How it compares in Melbourne
| Fact | This clinic | Melbourne |
|---|---|---|
| Written patient reviews | 268 | 38 at the middle clinic |
| Reviews that are 1–2 stars | 5% | 5% on average |
| Reviews mentioning “answers every question” | 3% | 1% on average |
| Reviews mentioning “thorough” | 3% | 2% on average |
| Check-up and clean, published price | $500 | $189 middle of 157 clinics |
| ABN active since | 2011 | 2014 at the middle of 1,143 clinics |
| Sedation & nervous patients | Confirmed | 352 of 2,585 clinics confirm it |
What 268 written reviews mention
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29Explains things clearly
1.3× the Melbourne average.
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25Friendly team
Below the Melbourne average.
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22Gentle treatment
Close to the Melbourne average.
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8Answers every question
2.0× the Melbourne average.
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8Thorough
1.4× the Melbourne average.
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8Quick and efficient
2.8× the Melbourne average.
Treatments it confirms (7)
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Dental implants
Its website: implants can last 25+ years or a lifetime; implants as an alternative to loose or slipping dentures. (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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Wisdom teeth & oral surgery
Its website: wisdom teeth information (signs, early removal, infection); oral surgery procedures. (its website)
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Dentists for kids
Its website: children's dentistry focused on prevention; children's dentistry (kids' dentist, paediatric). (its website)
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Dentures
Its website: complete (full) dentures; partial dentures. (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)
- Teeth whiteningits website
- Root canalits website
- Emergency dentistits website
Prices on its website and health funds
- Check-up & clean $500 exam, scale and clean
- Teeth whitening from $350
- Health funds
- Says it's in the HCF More For Teeth, nib First Choice networks. Offers no-gap check-ups for some fund members. (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 teeth whitening price is “from $350”: ask what would make yours cost more.
- With HCF More For Teeth? Ask what your gap will be for the treatment you need.
- 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.
Equipment it lists
- On its website
- Happy gas (nitrous oxide)InvisalignPanoramic X-ray (OPG)
- Established
- 2011 (its website)
- Business register
- ABN 45 150 755 990, active since May 2011 · private company
Business name registered 2016 (ABN Lookup)
“Watervale Dental (est. in 2011), is your ultimate destination for holistic dental care. We offer exceptional services for all age groups, focusing on a comfortable & stylish dental experience. Our team of experienced dentists ensures you receive high-quality treatment that fits seamlessly into your busy lifestyle. From routine check-ups to specialized treatments like Wisdom Tooth Extraction, Root Canals, Porcelain Crowns, Braces / Clear Aligners, Implants, we cater to all your dental needs.”
Getting there: T19/14 Calder Park Dr
T19/14 Calder Park Dr, Taylors Hill VIC 3037Wheelchair access at the entrance and toilet (its listing).
Languages besides English: Cantonese, French, Hindi, Mandarin, Urdu (its website).
Nearest clinics also confirmed for sedation & nervous patients
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Dental One Caroline Springs
1.0 km · 4.5+ stars in 250+ reviews
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Caroline Springs Dental
1.2 km · 4.5+ stars in 250+ reviews
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Core Dental Caroline Springs
1.3 km · 4.5+ stars in 100+ reviews
Call Watervale Dental
Taylors Hill: open Saturday, bulk-bills kids (CDBS), HCF More For Teeth.
Sources: Its business listing and patient reviews, Sep 2026 · watervaledental.com.au, Oct 2026 · ABN Lookup and ASIC business names (CC BY 3.0 AU), Oct 2026 · Last checked Oct 2026. How we count