How it compares in Pakenham
| Fact | This clinic | Pakenham |
|---|---|---|
| Written patient reviews | 287 | 79 at the middle clinic |
| Reviews that are 1–2 stars | 2% | 5% on average |
| Reviews mentioning “calm atmosphere” | 2% | 1% on average |
| Reviews mentioning “explains things clearly” | 19% | 9% on average |
| Open until 6:30 pm or later on a weeknight | Yes | 6 of 16 clinics with listed hours |
| ABN active since | 2016 | 2015 at the middle of 13 clinics |
| Sedation & nervous patients | Confirmed | 1 of 21 clinics confirm it |
What 287 written reviews mention
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55Explains things clearly
2.1× the Pakenham average.
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38Gentle treatment
1.4× the Pakenham average.
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35Friendly team
Below the Pakenham average.
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16Answers every question
4.1× the Pakenham average.
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11Fair prices
Close to the Pakenham average.
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7Clean clinic
Close to the Pakenham average.
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7Great with kids
Close to the Pakenham average.
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7Thorough
1.5× the Pakenham average.
Treatments it confirms (5)
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Dental implants
Its website: implants to stabilise removable dentures; implant bridges and fixed bridges for missing teeth. (its website)
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Veneers & cosmetic
Its website: smile makeovers combining multiple treatments; smile makeover. (its website)
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Dentists for kids
Its website: fun, relaxed visits for children claim; children's dentistry. Its listing says it sees children. (its website · its listing)
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Emergency dentist
Its website: emergency dental care offered; dedicated emergency phone line. Its listing shows it open Saturday. (its website)
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Sedation & nervous patients
Its website: driver, escort and fasting rules around sedation or surgery; oral sedation or anxiety medication. Its listing says it offers sedation. (its website · its listing)
Also mentioned (one source)
- Braces & alignersits website
- Wisdom teeth & oral surgeryits website
- Denturesits website
Prices on its website and health funds
- Emergency exam $150
- 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 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.
Equipment and memberships
- On its website
- Digital X-rayHappy gas (nitrous oxide)IV sedation
- Memberships it lists
- ADA (Australia)ITI
- Business register
- ABN 59 614 021 260, active since Aug 2016 · private company
Business name registered 2019 (ABN Lookup)
“Pakenham Dentist | Child Dentist | Dental Implants & Dentures Specialist At Pakenham Creek Family Dentist, our philosophy is to help our local community live a healthier and happier life. Our primary focus is to promote PREVENTIVE DENTAL SERVICES that will minimise the need for future interventions. We strongly believe in listening to your needs and closely working with you to deliver the best possible services.”
Getting there: 2 Deveney St
2 Deveney St, Pakenham VIC 3810Wheelchair access at the entrance and toilet, on-site parking and LGBTQ+ friendly (its listing).
Nearest clinics also confirmed for dental implants
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Integrated Dental Care
0.5 km · 4.5+ stars in 100+ reviews
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Dr Jack Norton
0.5 km
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Pakenham Dental
0.6 km · 4.5+ stars in 100+ reviews
Call Pakenham Creek Family Dentist
Pakenham: open Saturday, late on Wed, emergency appointments, IV sedation.
Sources: Its business listing and patient reviews, Sep 2026 · pakenhamcreekfamilydentist.com.au, Oct 2026 · ABN Lookup and ASIC business names (CC BY 3.0 AU), Oct 2026 · Last checked Oct 2026. How we count