How it compares in Pakenham
| Fact | This clinic | Pakenham |
|---|---|---|
| Written patient reviews | 187 | 79 at the middle clinic |
| Reviews that are 1–2 stars | 9% | 5% on average |
| Reviews mentioning “at ease when nervous” | 3% | 2% on average |
| Open until 6:30 pm or later on a weeknight | Yes | 6 of 16 clinics with listed hours |
| ABN active since | 2013 | 2015 at the middle of 13 clinics |
| Root canal | Confirmed | 4 of 21 clinics confirm it |
What 187 written reviews mention
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30Friendly team
Close to the Pakenham average.
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14Gentle treatment
Close to the Pakenham average.
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14Explains things clearly
Close to the Pakenham average.
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5At ease when nervous
1.4× the Pakenham average.
Treatments it confirms (6)
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Braces & aligners
Its website: orthodontic treatment options; invisalign. (its website)
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Veneers & cosmetic
Its website: resin bonding; natural-looking cosmetic results. (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: emergency dental care offered; emergency dental treatments. Its listing shows it open Saturday. (its website)
Also mentioned (one source)
- Dental implantsits website
- Teeth whiteningits website
- Sedation & nervous patientsits website
Equipment it lists
- On its website
- General anaestheticIV sedationInvisalignPanoramic X-ray (OPG)TRIOS scanneriTero scanner
- Established
- 2004 (its website)
- Business register
- ABN 73 163 686 146, active since May 2013 · private company
Business name registered 2023 (ABN Lookup)
“Cardinia Dental, a trusted dental clinic in Pakenham for over 25 years, serves families across Pakenham, Officer, Beaconsfield, and Cardinia. Our experienced team offers general, cosmetic, teeth whitening, veneers, clear aligners, crowns, bridges, and emergency dental care. We bulk bill eligible children under the Medicare Child Dental Benefits Schedule. Flexible payment plans available. New patients are always welcomed. Call or book online today.”
Health funds and ways to pay
- 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, Help with early super release. (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: 41 Main St
41 Main St, Pakenham VIC 3810Wheelchair access at the entrance and toilet (its listing).
Languages besides English: Tamil (its website).
Nearest clinics also confirmed for root canal
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Dr Jack Norton
0.1 km
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Integrated Dental Care
0.1 km · 4.5+ stars in 100+ reviews
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Pakenham Shine Dental
1.1 km · 4.5+ stars in 50+ reviews
Call Cardinia Dental
Pakenham: open Saturday, late on Mon, emergency appointments, IV sedation.
Sources: Its business listing and patient reviews, Sep 2026 · cardiniadental.com.au, Oct 2026 · ABN Lookup and ASIC business names (CC BY 3.0 AU), Oct 2026 · Last checked Oct 2026. How we count