How it compares in Melbourne
| Fact | This clinic | Melbourne |
|---|---|---|
| Written patient reviews | 188 | 38 at the middle clinic |
| Reviews that are 1–2 stars | 1% | 5% on average |
| Reviews mentioning “answers every question” | 5% | 1% on average |
| Reviews mentioning “explains things clearly” | 13% | 8% on average |
| Open on Sundays | Yes | 153 of 1,969 clinics with listed hours |
| ABN active since | 2022 | 2014 at the middle of 1,143 clinics |
| Root canal | Confirmed | 362 of 2,585 clinics confirm it |
Treatments it confirms (8)
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Dental implants
Its website: range of implant types (single, immediate, All-On-4, fixed bridge, implant dentures, pterygoid, zygomatic); implants can last 25+ years or a lifetime. (its website)
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Braces & aligners
Its website: orthodontics for adults; braces-free orthodontic option offered alongside braces. (its website)
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Veneers & cosmetic
Its website: dental veneers (porcelain and composite); smile makeovers combining multiple treatments. (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 and Sunday. (its website)
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Dentures
Its website: immediate dentures; complete (full) dentures. (its website)
Also mentioned (one source)
- Gum treatmentits website
- Sedation & nervous patientsits website
What 188 written reviews mention
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28Friendly team
Close to the Melbourne average.
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25Explains things clearly
1.6× the Melbourne average.
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9Answers every question
3.2× the Melbourne average.
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7Gentle treatment
Below the Melbourne average.
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6Modern equipment
3.9× the Melbourne average.
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6Thorough
1.5× the Melbourne average.
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6Fair prices
Close to the Melbourne average.
Equipment it lists
- On its website
- Digital X-rayGeneral anaestheticIntraoral scannerInvisalignSleep apneaTMJ (jaw joint) treatment
- Established
- 2007 (its website)
- Business register
- ABN 32 929 577 218, active since Apr 2022 · trust (ABN Lookup)
“Quality Dental Care in Mernda at Your Doorstep! A One-Stop Shop for Complete Family Dental Care. We are a patient-centred dental practice located in Mernda, VIC, and Dr Irfan Malik and his team are honoured and excited that you're considering us for your dental care. From children to grandparents, we care for families and patients of all ages, and we would love your family to become part of our dental family!”
Health funds and ways to pay
- Health funds
- Claim on the spot with HICAPS. (its website)
- Ways to pay
- Payment plans. (its website)
Getting there: 40 Breadalbane Ave
40 Breadalbane Ave, Mernda VIC 3754Wheelchair access at the entrance (its listing).
Nearest clinics also confirmed for root canal
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Smileology - Family Dentist Mernda & Doreen
1.0 km · 4.5+ stars in 50+ reviews
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Passion Dental
1.5 km · 4.5+ stars in 1,000+ reviews
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SmileWorks Dental Doreen
4.1 km · 4.5+ stars in 500+ reviews
Call Universal Smiles Dental
Mernda: open Saturday and Sunday, emergency appointments, HICAPS on the spot.
Sources: Its business listing and patient reviews, Sep 2026 · universalsmilesdental.com.au, Oct 2026 · ABN Lookup and ASIC business names (CC BY 3.0 AU), Oct 2026 · Last checked Oct 2026. How we count