)
Also mentioned (one source)
- Dental implantsits website
- Sedation & nervous patientsits website
What 206 written reviews mention
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28Friendly team
Close to the Melbourne average.
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22Explains things clearly
1.3× the Melbourne average.
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19Gentle treatment
Close to the Melbourne average.
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15Thorough
3.4× the Melbourne average.
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9Modern equipment
More than 5× the Melbourne average.
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6Fair prices
Close to the Melbourne average.
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5Clean clinic
Close to the Melbourne average.
Equipment it lists
- On its website
- Digital X-rayIntraoral cameraIntraoral scannerInvisalignTRIOS scanner
- Business register
- ABN 52 551 802 984, active since Nov 2008 · trust
Business name registered 2021 (ABN Lookup)
“"Toothworks Dental is a highly reputable family dentistry in Northcote. Our comprehensive range of general dentistry services includes Wisdom teeth extraction, Root canal extraction, Teeth Whitening, Dental veneers, Dental bridges, Dental crowns, and Smile makeovers. Our clinic is also equipped with experienced child dentists who specialise in addressing dental issues with younger patients. Additionally, we offer the expertise of cosmetic dentists who are capable of performing various procedures.”
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)
- Ways to pay
- Payment plans. (its website)
Before treatment, ask
- 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: Shop 6
Shop 6, Northcote Plaza Shopping Centre, 3 Separation St, Northcote VIC 3070Wheelchair access at the entrance and toilet (its listing).
Languages besides English: German (its website).
Nearest clinics also confirmed for root canal
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Alphington Dental Care Fairfield
2.2 km · 4.5+ stars in 20+ reviews
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Chic Dental
2.2 km · 4.5+ stars in 250+ reviews
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The Smile Designer
2.2 km · 4.5+ stars in 500+ reviews
Call Toothworks Dental
Northcote: open Saturday, late on Tue, Thu, emergency appointments, bulk-bills kids (CDBS).
Sources: Its business listing and patient reviews, Sep 2026 · toothworksdental.com.au, Oct 2026 · ABN Lookup and ASIC business names (CC BY 3.0 AU), Oct 2026 · Last checked Oct 2026. How we count