How it compares in Mornington
| Fact | This clinic | Mornington |
|---|---|---|
| Written patient reviews | 77 | 58 at the middle clinic |
| Reviews that are 1–2 stars | 8% | 3% on average |
| Reviews mentioning “gentle treatment” | 12% | 8% on average |
| Open on Saturdays | Yes | 3 of 21 clinics with listed hours |
| ABN active since | 2018 | 2020 at the middle of 13 clinics |
| Emergency dentist | Confirmed | 3 of 30 clinics confirm it |
| Sedation & nervous patients | Confirmed | 3 of 30 clinics confirm it |
Treatments it confirms (10)
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Dental implants
Its website: implant bridges and fixed bridges for missing teeth; explanation of how dental implants work. (its website)
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Braces & aligners
Its website: free Invisalign / clear aligner consultation; orthodontic treatment options. (its website)
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Veneers & cosmetic
Its website: resin bonding; natural-looking cosmetic results. (its website)
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Teeth whitening
Its website: in-chair whitening with take-home custom tray kit. (its website)
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Wisdom teeth & oral surgery
Its website: wisdom teeth information (signs, early removal, infection); wisdom teeth assessment and removal. (its website)
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Dentists for kids
Its website: first dental visit soon after first tooth; 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: dedicated emergency phone line; emergency dental care offered. Its listing shows it open Saturday. (its website)
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Dentures
Its website: full dentures; denture wearers and people with missing or loose teeth. (its website)
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Sedation & nervous patients
Its website: oral sedation or anxiety medication; offers IV sedation / sleep dentistry / general anaesthetic / happy gas. (its website)
Also mentioned (one source)
- Gum treatmentits website
Equipment and memberships
- On its website
- Digital X-rayGeneral anaestheticIV sedationIntraoral scannerInvisalignPanoramic X-ray (OPG)Sleep apneaTMJ (jaw joint) treatment
- Memberships it lists
- ADA (Australia)
- Established
- 1976 (its website)
- Business register
- ABN 49 694 916 757, active since Aug 2018 · trust
Business name registered 2018 (ABN Lookup)
“We are committed to providing thorough and ethical dental care. Visiting the family dentist is never top of the ‘top 10 fun things to do’ list – we get it! The cleans, the drills, the clinical atmosphere… the list of dental dislikes always far outweighs the positives.”
What 77 written reviews mention
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9Explains things clearly
1.5× the Mornington average.
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9Friendly team
Close to the Mornington average.
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9Gentle treatment
1.5× the Mornington average.
Health funds and ways to pay
- Health funds
- Says it's in the Medibank Members' Choice, nib First Choice networks. Offers no-gap check-ups for some fund members. 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
- With Medibank Members' Choice? Ask what your gap will be for the treatment you need.
- 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: 117 Tanti Ave
117 Tanti Ave, Mornington VIC 3931Wheelchair access at the entrance and toilet (its listing).
Languages besides English: Spanish (its website).
Nearest clinics also confirmed for root canal
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Prime Endodontics
0.4 km
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The Smile Collective
0.9 km · 4.5+ stars in 100+ reviews
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Smile N Co
1.2 km · 4.5+ stars in 50+ reviews
Call Mornington Peninsula Dental Clinic
Mornington: open Saturday, emergency appointments, IV sedation.
Sources: Its business listing and patient reviews, Sep 2026 · morningtondental.com.au, Oct 2026 · ABN Lookup and ASIC business names (CC BY 3.0 AU), Oct 2026 · Last checked Oct 2026. How we count