How it compares in Melbourne
| Fact | This clinic | Melbourne |
|---|---|---|
| Written patient reviews | 110 | 38 at the middle clinic |
| Reviews that are 1–2 stars | 2% | 5% on average |
| Reviews mentioning “at ease when nervous” | 5% | 1% on average |
| Reviews mentioning “explains things clearly” | 19% | 8% on average |
| Check-up and clean, published price | $130 | $189 middle of 157 clinics |
| ABN active since | 2017 | 2014 at the middle of 1,143 clinics |
| Gum treatment | Confirmed | 208 of 2,585 clinics confirm it |
| Teeth whitening | Confirmed | 566 of 2,585 clinics confirm it |
Treatments it confirms (8)
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Dental implants
Its website: explanation of how dental implants work; implants can last 25+ years or a lifetime. (its website)
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Braces & aligners
Its website: free Invisalign / clear aligner consultation; orthodontics for adults. (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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Teeth whitening
Its website: in-chair whitening with take-home custom tray kit; in-office and take-home whitening options. (its website)
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Wisdom teeth & oral surgery
Its website: simple extraction; oral surgery procedures. (its website)
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Dentists for kids
Its website: child preventive care: check-ups, sealants, fluoride; children's dentistry focused on prevention. (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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Gum treatment
Its website: gum disease assessment, deep cleaning and maintenance. (its website)
Also mentioned (one source)
- Root canalits website
- Denturesits website
- Sedation & nervous patientsits website
What 110 written reviews mention
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21Explains things clearly
2.3× the Melbourne average.
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21Gentle treatment
2.1× the Melbourne average.
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19Friendly team
Close to the Melbourne average.
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8Thorough
3.4× the Melbourne average.
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7Fair prices
1.6× the Melbourne average.
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5At ease when nervous
3.1× the Melbourne average.
Prices on its website and health funds
- Check-up & clean $130 exam, scale and clean
- 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, DVA card accepted. (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.
Equipment it lists
- On its website
- Digital X-rayGeneral anaestheticInvisalignPanoramic X-ray (OPG)Sleep apnea
- Business register
- ABN 86 453 730 643, active since Aug 2017 · trust
Business name registered 2017 (ABN Lookup)
“Previously Dr Michael J Farnworth's dental surgery Whitehorse Smile Care has been servicing the community of Mitcham's dental needs for over 35 years. Located inside Whitehorse Medical Centre, our mission is to provide our patients with the finest dental care delivered in the most pleasant and gentlest way.”
Getting there: 523 Whitehorse Rd
523 Whitehorse Rd, Mitcham VIC 3132Wheelchair access at the entrance and toilet and LGBTQ+ friendly (its listing).
Languages besides English: Hindi, Japanese, Punjabi, Tamil (its website).
Nearest clinics also confirmed for gum treatment
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Northern Periodontics & Implants
0.6 km · 6 reviews
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Dental Kraft Mitcham
0.7 km · 4.5+ stars in 20+ reviews
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Brentford Dental
2.6 km · 4.5+ stars in 100+ reviews
Call Whitehorse Smile Care
Mitcham: open Saturday, emergency appointments, bulk-bills kids (CDBS).
Sources: Its business listing and patient reviews, Sep 2026 · whitehorsesmilecare.com.au, Oct 2026 · ABN Lookup and ASIC business names (CC BY 3.0 AU), Oct 2026 · Last checked Oct 2026. How we count