How it compares in Melbourne
| Fact | This clinic | Melbourne |
|---|---|---|
| Written patient reviews | 81 | 38 at the middle clinic |
| Reviews that are 1–2 stars | 1% | 5% on average |
| Reviews mentioning “gentle treatment” | 12% | 9% on average |
| ABN active since | 2016 | 2014 at the middle of 1,143 clinics |
| Sedation & nervous patients | Confirmed | 352 of 2,585 clinics confirm it |
| Root canal | Confirmed | 362 of 2,585 clinics confirm it |
Treatments it confirms (10)
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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; orthodontics for teenagers. (its website)
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Veneers & cosmetic
Its website: dental veneers (porcelain and composite); cosmetic gingival surgery. $990. (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: children's dentistry focused on prevention; CDBS bulk billing for eligible children. (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: dedicated emergency phone line; 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; denture care and adjustment guidance. (its website)
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Sedation & nervous patients
Its website: sedation options for anxious patients; IV (intravenous) sedation. (its website)
Also mentioned (one source)
- Gum treatmentits website
What 81 written reviews mention
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10Friendly team
Close to the Melbourne average.
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10Gentle treatment
1.4× the Melbourne average.
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7Fair prices
2.2× the Melbourne average.
Equipment it lists
- On its website
- Digital X-rayGeneral anaestheticHappy gas (nitrous oxide)IV sedationInvisalignPanoramic X-ray (OPG)Same-day crowns (CEREC)TMJ (jaw joint) treatmentZoom
- Business register
- ABN 92 421 441 861, active since Feb 2016 · unit trust
Business name registered 2018 (ABN Lookup)
“True Dental Care Preston is a trusted family dentist providing personalised dental care for patients of all ages. Our Australian-trained dental team, including dentists, nurses and a prosthetist, offers comprehensive care from routine check-ups, preventive and children’s dentistry to emergency care, dental implants, Invisalign, veneers, crowns and cosmetic dentistry. We aim to make dental care comfortable and tailored to your needs, with same-day emergency appointments available where possible. Our multilingual team supports Mandarin and Cantonese-speaking patients.”
Prices on its website and health funds
- Veneer $990 per tooth
- 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: 358 Bell St
358 Bell St, Preston VIC 3072LGBTQ+ friendly (its listing).
Languages besides English: Arabic, Cantonese, Chinese, Mandarin, Portuguese (its website).
Nearest clinics also confirmed for sedation & nervous patients
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The Smile Designer
0.4 km · 4.5+ stars in 500+ reviews
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Preston Smiles
0.5 km · 4+ stars in 100+ reviews
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Swann Dentistry
0.6 km · 4.5+ stars in 100+ reviews
Call True Dental Care Preston
Preston: open Saturday, emergency appointments, IV sedation.
Sources: Its business listing and patient reviews, Sep 2026 · truedentalcare.com.au, Oct 2026 · ABN Lookup and ASIC business names (CC BY 3.0 AU), Oct 2026 · Last checked Oct 2026. How we count